Jennifer Bergen
Lecturer of Motion Pictures
Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
B.A., Western Kentucky University
Location: Johnson Center 456
615-460-2563jennifer.bergen@belmont.edu
Biography
As editor, producer, and storyteller, Jennifer is regarded as much for her understanding of the artistic and aesthetic principles of editing as for her even-tempered approach and knack for creating compelling content. Inspired by a class in high school, the Kentucky native found she enjoyed editing and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BA in Television Production.
In a career spanning over three decades, Jennifer’s work runs the gamut from music specials, commercials, music videos, variety shows, and live award shows to documentaries, trailers and presentations. While her focus has been primarily rooted in the music industry, she’s also edited many sporting events including drag racing, rodeos, NASCAR, and the PBR. Among her clients, Jennifer counts companies like CMT, Netflix, GAC, The Tennessee Titans, The Nashville Predators, PBS, United Methodist Communications, Rock Productions, Elite Post, ESPN, CBS Sports and TNN.
Jennifer is deeply committed to her community and has volunteered with Hands on Nashville, the Make A Wish Foundation and as a Girl Scouts leader for eleven years where she led her scouts to achieve the Gold Award, the organization's most prestigious honor. A member of the Nashville Filmmaker’s Guild and Nashville Women in Film and Television, Jennifer has a passion for teaching and sharing her knowledge and unique experience with students. Outside the edit bay, Jennifer enjoys hiking, watching movies, reading and spending time with her family.