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James Matteson

@jamesmatteson

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Film and video editor focused on storytelling through dynamic, audience-driven content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek collaborative post-production roles where I can shape narrative-driven video, grow editorial responsibility, and work with creative teams on festival and commercial projects.

I am a film and video editor with a BFA in Film/Television Production from DePaul University and hands-on experience editing red carpet interviews, behind-the-scenes content, documentaries, and narrative short films.

My work ranges from adapting editorial articles into video, producing social and long-form content for clients, and collaborating on feature and short projects where I handled pacing, color correction, and audio design to shape the final story.

I bring practical festival and production experience from roles at Hollywood Insider, International Children's Media Center, and the Chicago International Film Festival, and I am driven to join creative teams that value strong storytelling, collaboration, and craft-focused postproduction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Video Editing Intern

Hollywood Insider

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)

Edited red carpet interviews, b-roll and article-based videos into dynamic formats and supported production workflows for the site's YouTube channel and press coverage.