photographer
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Julian Felix Aaronson Resume
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, New York Class of 2027
- Pursuing a BFA in Film & Television
- Best Story at Welcome Week Film Festival
Holland Hall School, Tulsa, Oklahoma Class of 2023
- Distinguished award in the arts, Honor Roll (3.81 GPA)
- 10th grade Class President
Manhattan Film Institute, Long Island, New York June 2022
Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, Chickasha, Oklahoma July 2021/2022
EXPERIENCE
September 2023 - Present New York University, New York, New York
Repair Shop: Technician Assistant
Fix various pieces of equipment that pass through NYU’s film and animation departments. Process new equipment.
July 2020 - PresentNitwit Entertainment, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Film Production Company: Founder, Director
Founded a production company that supports young filmmakers in creating films, primarily in Oklahoma. Multiple films
have won awards from around the world. Directed 10 Short films.
Summer 2024 Future Stars, West Hampton, New York.
Tennis Camp: Tennis Coach
Coached tennis to kids aged 5-15. Cleaned facility. Swept courts. Managed food orders for coaches.
July 2022 - October 2023 Fanology Social, Los Angeles, California
Marketing Agency: Editor, Influencer
Created 4-6 Tiktok/reels a week promoting self-love and clothing for the brand Self Esteem. Edited educational videos
into 20-minute-long episodes. Created graphics for videos.
Winter 2023 Cricket, Filmmakers Ranch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Feature Film: Additional Editor/Director’s Apprentice
Completed first cut of the film. Studied Director Richard Janes’s process, and provided any help needed.
Spring 2023 DeadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oscar Qualifying Festival: Judge, Programmer
Judged and programmed, and helped select a winner for the festival from over 50 submissions.
July 2022 Somedia, Chur, Switzerland
Media Company: Film and TV Intern
Helped with operations including shooting b-roll and running sound for one of the largest media companies in Chur,
Switzerland.
Summer 2020 The Oaks Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Country Club: Lifeguard
Saved a child, picked up trash, and ensured chemicals were balanced in the pool.
FILMMAKING PORTFOLIO (films linked)
Sharp Objects (Music Video) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
Experimental music video shot for Morgan Swihart.
Yet Another Student Film (Drama/Comedy) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor
A college film student must make the perfect student film or fall behind his pretentious peers at his university.
Nic Chang Does A Kickflip (Experimental) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
Nic Chang Does a Kickflip. It's Awesome.
CARD_01.spring.break.vlog (Experimental) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
Nic Chang Does a Kickflip. It's Awesome.
untitled.53.seconds (Experimental) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
A houseparty where bored individuals party hard.
Diminuendo (Disturbing/Horror) 2024
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
A neurotic pianist’s hands start cramping during his practice session and he must crack all of his knuckles before
he can continue practicing.
The Internal-External Monologue of an Interdependent Insomniac (Drama/Experimental) 2023
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
A teen comes to terms with his sexuality through different smells.
Awards/Selections: 2023 San Diego Film Festival Best Student Film
2023 Seattle International Film Festival Official Selection
2023 San Francisco International Film Festival Official Selection
2023 Austin Film Festival Official Selection
2023 National Film Festival For Talented Youth Audience Choice, Best Narrative Nominee
2023 British International Film Festival Diamond Award, Best Editing, Five-Star Rating
2023 Dead Center Film Festival Best Oklahoma Film
2023 YoungArts Honorable Mention in Film $250 prize
2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Silver Key
2023 New York University Welcome Week Film Festival Best Story
Cut Scenes From a Love Story (Experimental) 2022
Co-writer/Director/Editor/DP
The moments in love that would never be put on screen.
Awards/Selections: 2023 Phantoscope High School Film Festiva Best Film $1,000 prize
2022 All American Film Festival Official Selection
2022 Dead Center Film Festival Official Selection
Ça Va? (Experimental) 2022
Writer/Director/Editor/DP
A flustered counselor voices what needs to be voiced. A trapped woman is tormented by her thoughts. A
tearless writer lets it all out.
Awards/Selections: 2022 All American Film Festival Best Experimental Nominee