About Me

Hello! My name is McKenzie Edwards, and I am a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, studying Creative Media Production with a minor in Political Science and Non-Profit Organizational Studies. I began doing videography as a freshman in high school and fell in love with the art. I have a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, and I truly enjoy leaving a lasting impact on my audience. I started with feature stories and interviews because I have always loved being in front of the camera, but I was soon introduced to the field of music videos and found my true passion in directing. My goal in every project I produce is to evoke a feeling in my audience and inspire them to change the world. I am looking to pursue this as a full-time career in media production and hope to continue in this profession for as long as I can, influencing those around me to make a difference in their communities.

Skills

  • Adobe Premier

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • After effects

  • DJI Ronin (camera stabilizer)

  • interviewing/on camera skills

  • Canon and Sony cameras

Awards

  • Best Editor in Chief for Literary Magazine - Grade 12

  • Top 5 Finalist in the Nation for Best Public Affairs and Community Service - Grade 11 Christ Presbyterian Academy

  • Best Digital Media Production Student - Grade 11

  • Best News Chief - Grade 10

    Tennessee High School Press Association Awards

  • Best Infographic/Photo Illustration, First Place - Homefullness Documentary

  • Best Audio, First Place - Homefulness Documentary

  • Best Audio, Second Place - O Holy Night

  • Best Video or Documentary, First Place Homefulness Documentary

  • Best Music Video, First Place - God Bless Us Everyone

  • Best Music Video, Third Place- A Christmas Medley

  • Best News Package, Third Place- Half the park Happens after Dark

    National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy)

  • Best Nonfiction, First Place- Half the Park Happens After Dark

  • Best Nonfiction, Nominee - Homefullness

  • Best Music Video, Nominee- A Christmas Medley

  • Best News Feature Story, First place- Nashville Zoo Feature Story

  • Best Music Video, First Place- Amazing Grace

  • Best Public Affairs & Community Service, First Place- Nashville Zoo Commercial

Affiliations

  • Nashville Zoo

  • AccesSurf

  • Peal Harbor Memorial

  • Tennessee Special Olympics

  • Glacier National Park

  • People Loving Nashville

  • American Heart Association

  • Blue Coast Burrito

Resume