Stellan Aalto sea2178@columbia.edu

Columbia University Film and Psychology Major with experience in creative production and collaboration, focusing on directing, editing, and cinematography.

Education

Columbia University, New York, NY | Aug 2023 – Expected May 2027

B.A Degree in Film and Media and Psychology, GPA 3.95

Dean’s List: 2023/2024

Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH | SEP 2020 – MAY 2023

Highest Academic Honors, President of Drama Club, Founder/President Exeter Improv, President of a Capella, Concert Choir Section Leader, Dorm Proctor, Chamber Choir, NEIRA Championship Winning Rower, Acted in Musicals and Plays, Keyboardist

Additional Education:

British American Drama Academy (2022), Silvia Young Theatre School (2019), Exeter School (Volunteer coach at ISCA Hockey, Bronze and Silver Award in the Duke of Edinburgh Challenge, Perfect score in GCSE Drama, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Boys Barbershop, Keyboardist, 2020)

Experience

Freelance Videographer |Photography, Video | JAN 2023- PRESENT

Videographer/Photographer/Editor for musical artists such as Osiris and Misol

The Disposables | TV Series | NOV 2023 – MAY 2024

Cinematographer/Editor

Saw315 | Production Company| JAN 2024 - PRESENT

Founder/Director

Jaaz Productions | Documentary Studio| MAY 2024 – JAN 2025

Director/Videographer/Editor

Camera Operator | Columbia Video Network | SEP 2024 – PRESENT

Camera operator

Skills

Creative: Video/Photo Editing (Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects), Cinematography (technically adept with Canon, Sony, Lumix, Nikon), Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workplace (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Acting, Directing, Sound Design, Experienced Writer