Documentary Film, Extreme weather, Film Directing & Producing, Film editing, Music, Sitar playing, Television
2009
United States
Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love; Magilla Entertainment; Full Frontal with Samantha Bee; Freestyle Love Supreme; Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell; Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals Live at Brazos County Jail, Comedy Central; Super Maximum Retro Show; Ragamala Productions; Difficult People, JAX Media; Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, HBO; Southwestern University; Hoppus on Music; The Nightly Show; Comedy Central; Sesame Workshop; 3rd Street Blackout
Andrew Mendelson is a versatile television and film editor who has worked on various projects for platforms like HBO, TBS, Netflix, Hulu, PBS, and Comedy Central. His work includes stand-up comedy specials, scripted comedy series, romantic comedy feature films, and documentary features. He has edited content ranging from late-night political satire series to educational children's series. Some of his notable projects include "3rd Street Blackout," "Bumping Mics," "The Muslims are Coming," "Nerdcore Rising," and "A Cricket in the Court of Akbar." Additionally, he has worked on unscripted content and music-related projects. Andrew Mendelson's diverse portfolio showcases his expertise in editing a wide range of comedic and documentary content. // Andrew is an Emmy-winning television and film editor working in New York City. He’s cut shows for HBO, TBS, Netflix, Hulu, PBS, Comedy Central and many others. A devotee of all things funny, he has edited everything from stand-up specials (Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love, Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail) to scripted half-hour comedies (Difficult People) to kids shows (The Electric Company, Sesame Street) to late-night political satire (Last Week Tonight, The Nightly Show, The Daily Show) and a few things in between. In 2012, he won his third Emmy Award for editing PBS's The Electric Company, and in 2018 he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Andrew‘s feature film editing credits include Nerdcore Rising, a documentary about nerd hip hop artists which premiered at SXSW, as well as 3rd Street Blackout, a romantic comedy set in New York City during hurricane Sandy. Andrew also directed A Cricket in the Court of Akbar, a documentary feature filmed throughout Rajasthan, India.
A devout student of North Indian classical music, Andrew is a disciple of sitarist Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt of the Senia Maihar Gharana. Andrew has been studying and playing the sitar since 1992. In 2003, he won the grand championship Sur Sadhak award at the Darshak music competition in Jaipur, India.
In 2009, Andrew was selected as a TED Fellow at the TEDIndia conference. // Stand-up comedy special for HBO. // Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell // Editor for Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein, a stand-up comedy special // Editor and producer for comedy feature film. // Editor for specials on Moonshiner series for The Discovery Channel // Editor for comedy improv/music show // Editor for promos and internal reels for Sesame Street // Fuse Network // Editor on 'The Electric Company' // Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love; Magilla Entertainment; Full Frontal with Samantha Bee; Freestyle Love Supreme; Bumping Mics with Jeff Ross and Dave Attell; Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals Live at Brazos County Jail, Comedy Central; Super Maximum Retro Show; Ragamala Productions; Difficult People, JAX Media; Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, HBO; Southwestern University; Hoppus on Music; The Nightly Show; Comedy Central; Sesame Workshop; 3rd Street Blackout // Andrew Mendelson is an Emmy-winning television and film editor based in New York City with a diverse portfolio spanning various networks including HBO, TBS, Netflix, Hulu, PBS, and Comedy Central. His expertise ranges from editing stand-up specials and scripted comedies to children's shows and late-night political satire. With a notable career, Andrew has received multiple Emmy Awards, including one for his work on PBS's The Electric Company. Beyond television, he has also delved into feature film editing, directing documentaries, and showcasing his musical talents as a sitar player. Andrew's creative contributions have been recognized through prestigious platforms like TEDIndia, showcasing his multifaceted skills in the entertainment industry. // With some slick editing and a sprinkle of irreverence, I'm on a mission to get people laughing their way to looking at the world a little differently — because who says learning about serious stuff can't be a total riot? // Andrew Mendelson is an Emmy-winning television and film editor based in New York City, known for his versatile work across various networks such as HBO, TBS, Netflix, Hulu, PBS, and Comedy Central. His expertise spans editing stand-up comedy specials, scripted comedy series, romantic comedy feature films, and documentary features, showcasing a diverse portfolio. Notable projects in his repertoire include "3rd Street Blackout," "Bumping Mics," "The Muslims are Coming," "Nerdcore Rising," and "A Cricket in the Court of Akbar." Beyond television, Andrew has also ventured into feature film editing, directing documentaries, and demonstrating his musical talents as a sitar player. His creative contributions have been recognized through prestigious platforms like TEDIndia, highlighting his multifaceted skills in the entertainment industry. // Sitar player + filmmaker // Andrew Mendelson is a creative polymath hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Musician, filmmaker, screenwriter, artist, philosopher, amateur alchemist, dog-lover, remote-controlled helicopter pilot: these are but a few of the many ways in which one might describe him.
A devout student of Indian classical music, Andrew has been playing and studying the sitar for over 20 years. His fascination with North Indian classical music began as a freshman college student in his home state of Texas. Having witnessed his first sitar recital, Andrew was so moved that he committed himself to learning to play the instrument and hasn't looked back since. In 2005, Andrew traveled to India and won the grand championship gold medal at the Darshak Institute Music Competition in Jaipur, India--the largest music competition of it's kind in the state of Rajasthan. He is a disciple of renowned sitarist Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt. Andrew continues to perform at venues throughout New York City and University campuses across the U.S. He is also a studio musician and has composed music for various commercial and film projects, including the opening credit music for Mike Myers' film "The Love Guru."
Andrew is also a founding member of Brooklyn Raga Massive, a collective of Indian musicians that hosts Indian classical music concerts, educational programs and weekly jam sessions throughout Brooklyn and the greater New York area.
The remainder of Andrew's time is spent in film and television production. He has been working in the entertainment industry in New York City for over 15 years. His first documentary feature film entitled "A Cricket in the Court of Akbar," chronicles his participation in the Darshak music competition. Andrew also produced and edited the feature documentary "The Muslims are Coming!", which follows a group of Muslim-American comedians as they confront Islamophobia on a nationwide comedy tour. His latest film, which Andrew edited and produced, is the scripted comedy feature "3rd Street Blackout" about New York couple's falling-out in the midst of the blackout after Hurricane Sandy.
Andrew has also edited many programs for national television broadcast. Andrew's work can be seen on HBO, PBS, Comedy Central, The Discovery Channel, and others. In 2012 he won his third Emmy Award for his editing work on the "The Electric Company"--a revival of the classic children's TV series on PBS. With his editorial eye, he has helped shape compelling narrative programs, off-the-wall sketch comedies, and documentary series, including the hit series "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" for HBO. His latest project, "Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live from Brazos County Jail," is a revolutionary take on the classic stand-up comedy special, diving head-long into America's troubled criminal justice system and lifting the veil on a world not often exposed to the media—life in a maximum security Texas jail.
Andrew grew up in Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Southwestern University. // Andrew Mendelson is a creative polymath hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Musician, filmmaker, screenwriter, artist, philosopher, amateur alchemist, dog-lover, remote-controlled helicopter pilot: these are but a few of the many ways in which one might describe him.
A devout student of Indian classical music, Andrew has been playing and studying the sitar for over 20 years. His fascination with North Indian classical music began as a freshman college student in his home state of Texas. Having witnessed his first sitar recital, Andrew was so moved that he committed himself to learning to play the instrument and hasn't looked back since. In 2005, Andrew traveled to India and won the grand championship gold medal at the Darshak Institute Music Competition in Jaipur, India--the largest music competition of it's kind in the state of Rajasthan. He is a disciple of renowned sitarist Pandit Krishna Mohan Bhatt. Andrew continues to perform at venues throughout New York City and University campuses across the U.S. He is also a studio musician and has composed music for various commercial and film projects, including the opening credit music for Mike Myers' film "The Love Guru."
Andrew is also a founding member of Brooklyn Raga Massive, a collective of Indian musicians that hosts Indian classical music concerts, educational programs and weekly jam sessions throughout Brooklyn and the greater New York area.
The remainder of Andrew's time is spent in film and television production. He has been working in the entertainment industry in New York City for over 15 years. His first documentary feature film entitled "A Cricket in the Court of Akbar," chronicles his participation in the Darshak music competition. Andrew also produced and edited the feature documentary "The Muslims are Coming!", which follows a group of Muslim-American comedians as they confront Islamophobia on a nationwide comedy tour. His latest film, which Andrew edited and produced, is the scripted comedy feature "3rd Street Blackout" about New York couple's falling-out in the midst of the blackout after Hurricane Sandy.
Andrew has also edited many programs for national television broadcast. Andrew's work can be seen on HBO, PBS, Comedy Central, The Discovery Channel, and others. In 2012 he won his third Emmy Award for editing the "The Electric Company"--a revival of the classic children's TV series on PBS. With his editorial eye, he has helped shape compelling narrative programs, off-the-wall sketch comedies, and documentary series, including the hit series "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on HBO. His latest project, "Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live from Brazos County Jail," is a revolutionary take on the classic stand-up comedy special, diving head-long into America's troubled criminal justice system and lifting the veil on a world not often exposed to the media—life in a maximum security Texas jail.
Andrew grew up in Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Southwestern University. // Andrew Mendelson is an Emmy-winning television and film editor based in New York City, known for his versatile work across various networks such as HBO, TBS, Netflix, Hulu, PBS, and Comedy Central. His expertise spans editing stand-up comedy specials, scripted comedy series, romantic comedy feature films, and documentary features, showcasing a diverse portfolio. Notable projects in his repertoire include "3rd Street Blackout," "Bumping Mics," "The Muslims are Coming," "Nerdcore Rising," and "A Cricket in the Court of Akbar." Beyond television, Andrew has also ventured into feature film editing, directing documentaries, and demonstrating his musical talents as a sitar player. His creative contributions have been recognized through prestigious platforms like TEDIndia, highlighting his multifaceted skills in the entertainment industry. // Sitar player + filmmaker // music, editor, film editing, electric, film directing & producing, television, bees, hurricanes, musician, documentary, filmmaker, documentary film, justice, sitar player, extreme weather // New York|United States|Brooklyn|USA
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