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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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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
09.1993 - 05.1997
Master of Arts - Film Production
08.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Video Editing
Script Writing
Visual Storytelling
Creative Collaboration and Concept Development
Cast and crew supervision
Videography
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
Final Draft Scriptwriting
Adobe Photoshop
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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