Alessandra Lichtenfeld, M.F.A.
North Hollywood,CA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Festival Programmer
Slamdance Film Festival
06.2022 - Current
- Screened films for festival consideration and contributed input during round-table deliberations on final festival program.
Photographer
Image Alchemy Productions
02.2023 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital client projects.
- Digitally edited photos using Photoshop.
Freelance Video Editor
Steel Ant Productions
01.2016 - Current
- Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences and providing final product within time and budget constraints.
- Demonstrated ability to understand director's vision and create final product adhering to director's conception.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
Graduate Student Instructor
University of Texas, Austin
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted professor with classroom instruction, exams, grading papers and projects, record keeping and other miscellaneous projects.
- Created lesson plans and instructed undergraduate students during lab periods on topics such as sound recording, video editing, animation, lighting techniques, cinematography, screenwriting, and other auteur filmmaking essentials.
Technical Consultant and Support
University of Texas, Austin
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted students by troubleshooting in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and ProTools.
- Assisted professors in film labs with technical equipment and maintained lab equipment inventory.
Photographer
Bella Baby Photography
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Photographed high-quality portraits of newborn babies for both print and digital use.
- Edited and Retouched photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
Video Editor and Teacher
GlobalGirl Media
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Edited video footage to deliver high-quality social justice documentary films within short timeframes, winning awards at various local film festivals.
- Instructed students on the various basics of filmmaking.
Video Editor
Go For Broke National Education Center
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Collected archival footage and photographs to create educationally inspiring videos about persecuted Japanese-American WWII soldiers and their families.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Center For Learning And Autism Support Services, Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Analyzed patient behavior, applied ABA principles, adapted to diverse challenges, offered positive feedback, addressed critical improvements, employed behavioral redirection for negative behaviors, and maintained detailed patient documentation.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Buttercup Preschool - Las Virgenes Unified School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Planned & led sensorimotor activities, boosted skills with ABA & OT, created a supportive space, and tracked diverse individualized goals.
Production Assistant
Evergreen Pictures & Lauren Greenfield Photography
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Researched background information on interviewees for The Kingmaker and compiled dossiers.
- Scanned film slides and negatives, color corrected and archived them in digital database prepping for exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography.
- Production Assisted on set for various commercial projects including a Toyota 2015 Super Bowl commercial.
Camp Counselor
Camp Del Corazon
08.2014 - Current
- Enriched camp experience for children with disabilities, served as mentor for congenital heart health and positivity.
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Koreh LA
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Improved LAUSD students' reading skills through Koreh LA, boosting access to higher education.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Media Production
University of Texas, Austin
Austin, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2013
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Color Grading
- Lighting &Videography
- Sound Recording
- Screenwriting
- Film Analysis & Critique
- Film Theory & History
- Mentoring & Advising
Websites
Professional Summary
Experienced Filmmaker, Photographer and Educator with over 10 years of wide-ranging experience in film and video post-production, as well as over 15 years teaching experience. Work has been featured in renowned publications such as Billboard, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Under the Radar. In-depth knowledge of technical support in various post production software, gained from graduate student instructor roles at the University of Texas. Proficient in nurturing a positive educational environment and guiding students toward their goals. Demonstrated capabilities fostering positive spaces for special needs individuals. Strong commitment to enhancing the educational experience. Eager to share my passion for film with future students.
Timeline
Photographer
Image Alchemy Productions
02.2023 - Current
Festival Programmer
Slamdance Film Festival
06.2022 - Current
Graduate Student Instructor
University of Texas, Austin
08.2017 - 05.2019
Technical Consultant and Support
University of Texas, Austin
01.2017 - 09.2019
Freelance Video Editor
Steel Ant Productions
01.2016 - Current
Photographer
Bella Baby Photography
01.2016 - 08.2016
Video Editor and Teacher
GlobalGirl Media
03.2015 - 06.2016
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Center For Learning And Autism Support Services, Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2015
Production Assistant
Evergreen Pictures & Lauren Greenfield Photography
10.2014 - 01.2015
Camp Counselor
Camp Del Corazon
08.2014 - Current
Video Editor
Go For Broke National Education Center
06.2014 - 07.2016
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Buttercup Preschool - Las Virgenes Unified School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Koreh LA
09.2005 - 12.2006
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Media Production
University of Texas, Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Psychology
University of California, Berkeley