Alexander Calhoon

I'm an Austin, Texas professional filmmaker with a B.A. from SF State and a degree from San Francisco Film School. I've worked full time in the video industry for 2.5 years and freelanced for over 8 years. It all started 22 years ago with shooting and editing my own short films at age 9.

In our current social media era, anyone can be an audiovisual storyteller. So why do you need a filmmaker? Glad you asked! Everybody wants to be seen, heard, and trusted but our world is competitive. We can help you rise above, and leverage all the advantages of filmmaking so you can better reach your people.

To do that, we must be our authentic selves with clear intention and heart. Together we’ll win the hearts and minds of your people with high quality creative content! Let’s make some movie magic together!

Alexander Calhoon

Videographer / Editor / Producer - Austin, Texas
925-978-6716 - CalhoonProductions@gmail.com 
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I’m seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative video production projects in Austin, Texas. Experienced and versatile video production professional with expertise in creating trailers, commercials, tutorials, and social media content. Proficient in operating cameras, lighting equipment, and editing software to produce high-quality visuals. Adept at collaborating with teams, with a concentration on production and post-production. I’m deeply passionate about delivering impactful cinematic storytelling and driving motivated audience engagement!

Skills

  • Communication and Emotional Intelligence

  • Videography & Photography

  • Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, any NLE

  • Directing & Storytelling

  • Producing & Writing

  • Project Management

  • Commercially Licensed Drone Pilot

Professional Experience

Videographer and Editor (Part-Time)
DeepLearning.AI | Mar 2024 - Present | Palo Alto (Hybrid)

  • Lights, camera, and sound team during in-studio productions.

  • Worked on professional-targeted AI video tutorials taught by Andrew Ng and other cutting-edge computer science experts.

  • Remote video editor for in-studio productions using advanced video compositing effects and sound editing.

Associate Producer and Editor (Full-Time then Part-Time)
Sony - Crunchyroll | Jun 2020 – Apr 2022, May 2023 – Present | SF Bay Area (Remote)

  • • Produced and edited trailers, marketing videos, and internal content for the #1 anime streaming service.

    • Edited high-profile trailers, including Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (released in US theaters, 2022).

    • Contributed to the production of 31,000+ paid media assets in 2021, growing the subscriber base from 3M to 9M over two years.

    • Coordinated large-scale projects with editors, producers, and graphics artists.

    • Designed new workflows for video editors with QA for thousands of unique deliverable assets.

Videographer and Photographer (Full-Time)
Ascend Real Estate | Aug 2022 – Dec 2022 | SF Bay Area (Hybrid)

  • Full service solo video producer of 32 live-action long-form and short-form social media videos

  • Advertised services, promoted properties and agents, and interviewed clients on camera

  • Created motion graphics using advanced techniques in After Effects, tailored for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

  • Achieved commercial drone pilot certification while filming San Francisco.

Owner and Videographer (Freelance)
Calhoon Productions | Mar 2016 – Present | SF Bay Area (Hybrid)

  • Delivered end-to-end video production services as a solo operator or small team for commercials, social media, tech, and indie films.

  • Completed 50+ projects for clients including the former president of Pixar.

Videographer and Editor (Part-Time)
Silicon Valley TV YouTube | Aug 2019 – Mar 2020 | SF Bay Area (Hybrid)

  • Operated cameras and live-stream setups for corporate seminars and speaker panels.

  • Edited videos and photos for online publication on YouTube and Facebook.

  • Designed motion graphics for interviews and event coverage.

Education

San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA
B.A. in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) | 2019

San Francisco Film School | San Francisco, CA
1-Year Digital Filmmaking Professional Certificate | 2016

Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA
Video Production Coursework | 2014

Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA
General Education Coursework | 2013

References (Ask for Contact Info)

Nic Camp - DeepLearning.AI
Head of Video

Steven Huang - Ascend Real Estate
Co-Owner/Top Producing Agent

Anibal Nunez - Crunchyroll
Director of Creative Services

Rhea Segismundo - Tesla
Video Editor/Producer