Ayusha Sanjel Chhetri
Queens,NY
Summary
Versatile editor with a strong background in filmmaking and visual storytelling, driven by a passion to craft compelling narratives. With expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, I excel at transforming raw footage into captivating stories that resonate with audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
New Envision Production LLC
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
Director
Edinburgh Theatre Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed a captivating solo play at the world's largest theater festival, showcasing the determined journey of a man on his quest to conquer Everest.
Editor
Chhaupadi: The Impure Girl
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed a 15-minute observational documentary to illuminate the practice of Chhaupadi, which entails the isolation of women in huts during their menstrual cycles.
- Crafted and refined the narrative structure which allowed audiences to fully immerse themselves in the compelling story.
Editor
The Terrorist
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Edited a short documentary highlighting the poignant story of a Nepali actor who, as a victim of terrorist violence in his childhood, found himself typecast as a terrorist in the United States.
Editor, Filmmaker
ImproFilm Festival
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Conceptualized and executed a fiction short film, The Secret Admirer, with entirely improvised dialogues, based on the techniques pioneered by Mike Leigh.
- Developed strong relationships with production teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the editing process.
Editor
Ceyenne Doroshow
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Edited a compelling documentary profiling Ceyenne Doroshow, a prominent activist revered as the godmother in the Black Trans Lives Matter Movement.
- Ensured seamless integration of audio elements with edited visuals by coordinating closely with sound designers.
Editor
PAAILA NEPAL NGO
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and visual continuity across multiple projects.
- Edited short documentaries addressing gender disparity in rural Nepal's education sector.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film Production
The City College of New York
New York06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Speech
The City College of New York
New York12.2019
Skills
- Premier Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- After Effects
- Multi-Camera Editing
- Photoshop
- Content Creation
- YouTube
Accomplishments
- Chantal Akerman Fellowship Award, 2022
- Best Director, Impro Film Festival, Short Film: "The Secret Admirer", 2022
- Nominated for the BAFTA US Scholarship Program, The City College of New York, 2022
- David M. Milch Foundation Scholarship, Micro-Short Documentary: "Mahila of Nepal”, 2021
- Nominated for Best Actor, New York Summerfest for directorial work "1953: Race to the Summit", 2021
Timeline
Editor
New Envision Production LLC
07.2023 - 08.2023
Director
Edinburgh Theatre Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
Editor
Chhaupadi: The Impure Girl
09.2022 - 06.2023
Editor
The Terrorist
02.2022 - 05.2022
Editor, Filmmaker
ImproFilm Festival
02.2022 - 04.2022
Editor
Ceyenne Doroshow
01.2022 - 03.2022
Editor
PAAILA NEPAL NGO
01.2021 - 03.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Film Production
The City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Speech
The City College of New York