Award-Winning Video Editor and Producer Specializing in High-Impact Campaigns. 12+ years of experience working with top media outlets like CBS Studio’s Entertainment Tonight. Equipped with a record of success in commercial, political, and fundraising videosI am a seasoned video producer and editor with 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects, including nationally televised commercials, political campaigns, and social media marketing videos. As a former editor for Entertainment Tonight and the owner of Lift Off Pictures, I’ve successfully led creative teams and delivered compelling content that consistently meets client goals. My extensive background in video production, attention to detail, and passion for storytelling make me an excellent candidate for any role in the media and creative industries.My production company has had three nationally televised commercials for the online fashion company Generation Tux. My Short Film entitled Shattered, was accepted into the United Nations Library on Human Rights.In partnership with the Latino Policy Coalition, LOP recently produced two capital campaign videos for the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Mission Neighborhood Centers of San Francisco. Both foundations were able to meet the fundraising efforts. I am a member of the Motion Picture Editor’s Guild, and have a BA in Film and Digital Media from UC Santa Cruz. I am also a FOX Searchlight Writer’s Bootcamp Alumni.
Lift Off Pictures
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Lead EditorLift Off Pictures Sep 2011 - Present• Led a team to produce three national commercials for online retailer GenerationTux, resulting in 170% increase in online engagement and approximately $20million in sales.• Produced 4 capital campaign spots for The Dolores Huerta Foundation thatwere key components in securing a $7 Million grant from the State of California.• Worked closely with The New California Coalition to edit and revise severalcampaign videos that helped elect winning district candidates
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Editor (Cbs)Entertainment Tonight Nov 2013 - May 2020Us• Edited over 200 show segments for national and Canadian broadcast,maintaining a 100% on-time delivery record.• Built show act sequences incorporating script notes from producers, controlroom, and on screen talent ensuring alignment across all departments.• De-archived and upscaled media from asset tree to perform various tasksincluding: chroma keying, noise reduction, re-syncing, and social media exports. -
EditorAwestruck Entertainment Sep 2016 - Apr 2017Mumbai, Maharashtra, In• Address producer and story supervisors notes to deliver programs for deadline.• Assemble bytes and SOTs for review• Cut + lock final versions of docuseries programs. -
Post Production SupervisorNew Wave Entertainment Apr 2015 - Aug 2016Burbank, Ca, Us• Managed post-production for multi-format projects, including Netflix specials,resulting in the successful delivery of high profile projects under tightdeadlines.• Supervised a team of three assistant editors on all offline to online tasks. • Grouping and syncing various multicam projects with multiple audio channels. • Ingesting various tape formats from machine room. • Transcoding and backing up multi format stand up specials and pitch reels. • Keep ISIS storage updated, organized, and archived on Drobo severs. -
Video EditorPrettybird May 2014 - Feb 2015Culver City, California, Us• Edit Music Video electronic press kits for A&Rs and talent management.• Media management/archiving and string outs for new sequences. -
Assistant Stage ManagerEvents By One Oct 2010 - Jan 2014• Coordinate production schedule at various fundraisers and galas.• Manage volunteers and guest relations
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OwnerParty Rock Bartending 2011 - 2014
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Media DirectorAffinity Artists Agency Oct 2011 - Jun 2012Los Angeles, Ca, UsDirect theatrical talent on their comedy reels and on camera auditions. -
FounderCa Next Gen Film Festival Jan 2008 - Apr 2011UsThe California Next Gen Film Festival (NGFF) is a 4-day cinematic event that encourages and supports young filmmakers that are moving the medium forward in the various digital formats. -
Media DirectorJim Gonzalez & Associates Sep 2005 - Feb 2009
James Gonzalez Education Details
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University Of California, Santa CruzFilm And Digita Media
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