Jackie Aldern grew up in the desert backcountry of Southern California, and is currently based in Los Angeles.
Jackie is a creative producer and post-production editor working in immersive media, experiential design, independent film, and internet content since 2012. She draws from a background in contemporary dance and visual art to explore movement, rhythm, and ephemerality in her work. Jackie drives projects with meaningful storytelling, sensory wonder, and thoughtful audience engagement. In her spare time, she sparks joy with indoor gardening and dance/yoga breaks.
Jackie has executed editorial work on a wide range of immersive projects with NightLight Labs and independent clients. She has led post production and marketing for award-winning independent films and online arts & design education. Her original cinematic and experiential work has shown in venues and festivals across the US including REDCAT, The Vortex Dome LA, the Silent Movie Theater LA, Sight of Sound with Dallas Chamber Symphony, Tower Theatre Fresno, Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Atlanta Fringe, San Francisco Fringe, and Santa Cruz Fringe.
Jackie holds an MFA in Film/Video and Integrated Media from CalArts, and a BA in Studio Art from CSU Fresno.
CONNECT
jackiealdern [at] gmail [dot] com
SKILLS
CREATIVE PRODUCTION
Creative Development, End-to-End Production, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Production Coordination
POST-PRODUCTION
Editing, Media Management, 2D Animation & Compositing, Sound Design, Color Grading
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools
ADDITIONAL WORKFLOWS
16mm Production, Archival Transfers
EXPERIENCE
NIGHTLIGHT LABS | 2024-present
Senior Creative Producer (2025-present) - end-to-end production of immersive media, experiential design, creative technology, marketing & branding
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Creative Producer, Lead Editor (2024-2025)
"EMPIRE AT SEA"
Peter Flaherty (via NightLight Labs) | 2026
Trailer Producer, Editor - augmented reality short film
JADU AR "IN LOVING MEMORY OF REALITY"
Jadu AR (via NightLight Labs) | 2026
Installation Producer - immersive brand activation
SEPHORA "A RUSH OF BEAUTY"
M ss ng P eces (via NightLight Labs) | 2026
Installation Producer - experiential brand activation
CROWDSTRIKE "DRIVE" - KEYNOTE EVENT
XD Agency (via NightLight Labs) | 2026
Technical Editor - immersive animated short film
RESEARCH @ GOOGLE - SCREEN COLLAGE
Hook (via NightLight Labs) | 2025
Technical Editor - immersive brand activation
NIAGARA TAKES FLIGHT - ENTRANCE & WATERFALL ROOM
Niagara Parks Commission (via NightLight Labs) | 2025
Editor, After Effects Artist - immersive animated short film
GOOGLE AI "PILLARS OF TIME"
Hook (via NightLight Labs) | 2025
Installation Producer - interactive brand activation
CROWDSTRIKE FAL.CON - KEYNOTE EVENT
XD Agency (via NightLight Labs) | 2026
Technical Editor - immersive animated short film
FLYOVER "AWAKEN CANADA" - PRESHOW
Flyover Vancouver (via NightLight Labs) | 2024
Editor - immersive animated short film
FLYOVER "BELIEVE CHICAGO" - GALLERY & PRESHOW
Flyover Chicago (via Sherpas Cinema) | 2023-2024
Editor - immersive documentary short film
NDA MEDIA PROJECT
(via NightLight Labs) | 2023
After Effects Artist - theme park projection mapping show
"SOMETHING IN THE WATER
Zachary Garcia | 2023
Projection Designer - contemporary dance show
"UNDER THE RED UMBRELLA"
Transgress Studios (via TF Love LLC) | 2022
Assistant Editor - documentary feature film
NDA MEDIA PROJECT
(via NightLight Labs) | 2022
After Effects Artist - theme park projection mapping show
"ABILENE"
Cash Carpenter Productions | 2020-2022
Post Supervisor & Editor - narrative feature film and trailer
CRYSTAL LOBBY SHOW
Galaxy Macau (via NightLight Labs) | 2021
After Effects Artist - kinetic architectural light show
UNICEF (via National Media League) | 2020-2021
After Effects Artist - social media content
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES EXPERIENCE - "ARRIVAL"
Fort Edmonton Park (via NightLight Labs) | 2021
After Effects Artist - museum exhibit projection mapping installation
KADENZE, INC. | 2017-2019
Director of Production & Marketing (2018-2019) - end-to-end production of online course content, marketing & branding
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Production Manager (2018)
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Producer, Editor (2017-2018)
CALARTS SCHOOL OF FILM/VIDEO | 2015-2017
Film/Video Teaching Assistant - digital & analog workflows, sound design, film aesthetics & history
CALARTS LIBRARY FILM + IMAGE SERVICES | 2014-2017
Archival Video Transfer Assistant - analog tape and disc media
FRESNO DANCE COLLECTIVE (NOCO) | 2009-2014
Assistant Director (2013-2014) - dance performance & choreography, production design
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Company Member, Design Consultant (2009-2014)