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
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
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
d.p. Trevor Peckham, 2nd cam William Robbins
editing / post-production / sound / color Charles Q. Drexler
Valentine's Day Heart-Shaped Bakeware
video producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi
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
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
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi
Shakshuka
Eggs, meet tomato sauce, spiced and minted.
producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Mark Weinberg
food stylist Yossy Arefi
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.
producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
Produced for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.
producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
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.
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
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
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.
producer / director / editor Charles Q. Drexler
cinematography Tim Morrish
prop stylist Amanda Widis
Produced for Food52, an award-winning home and garden website.
LIFESTYLE
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
Absolute WIN channel trailer
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
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
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
based on an idea by Jarrod Burris, co-producer Michael J. Green,
featuring Lloyd Kaufman as "Tony," released by Bad Ass Films
EDUCATION / UNIVERSITY
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
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
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
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
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
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
Produced for New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
video produced, directed and edited by Charles Q. Drexler
Produced for New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.