Portfolio

PROMOTIONAL DOCUMENTARY

Calico Cottage, Inc.

A promotional documentary for Calico Cottage Inc.

produced / directed by Charles Q. Drexler
d.p. Trevor Peckham, 2nd cam William Robbins
editing / post-production / color Sigsbee Street Film & Media

The Gallatin Philosophy

An intimate look at the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

produced / directed by Charles Q. Drexler
add'l VFX Michael J. Green, p.a. Charles McBee
post-sound mix Craig Caniglia

FOOD

Food52 (selected)

As Video Producer, I produced / directed / edited videos for shop, ad and editorial videos for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.

Valentine's Day Heart-Shaped Bakeware

A Valentine's Day baking video showcasing heart-shaped bakeware.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi

LIVE Cook with Nigella Lawson

The amazing Nigella Lawson shows Josh Cohen how to make Spicy Mint Lamb Chops, a recipe from her new book At My Table.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Malik (Faki) Fakiri
executive producer Gabriella Mangino

Lemon Tart / Lovely Baking Rolling Pins

An editorial video featuring a community favorite recipe and a hot new product, the Lovely Baking Rolling Pins.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi

Mediterranean Mats

Even the family dog will agree these kitchen runners add color and texture to a room.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Tim Morrish
prop stylist Amanda Widis

Shakshuka

Eggs, meet tomato sauce, spiced and minted.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi

COMMERCIAL

Doritos Crash the Super Bowl

When young and old collide at a bus stop, anything can happen.

written / directed / produced by Charles Q. Drexler
featuring Lewis Gardner, Alexandra Albrecht, Joshua Palmer, Blk Hat
d.p. Trevor Peckham, a.c./2nd cam William Robbins
editing / post-production / color by Sigsbee Street Film & Media

Chevy / MOFILM

An old friendship, a new car.

written / directed / produced by Charles Q. Drexler
featuring Lewis Gardner, Kareem Lucas
crew Michael J. Green, Charles McBee
editing / post-production / color Sigsbee Street Film & Media
Awarded a production grant by Chevy / MOFILM

FASHION

Canvas to Couture

A highlight reel of the 2014 NYU Gallatin Fashion Show.

produced / directed by Charles Q. Drexler
2nd cam Michael J. Green

MusiCouture {music+fashion}

A highlight reel of the 2013 NYU Gallatin Fashion Show.

produced / directed / edited by Charles Q. Drexler,
2nd cam / VFX Michael J. Green, post-sound mix Craig Caniglia

INDEPENDENT FILM

Street Pillow or, The Sidewalk Sleep

A short film written and directed by Charles Q. Drexler,
based on an idea by Jarrod Burris, co-producer Michael J. Green,
featuring Lloyd Kaufman as "Tony," released by Bad Ass Films

EDUCATION / UNIVERSITY

New York University - Gallatin School of Individualized Study

Global Fellowship in Human Rights 2015 Symposium

Highlight reel of student presentations from the Global Fellowship in Human Rights 2015 Symposium.

video produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler

TEDxGallatin 2014

For this independently-produced TED-style event, we set out to match the look and feel of official TED talk videos.
Total of 6 speakers recorded, access the official playlist.

videos produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler

Global Fellowship in Human Rights Symposium 2013

Video of presentations given by the fellow at the 2013 NYU Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights Symposium. Students conducted extended research projects focused on human rights issues in locations across the globe. Access the entire playlist.

videos produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler

TEDxGallatin 2013

For this independently-produced TED-style event, we set out to match the look and feel of official TED talk videos.
Total of 10 speakers recorded, access the official playlist.

videos produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler

Global Fellowship in Human Rights Symposium 2012

A condensed version of the presentations given by the fellows at the 2012 NYU Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights Symposium. Students conducted extended research projects focused on human rights issues in locations across the globe. Access the entire playlist.

videos produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler

Gallatin250 Project - Book Launch

The kick-off for Gallatin250 project -- a year-long celebration of the life and achievements of Albert Gallatin. This event celebrates the publication of Nicholas Dungan's biography, entitled Gallatin: America's Swiss Founding Father. Available from NYU Press.

video produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler