Jon Stray
Ny,NY
Summary
Filmmaker specializing in vérité documentary, AI animation, and community storytelling. Expertise in editing, narrative development, and experimental filmmaking with emerging technologies. Proven ability to create impactful visual narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director / Animator / Writer / VO Artist
Independent AI-Driven Short Films
08.2024 - Current
- Contemplation - Animated poetic short based on ancient Egyptian discourse; wrote and performed original VO
- Malcolm Speaks - AI reconstruction of a fictional modern-day speech by Malcolm X
- Directed, voiced, and produced 4+ AI shorts using Runway, Midjourney, and Premiere Pro
Contributing Editor
Public Square Films
NYC
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Crafted engaging narrative arcs and refined edits for social impact documentary Free Leonard Peltier Project.
Co-Editor - "Quad Gods"
LOKI Films
NYC
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Co-edited feature documentary "Quad Gods" showcasing disabled e-sports athletes utilizing neurotechnology.
Co-Editor - "Love to Love You, Donna Summer""
MOTTO Films
NYC, NY
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Co-edited this project from start to finish
- Facilitated final cut delivery, ensuring adherence to project goals and quality standards for HBO full feature documentary 'Donna Summer, Love to Love You'.
Additional Assistant Editor - "One Story Up"
Netflix
NYC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported editing and story structuring on a Netflix docu-series
Education
BFA -
SUNY Albany
Howard University
NYC College of Technology
Skills
- Film direction and editing
- AI storytelling
- Voiceover artistry
- Animation techniques
- Team collaboration
- Post-production workflow
- Community media engagement
Affiliations
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- Youth mentor and volunteer
- Boxing coach
Accomplishments
- 2022 Karen Schmeer Fellowship
Certification
- USA boxing certification
Timeline
Director / Animator / Writer / VO Artist
Independent AI-Driven Short Films
08.2024 - Current
Contributing Editor
Public Square Films
03.2024 - 07.2024
Co-Editor - "Quad Gods"
LOKI Films
11.2022 - 10.2023
Additional Assistant Editor - "One Story Up"
Netflix
01.2022 - 04.2022
Co-Editor - "Love to Love You, Donna Summer""
MOTTO Films
10.2021 - 10.2022
BFA -
SUNY Albany
Howard University
NYC College of Technology
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