Why Bother Productions

. Film and Video Editing

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documentary

motion graphics

My new short film project, Immersion. Find out all about it at www.immersionfilm.com

Richard Levien has a PhD in theoretical physics from Princeton University, but has found his real passion in film. He enjoys the creative and technical challenges of editing, and most of all the collaborative process of helping the director find her original vision. Recently he edited and did motion graphics for the short film "On the Assassination of the President" which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival 2008. He also edited the cult internet hit Store Wars, which was seen by 5.5 million people in the first 6 weeks of its release.

Levien was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1968. He enjoys a good cup of tea and follows the (mostly ill) fate of the New Zealand cricket team. He is one of the few New Zealanders who played no part whatsoever in the making of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, despite being a long time admirer of director Peter Jackson.

Store Wars would never have been what it was without Richard's hard work.
- Louis Fox, director, Store Wars

As a former physicist Richard brings to any project an uncanny skill for detail and tenacity. Equal to having an excellent mind he has a delightful personality and is easy to work with.
- William Farley, director, Darryl Henriques Is In Show Business and Arianna's Journey

Richard's persistence and willingness to go beyond what's asked of him make him a very professional and endearing person.
- John Givens, director, Working Title

For Levien's resume and more contact information, click here.

(510) 610 2900 . richard.levien@gmail.com

	narrative
	documentary
	motion graphics
	My new short film project, Immersion. Find out all about it at www.immersionfilm.com
	Richard Levien has a PhD in theoretical physics from Princeton University, but has found his real passion in film. He enjoys the creative and technical challenges of editing, and most of all the collaborative process of helping the director find her original vision. Recently he edited and did motion graphics for the short film "On the Assassination of the President" which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival 2008. He also edited the cult internet hit Store Wars, which was seen by 5.5 million people in the first 6 weeks of its release. Levien was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1968. He enjoys a good cup of tea and follows the (mostly ill) fate of the New Zealand cricket team. He is one of the few New Zealanders who played no part whatsoever in the making of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, despite being a long time admirer of director Peter Jackson. Store Wars would never have been what it was without Richard's hard work. - Louis Fox, director, Store Wars As a former physicist Richard brings to any project an uncanny skill for detail and tenacity. Equal to having an excellent mind he has a delightful personality and is easy to work with. - William Farley, director, Darryl Henriques Is In Show Business and Arianna's Journey Richard's persistence and willingness to go beyond what's asked of him make him a very professional and endearing person. - John Givens, director, Working Title For Levien's resume and more contact information, click here.