CHARLES Q. DREXLER
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About This Collection...

I have worked for over a decade as a filmmaker and creative professional, and have successfully delivered video for numerous clients and brands. Generally, I work as a producer, which means I am involved in the entire process of media creation, from the concept / idea phase through pre-production, production and post-production. I have worked as a writer, director, editor, performer and just about every other position you can possibly imagine in the process of media production. I am a true "jack of all trades" -- but not to the exclusion of mastery of the craft. A true master knows that mastery is only attained through practice -- it happens in the doing -- and you can never stop working your skills as an artist and craftsperson.

​I have advanced skills and experience as a video editor, and I have a special interest in this area -- the editing is the "end of the line", the final coalescence of story into fixed form, the sweetening of sound and color, the last chance to polish and fix mistakes, the final squeeze to go from "good" to "great". I was the lead and final editor on all of the projects in this collection.

The videos in this collection represent works where I was the lead creative force, as producer, director, writer and/or editor. By its very nature, film / video / multimedia creation typically involves the collaborative efforts of many people. Indeed, I always say this to the benefit of the media being created. When things go right, the input of all the creatives who work on a project add up to a total value that is greater than the sum of the parts. My job as a producer is to make sure things go right.

As you can see from the videos below, I am very fortunate to have collaborated with many talented and dedicated people -- this collection is dedicated to them. 

- CQD

FILMMAKER REEL


EDUCATION / DOCUMENTARY / MARKETING


The Gallatin Philosophy

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

producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
add'l VFX Michael J. Green, p.a. Charles McBee
​post-sound mix Craig Caniglia

COMMERCIAL / PROMOTIONAL DOCUMENTARY


Calico Cottage, Inc.

producer / director Charles Q. Drexler
d.p. Trevor Peckham, 2nd cam William Robbins
editing / post-production / sound / color Charles Q. Drexler

FOOD / SOCIAL MEDIA


 Produced for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.

​Valentine's Day Heart-Shaped Bakeware

video producer / director / editor 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.

producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Malik (Faki) Fakiri
executive producer Gabriella Mangino

Lemon Tart / Lovely Baking Rolling Pins

producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi

Shakshuka

Eggs, meet tomato sauce, spiced and minted.
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producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi

Cinnamon Buns

This Genius recipe shows an easy method for delicious cinnamon buns made without yeast -- also, look for great products from the shop (bowls, rolling pins) incorporated into the video.
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producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
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Produced for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.

COMMERCIAL


Doritos Crash the Super Bowl

When young and old collide at a bus stop, anything can happen.
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writer / producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
featuring Lewis Gardner, Alexandra Albrecht, Joshua Palmer, Blk Hat
d.p. Trevor Peckham, a.c./2nd cam William Robbins

Chevy / MOFILM

An old friendship, a new car.  

writer / producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
featuring Lewis Gardner, Kareem Lucas
crew Michael J. Green, Charles McBee
Awarded a production grant by Chevy / MOFILM

Mediterranean Mats

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

producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Tim Morrish
prop stylist Amanda Widis

Produced for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.

FITNESS


Video content for absolute WIN.  

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director / ​producer / shooter / editor Charles Q. Drexler

LIFESTYLE


JULY 4TH FIREWORKS

Video content for absolute WIN.

director / producer / shooter / editor Charles Q. Drexler

Absolute WIN channel trailer

Video content for absolute WIN.

director / producer / shooter / editor Charles Q. Drexler

EDUCATION


Produced for the Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School's Center for Digital Education.

FASHION


Canvas to Couture

A highlight reel of the 2014 NYU Gallatin Fashion Show. ​Produced for New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
2nd cam Michael J. Green

MusiCouture {music+fashion}

A highlight reel of the 2013 NYU Gallatin Fashion Show. Produced for New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

producer / director / editor 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


Produced for 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.
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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

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Produced for New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.

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