Versatile Storyteller, Creative initiative, Reliable Collaborator...
Drew is an adept video editor and filmmaker with acute attention to detail and an innate ability to translate video into story across filmic mediums. Extensive practice working with digital and analogue film formats. Exceptional managerial skills with big-budget equipment. Outstanding ability to monitor and supervise people. Enthusiastic worker and collaborator.
As a Video Editor, Drew has advanced editing experience on multiple software platforms:
Adobe Premiere Pro (3 years), Final Cut Pro (2 years)
As a Cinematographer, he has a variety of experience across form and equipment:
Story formats: Narrative, documentary, commercial, wedding, and experimental
Camera experience: Blackmagic Ursa, Canon C100, 16mm, Super 8, iPhone, 35mm stills
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Virginia, May 2019
Certificate in Acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art through NYU Tisch, December 2018
Elite Shakespeare Acting program in London comprised of 320 hours of training
Terry Knickerbocker Acting Studio Summer Intensive, Summer 2018
UVA Miller Arts Scholars, August 2017 - May 2019
Amazon / RFD TV
Video Editor - Corn Warriors
Fall 2019
Edited up to 15 hours of raw footage into 10 minute segments for television per week. Constructed 20+ promo videos for advertisement purposes; regularly under pressure.
Blumhouse for Showtime
Set Production Assistant - The Good Lord Bird
Summer 2019
Worked consistent 12-16 hour days 5-6 days a week with award winning film artists in high stakes situations.
UVA Health Systems
1st/2nd Asstistant Director - Anti-Discrimination Film
April 2019
Monitored shot list, supervised and trained PA’s, managed extras.
UVA MFA Project
Director of Photography & Lead Editor - #Cville
Spring 2019
Filmed and edited live theatrical performance, rehearsals, and interviews. Organized equipment and planned shoot dates. Footage featured on NBC.
Black Fire Productions
Production Assistant - Black Bus Stop
January 2017
Kept civilians out of camera frame, assisted with lighting and moved equipment.
UVA Acts
Applied Actor - Leadership in Academic Matters Workshop
March 2019
Facilitated role-play with mid to high-level executives for leadership training.
Endstation Theatre Co.
Professional Actor - 2016 Season
Summer 2016
Held lead roles in professional productions of Much Ado About Nothing and Hank Williams: Lost Highway, performing 6 days a week.
Virginia Government
Administrative Staff - Gubernatorial Inaugural Committee
Winter 2017
Coordinated performance groups and executed schedules for parade. Organized phone calls to participating organizations.