Alex Albers

SEEKING: (paid) entry-level or Assistant Editor position.

I have been writing, directing, producing, and editing films using Final Cut Pro for eight years. Over the course of this time I have studied both video and audio production at Sarah Lawrence College and The University of Technology, Australia.

I am available immediately for freelance work or a part time/full time working position.


Feel free to e-mail me at: albers.alex@gmail.com. Thank you.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Post-Production Intern, Eighteen to Life, Synthesis Films LLC - NY, NY
DIR / PROD: Laura Ricciardi, PROD / DP / EDITOR: Moira Demos - Sept 2008 – Present
Feature-length documentary currently in post-production

♦ Prepare promotional material for Independent Film Week screening
♦ Log footage in FCP
♦ Update tape log in Excel database

Freelance Production Assistant, Cynthia Wade Productions - NY, NY - Sept 2008 – Present
DIR: Cynthia Wade Academy Award Winner), PROD: Robin Honan

♦ Transcribe hour+ long interviews
♦ Create and maintain databases in Constant Contacts and Filemaker Pro

Assistant Editor, King of the Pits, Open Outcry Productions - NY, NY
DIR: Jordan Melamed, EDITORS: Michael Levin & Chad Beck - Sept – Dec 2008
Feature-length documentary currently in final stages of post-production

♦ Transcribed video clips
♦ Logged, captured, and sorted archival video footage and stills in FCP
♦ Cataloged clips through numerous written logs and Excel databases
♦ Organized 100+ clips into chronological order and created sequences in FCP

Computer Lab Monitor, Department of Academic Computing, - Oct 2007 - May 2008
- Sarah Lawrence College - Bronxville, NY
♦ Served as an educator for students using Mac-based video editing software
♦ Manager and monitored two Mac computer labs
♦ Helped to troubleshoot problems with software and media transfers

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Framing Ourselves: Video Self-Portraiture – Prof: Barbara Bickart - Fall Semester 2005
♦ Directed, filmed, and edited (FCP) four short films ♦ Worked with professor to conceptualize and
produce pieces ♦ Sat on panel to critique fellow students’ work ♦ Attended ten workshops on
FCP, lighting, and audio production.

Audio Production Workshop – University of Technology, Sydney - Fall Semester 2006
♦ Recorded and edited (ProTools) six audio pieces ♦ Completed workshops on ProTools and audio
mixing (in studio)

Experimental Film Production 1 & 2 – Prof: Robin Starbuck - September 2007 – May 2008
♦ Directed, filmed, and edited (FCP) seven short films and one three channel installation piece for student
gallery show ♦ Attended ten workshops on FCP, Flash, AfterEffects, green screen and animation

Sarah Lawrence College: BA, Liberal Arts: Film Production, GPA: 3.6, Bronxville, NY - May 2008

The University of Technology: Sydney, Australia, August 2006 - May 2007

Mac and Windows Computers, Canon GL1 & 2, Marantz Flash Recorder, Photography, Green Screen

Software: Microsoft Office, Filemaker Pro, Constant Contacts, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools,
Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Some Flash, GarageBand, Photoshop,
LiveType, iDVD, Internet

Other: Trained in Mac Troubleshooting, Digital Photo, Strong Research and Organizational Skills, 65+
WPM

New York

Basic Driving (PLG)