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Isabella J. Holtze

Isabella J. Holtze

Denver,CO

Summary

Filmmaker with 5+ years of experience in supporting production teams through preproduction, filming, editing, and distribution with having performed under titles including director, assistant director, producer, editor, cinematographer, assistant camera, and actor. Recently graduated and eager to start my career in the video production industry and festival coordination.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Cinema Toast House
Denver, CO
08.2026 - Current
  • Coordinated with partners, filmmakers, panelists, and guests to ensure smooth operations on location
  • Collaborated with outside organizations to facilitate table hosting at festival, enhancing community engagement

Lead Videographer

Cheley Colorado Camps
Estes Park, CO
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Produced high-quality promotional content for social media, website, and YouTube to enhance brand visibility
  • Captured campers in activities and conducted staff/parent interviews to create an engaging final summer film

Filmmaking Instructor

Lavner Education
Seattle, WA
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supervised and taught groups of 8-12 students, ages 5-14, filmmaking, video editing and YouTube content creation
  • Incorporated personal experience and passion into lesson plans, fostering an engaging learning environment

Assistant Director

Grant Woods Mother
Iowa City, IA
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assembled and organized preproduction materials
  • Directed a tech crew of 6 during production over 4 shoot days

Director, Editor

PARC Foundation
Olympia, WA
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Directed and edited an informational video for the City of Olympia's Park, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Foundation
  • Filmed and interviewed significant voices including the Mayor of Olympia

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema, Theatre Arts

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-2025

Skills

  • DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro (advanced)
  • Adobe After Effects, Audition, Photoshop (proficient)
  • Audio-visual technology
  • Cast and crew coordination
  • Video editing
  • Event coordination
  • Social media management
  • Scheduling
  • Adaptability and flexibility

AWARDS

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - recipient for 5 terms

"ALL i SEE" - International Screendance Festival August 2026 and Open Screen Film Festival May 2025

"By The Soles Of My" - Open Screen Film Festival December 2024

"Good Mourning" - Open Screen Film Festival May 2024

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Cinema Toast House
08.2026 - Current

Lead Videographer

Cheley Colorado Camps
05.2026 - 08.2026

Filmmaking Instructor

Lavner Education
06.2025 - 09.2025

Assistant Director

Grant Woods Mother
05.2024 - 08.2025

Director, Editor

PARC Foundation
05.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema, Theatre Arts

University of Iowa
Isabella J. Holtze