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Jason Kachel

Jason Kachel

Video Editor/Writer/Producer
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative storyteller with expert writing, directing, and editing skills. Over 17 years of professional experience. Engaging collaborator who knows how to inspire a team and produce unique and impactful videos.

Overview

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1
Language
8
8
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Writer/Editor/Director/Producer

JMK Life Films, Inc.
Los Angeles , CA
06.2004 - Current
  • Produced, wrote, directed, and edited over 200 short film projects ranging in length from 10 to 30 minutes.
  • Established high-end client list consisting of entertainment industry executives and large company owners

Writer/Editor/Director/Producer

Maari Herscu: A Life Story
Los Angeles, CA
06.2017 - 01.2020
  • Created a feature length documentary on the life of Shiseido's top model in the 1970's/1980's.
  • Coordinated a production team around the country to conduct interviews during production and complete animation and visual effects during post production.
  • Traveled to Japan for a week to conduct interviews and film locations.

Writer/Editor/Director/Producer

The Shamrock Experience
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Created hour long documentary on fall then rise of The Walt Disney Company from 1984-2004 for Disney Family.
  • Months of research and interviews of key players to construct story.
  • Worked closely with Walt Disney archives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brown University, Providence, RI
09.1993 - 05.1997

Master of Arts - Film Production

University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
08.1998 - 06.2002

Skills

Video Editing

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Accomplishments

  • 2002 First Place Scholarship Winner of the The Mary Pickford Award for Editing Excellence at the USC's School of Cinematic Arts
  • 1997 Published Psychology Article in The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Magazine

Software

Adobe Premiere

Final Draft Scriptwriting

Adobe Photoshop

Work Availability

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Interests

Martial Arts, Fitness, Personal Growth, Outdoor Sports

Timeline

Writer/Editor/Director/Producer - Maari Herscu: A Life Story
06.2017 - 01.2020
Writer/Editor/Director/Producer - The Shamrock Experience
01.2015 - 01.2016
Video Writer/Editor/Director/Producer - JMK Life Films, Inc.
06.2004 - Current
University Of Southern California - Master of Arts, Film Production
08.1998 - 06.2002
Brown University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
09.1993 - 05.1997
Jason KachelVideo Editor/Writer/Producer