About Me
Through my years of study at the Academy of the Arts, I’ve furthered my knowledge in editing, producing, directing, lighting design, and, even, acting. All of these tools have been used and expanded upon in order to mold creations of my own. My name is Ulysses Arias and as uncommon of a name it is, the person I am is even more uncommon. I am one who reaches for the stars, literally at times and also figuratively. My pride is in my family, those who have supported me, and the achievements I have made in my life. My pride is in the future I see for both myself and the content I have yet to create.
Resume
Current
Major 2 Careers (Director, Producer and Editor)
UC Berkeley (Puente) 2022 - Current
(Documentary) The video series features underrepresented professionals in a variety of industries and careers. The goal is to demonstrate the various opportunities in majors and careers and the diversity in pathways.
IGN, Freelance Video Editor
San Francisco, CA December 2019 - Current
Researches and compiles news articles to generate video content for social media platforms such as Snapchat. Edits and produces video content utilizing Premier Pro and After Effects.
Experience
GameSpot Universe, Video Production Intern
San Francisco, CA
September 2019 - October 2019
Produced up to 50+ videos for websites Gamespot.com and YouTube.
Edited videos, wrote scripts and set up cameras and lights for production shoots.
Disney Streaming, Media Operator
San Francisco, CA
July 2018 - August 2019
Troubleshoot and quality checked Disney+ before release.
Resolved all technical video/audio streaming and programming issues for clients: Hulu, PlayStation Vue, ESPN+, FSGO and Disney+ (10-20 projects/day).
Education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Directing for Motion Pictures and Television
Skills
After Effects (3+ years) Final Draft (10+ years) Premier Pro (10+ years)
Audition (5+ years) Photoshop (10+ years)
Current Project
Major 2 Career - Director, Producer and Camera Assistant
Major 2 Careers is a 20 video series that presents first-generation professionals in various fields, emphasizing opportunities and diverse pathways. The series addresses challenges faced by first-gen students in choosing majors, aiming to boost representation for improved economic and educational outcomes.
Videos I’ve Made
Pool - Director and Producer
A story about two friends and their last night together. Aria hosts a party for her roommate’s last night in the city and tensions rise when Aria’s true feelings come out for her friend and roommate Beets.
This short was shot as my senior thesis.
Me, Myself and I - Silence The Reign Music Video - Director, Editor and Producer
Silence the Reign’s first music video for their single Me, Myself and I.
Nothing Left - Director, Editor, Producer and Screenwriter
When the world is turned upside down, two survivors must come together and pull through the emotional turmoil of living in the new world.
Check out more of my videos on my Youtube channel!