What’s up? I’m Evan Fintzy.

Through working on film sets, live productions, and production offices, I've acquired an array of technical and creative skills. Though primarily operating in post-production suites, I also direct live productions and produce short-form digital content. My expertise expands to several areas in television production.

Specialties

• Video Editing & Post-Production

• Assistant Director

• Live Directing & Technical Directing

• Producing Short Form Content

• Live Studio Operations & Control Room Techniques

Experiences

Through professional positions and freelance gigs, I operate equipment, lead people, and make creative choices.

• Lead Assistant Editor at MrBeast

• Editor/Assistant Director at Octane Rich Media - Coordinating & collaborating with an in-house production team to ensure productions are completed on time and within budget.

• Photojournalist at The Columbia Chronicle - Capturing newsworthy photos, producing video content, and reporting on different stories around the Chicago area.

• Content Creator at Frequency TV - Produce, direct, record, and edit digital videos ranging from live productions to mini-documentaries.

• Freelance Editor at PTK Productions - Remotely editing different lessons and sections of an entire online course for environmental filmmaking.

• Editorial Intern at 11 Dollar Bill - Assisted post-production staff in editing video, assembling rough-cuts, creating transcriptions.

• Freelance Editor at Kirkman Tamarkin Productions - Edited client-based documentary and event video as well as created animated graphics.

• Production Freelancer at Mainstream Media LLC - Served as assistant floor director of the Chicago/Midwest Emmys, recorded behind-the-scenes videography, and provided production assistance on numerous Chicago-area event productions.