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JEFF hillegass

Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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hillegassfilms.com
jeff@hillegassfilms.com 704-913-7366
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Work Experience

FINE YOUNG CRIMINALS

Editor
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

Editor on 10 episode true-crime documentary series, produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation. Premiering in 2019 on VICELAND.

Hillegass Films

Producer/Editor
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Jun 2012 - Current

6-time Emmy Award winning independent TV/film producer/editor, with particular expertise in storytelling techniques and post-production. Hands-on creativity enhanced by knowledge acquired from the business and management aspects of the industry. Highly proficient in AVID Media Composer and Premiere Pro. Available on location or remotely, as projects demand.

  • Clients include Alkemy X, Glass Entertainment Group, NFL/Saatchi & Saatchi NY, Prime-to-Go, Juma Productions, and Hock Films/Major League Soccer.
  • Notable projects include RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE! (Food Network), BIG EASY MOTORS (History), BACKYARD GOLDMINE (DIY), DESERT FLIPPERS (HGTV),MLS INSIDER (NBS Sports), SEC STORIED (ESPN Films/30for30), SEC INSIDE (SEC Network), 62: THE LEGENDARY STREAK OF MAINE-ENDWELL (ESPN), and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus official film.

ALL OR NOTHING: MANCHESTER CITY

Lead Editor
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May 2018 - Aug 2018

Provided finishing creative editorial services for the 8 episode AMAZON Prime Studios series, ALL OR NOTHING: MANCHESTER CITY. Worked on location in Barcelona at Mediapro under the direction of NFL Films.

ALL OR NOTHING: THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

Lead Editor
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

Edited ALL OR NOTHING: THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES - 8 episode AMAZON Prime streaming series following University of Michigan's 2017 football season.

UNIQUE RIDES

Editor
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Season 3 of UNIQUE RIDES for Velocity Channel, produced by Alkemy X.

RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE!

Editor
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

Two seasons of RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE! for FOOD Network, produced by Alkemy X.

NASCAR Media Group

Senior Creative Director
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Jan 2006 - Jun 2012

Responsible for the creative output of 40+ television producers, ensuring that projects have a discreet look and feel. Involved from sales, concepting and budgeting through production and post-production. Direct reports include camera, audio, graphics, color correction and music personnel. Clients include SPEED, Showtime, ESPN, Fox, TNT, ABC, CMT/Viacom, BET, HD Theater and National Geographic. Notable projects include INSIDE NASCAR, DALE, PETTY BLUE, 30for30 (ESPN Films), BEYOND THE WHEEL and SEC STORIED (Herschel, Lolo, 40 Minutes of Hell, The Play That Changed College Football.)

NFL Films

Senior Producer
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May 2000 - Dec 2005

Creatively collaborated to produce numerous features and documentaries for HBO, ESPN, The NFL Network and The History Channel. Duties included directing, writing, AVID editing, researching, interviewing, and music editing. Notable productions include HARD KNOCKS, UNITAS, THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES, and NFL FILMS PRESENTS.

NFL Films

Video Editor
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Jul 1995 - Apr 2000

AVID non-linear editor, working on long-form documentaries, short-form features, commercial spots and music videos. Clients include ABC, Fox, HBO, TNT, and Epic Records. Notable productions include FOOTBALL AMERICA, BEFORE THEY WERE PROS, FACES OF EVIL, and DJ Kool's LET ME CLEAR MY THROAT music video.

Education

Temple University

B.A. Radio/TV/Film

Temple University

Graduate studies Communications