Summary

Sara Joe Wolansky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who crafts stories that blur the line between comedy and tragedy. Her work has aired on broadcast television and has been recognized by international film festivals.

Credits

3/17 – 4/17

Editor (Premiere) Getaway

Corporate Details
3/17 – 4/17

Edited a series of social videos for use on a company's Instagram account.

11/16 – 4/17

Editor (Premiere) Omaze

Digital — Omaze Details
11/16 – 4/17

Edited social videos for the Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram account of a company raising funds for nonprofit organizations.

4/16 – 4/17

Director (Also Producer, Editor) Untitled

Film (Feature-length) — Fanny Pack Films, LLC Details
4/16 – 4/17

Conceptualized and directed documentary film about ethnic tourism. Produced a month-long shoot in New Zealand and a three-week shoot in rural Thailand. Film is currently in production.

5/16 – 8/16

Editor (Premiere (Also Cinematographer)) CA Realty Training

Corporate Details
5/16 – 8/16

Shot and edited a series of lecture videos for a real estate training company.

10/15 – 3/16

Assistant Editor (AVID) Untitled Jane Goodall Project

Film (Feature-length) — Public Road Productions Details
10/15 – 3/16

Logged, organized, and pulled footage for an archival documentary directed by Oscar-nominee Brett Morgen.

6/15 – 1/16

Director (Also Editor, Cinematography, Producer, Animation) Lost L.A. (Season 1)

TV — KCET Details
6/15 – 1/16

Produced an episode of an archival documentary series about Los Angeles history airing on KCET and KCETLink.

9/14 – 1/16

Director (Also Producer) Cuddling with Strangers

Film (Short) — Fanny Pack Films, LLC Details
9/14 – 1/16

Produced and directed a documentary short about professional cuddling services. Won "Best Short" at the American Documentary Film Festival.

6/15 – 11/15

Director (Also Producer, Editor, Cinematography) Tommy and David

Film (Short) — Fanny Pack Films, LLC Details
6/15 – 11/15

Conceptualized and produced a documentary short about phallic souvenirs based off of Michelangelo's David. Screened at 11 film festivals.

Media

  • Tommy and David

  • The Devil Wind

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

USC School of Cinematic Arts

MFA - Film and Television Production
Class of '12

Harvard University

BA - Sociology with Film Studies Secondary Field

My Gear

  • Tripod
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon C300
  • Zoom H6 Digital Audio Recorder
  • Canon 24-105mm Lens
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • DSLR Shoulder Rig
  • Rode NTG3 Shotgun Microphone
  • Lavalier Lapel Microphone

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Avid
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Filemaker Pro
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Movie Magic Scheduling
  • AVID Pro Tools
  • Pluraleyes
  • Adobe InDesign
  • 360 Video