Mark Hamer
Video Producer & Editor | Data Scientist | Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
- Role
- Documentary Film Instructor at Educational Video Center
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Hamer
Video producer and social media storyteller with 7+ years of freelance and professional experience creating videos, motion graphics, and short-form content for nonprofits, festivals, and community organizations across NYC and San Antonio.Skilled across the full production workflow — from concept development and shooting (DSLR/iPhone) to editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and mobile platforms — I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams and iterating quickly based on performance data.My work has supported Columbia University and the Post-Conflict Research Center, reaching views and millions of impressions. Campaigns I’ve contributed to achieved engagement rates up to 12% on Instagram, doubled video completion rates on Facebook, and helped grow nonprofit social followings by 30% within six months.I bring both technical expertise and a strong narrative eye to deliver content that connects with audiences and drives measurable results. Open to new opportunities to create inclusive, impactful content. Let’s connect.
Experience
Documentary Film Instructor
Jul 2024 — Present · NY, US
Led a 3-day intensive documentary workshop for high school students, guiding them through every stage of the filmmaking process—from story development and street interviews to editing and final delivery.Taught students the fundamentals of camera operation, sound recording, b-roll capture, and editing using accessible equipment and software.Developed and managed inclusive lesson plans that supported collaboration, time management, and media literacy.Oversaw the production of a 5-minute short documentary exploring the impact of social media on youth, completed on deadline and screened publicly.Created a safe, collaborative space for students—many of whom had no prior media experience—to build confidence and learn visual storytelling.Adapted professional production workflows for classroom settings with limited resources, emphasizing teamwork and ethical documentary practices.
Education
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Master of Science, Data Science
CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Inclusive & Independent Filmmaking
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