ALEXANDER GLUSTROM

EDITOR + COLORIST

With extensive experience directing and editing multiple award-winning feature films, shooting commercials for major brands such as Google, USAA, Geico, Jagermeister, Palmers and Georgia Power, and creating broadcast content for HBO, CNN, VH1, History, Discovery, Vice, and NYtimes.com, the breadth and diversity of my experience has enabled me to develop fluency in both production and post-production. 

Editing projects over the years has given me a deep understanding of perspective, story structure and emotional rhythm – essential ingredients for a compelling timeline. It has also reinforced the importance of collaboration; being open to ideas and working well with a team is crucial to success.  

In recent years, I have focused less on post production in order to hone my craft as a cinematographer. I am eager to return to editing as it is a creative process unlike any other, wherein the raw and uncut is gradually transformed into a cohesive and compelling final product. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with directors, producers and agency creatives to understand their vision and utilize the skills and insights I’ve gained over my career to bring the final cut to life.

And on a personal note, with the arrival of our family’s first baby, I am happy to take a break from long production hours and have set up a home office that allows me to meet deadlines while also supporting and spending more time with my wife and baby girl.

FILMS

Mossville: When Great Trees Fall 

Director + Editor

(Feature Documentary)

Played in film festivals across five continents, was picked up for national broadcast by PBS and international broadcast by The Africa Channel. Was also screened to the United Nations in Geneva in 2020.

AWARDS

The Human Rights Award From Full Frame Documentary Festival.

The David Carr Award for Truth in Non-Fiction Filmmaking and Junior Jury Award at Montclair Film Festival.

Best Documentary Film from Rainier Independent Film Festival.

Best Documentary Film and EcoHero Award from Portland EcoFilm Festival.

Best International Feature from Toronto’s Planet In Focus Film Festival.

Best In Show from Bend Film Festival.

Best Southern Feature from Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

Audience Award and Honorable Jury Mention from New Orleans Film Festival.

Documentary of the Year from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

Spirit of Activism Award from Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Best Feature Film from EFFY Film Festival

Impact Award from EarthxFilm Festival

Documentary Journalism Award from Salem Film Festival

Environmental Grit Award from Indie Grits Festival

Screening for the United Nations in Geneva, October 2020

Crisis of Substance: Access Point

Director + Editor

(Short Documentary)

Made in association with Susie Films and broadcast on GPB. Official selection of the Atlanta Film Festival.  

Medical Southeastern Emmy Winner

Big Charity: The Death Of America’s Oldest Hospital

Director + Editor

(Feature Documentary)

The Jury Award and Audience Award at The New Orleans Film Festival.

Documentary of the Year by Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities.

Named the 5th Best Film Made in Louisiana in 2014 and the 4th Best “Katrina Film” by NOLA.com

New Georgia Project “Our Voices Will Be Heard”

Director + Editor

Broadcast Commercial 

Fair Fight  “This Is Us”

Director + Editor

Broadcast Commercial