Biography
Andrew Oleck is a Los Angeles based filmmaker with a broad range of technical skills and creative expertise. Since he began his career, in 2009, Andrew has gained experience as a producer, camera operator, video editor and motion graphic artists on multiple TV shows. Eventually he learned the how to operate successful live broadcasts as Technical Director for The Stan Winston School, along with hundreds of hours directing live-streamed sports, concerts, esports events and talk shows. Andrew was the creative media director for the TCL Chinese Theater, filming and editing movie premiere coverage, live-streamed public relations events and celebrity imprint ceremonies. In 2013 he created an epic time-lapse film chronicling the historic renovation of the TCL Chinese IMAX Theater.
Additional freelance work includes production and post with agencies and production companies creating branded content and ads for Amazon, Mastercard, Hearst, VW, and The Olympic Channel, among others. After founding Bayview Drive Films, Andrew set out to produce more exceptional music videos, livestreams, and short films for clients and my own director/editor portfolio. Most notably, in 2018, he released a satirical viral video on April Fool's Day called "A World Without Facebook" that generated nearly 100 million views across all social media platforms and received media coverage and multiple awards from film festivals and an Honorable Mention from the Webby Awards.
Editing has always been Andrew's strongest skill and passion, and in 2018 he began working with the legendary editor Jim Hutchins at his company HutchCo working on broadcast commercial campaigns with the top ad agencies and brands in the world. Brand campaigns include, Pepsi, Comcast, AT&T, State Farm, Google, Apple, Chevy, Twix, Skittles, Best Buy, Coors, Corona, Meta, Miller Light, Microsoft, Nike, Tostitos and Best Buy.
Today Andrew continues to work as a freelance commercial editor while also seeking opportunities to edit documentary and narrative features. Andrew is working on developing his own projects in comedy, action and science fiction genres. He is especially focused on work involving emerging virtual production, AI and visual effects technology.
