Editors are categorised into genre i.e Commercial Editor, Feature Film Editor or TV Editor. You can also search for experience level which are divided into 3 categories; 2+ years / 5+ years / 10+ years
Jessica Mutascio - Editor
Meet Jessica Mustascio, a New York and Bay Area-based Editor! With a wealth of experience, Jessica shares her approach to the edit, especially balancing differing opinions, learning when to stick up for your opinions, and when to compromise - a skill that comes with time! Jessica also highlights the importance of establishing trust with all project members, and following the project’s progress in other post-production stages - a great way to build creative relationships as Jessica points out! I loved Jessica’s emphasis on learning over time, that trusting your gut comes with experience and time to build your confidence and discover your creative voice. Enjoy Jessica's career story!
Nico Frank - Editor
Meet Nico Frank, a Portland, Oregon-based Documentary Editor. Transitioning careers from graphic design to post-production, Nico felt a pull to the editing process, capturing feelings by cutting and pairing footage together. Shifting perspectives whilst finding inspiration from friends, Nico found different approaches to her editing process. I loved hearing about Nico’s journey into editing, and I’m sure you will too. Enjoy Nico’s career story!
Helen Hawaz - Film/Video Editor & Assistant Editor
Meet Helen Hawaz, a California Bay Area-based Film/Video Editor & Assistant Editor. Helen’s story demonstrates the importance of following your interests whilst remaining open. Helen’s exploration of different project briefs and formats has allowed them to find their focus over time. I love Helen’s commitment to trying her hand at other projects and bringing different lessons to new projects along the way. Enjoy Helen’s career story!
Kelly Lyon - Editor
Meet Kelly Lyon, a Portland, Oregon-based Editor, recently nominated for two Emmy’s! With 20+ years into her career, Kelly’s story highlights the bumps in the road faced when editing, but pursuing the ways to overcome them. I love how Kelly demonstrates the importance of leaning into opportunities that pay off in the long run. There are so many ways into the industry, as well as different ways to learn. Enjoy Kelly’s career story!
Taylor Schafer - Colorist
Meet Taylor Schafer, a New York based colorist working at Modern Post. Taylor’s love for art and color began in middle school where she painted with water colours and gouache, when she discovered that a career in color grading combined her love of art and tech, she was hooked! In her career story she talks about the importance of taking breaks away from the darkness of the grading suite and her love of in person sessions. Enjoy Taylor’s career story!
Olivia Sorley - Editor
Meet LA based editor Olivia Sorley. Cutting trailers is her thing and she is incredibly good at it, just head to her story on our linktree to watch some of her work. As well as her work on trailers she cut a feature, ’Never Better’ in 2020. She’s passionate, driven, talented and gives great advice about networking. Enjoy Olivia’s career story!
Zoë Mountain - Film Editor
Meet Zoë Mountain, an editor based in LA working at edit house Nomad. Their impressive portfolio includes music videos for Demi Lovato, The Kid Laroi and Babyface. Zoë approaches editing with true grace and patience, accepting that sometimes it just ‘falls into place’ and other times you’ll be trying over 20 different things to make a cut work. Enjoy Zoë's career story!
Amy Rosenberg - Film Editor
Meet Amy Rosenberg, an incredibly talented editor at post house Cut + Run. Amy entered the post world in a less conventional way, instead of starting as an assistant she built her visual style within a production company. She’s worked with brands like Calvin Klein, NFL and Meta and most recently the powerful Dove campaign 'The Code’ which highlights the dangers of bias AI versions of ‘beauty’ and how Dove is working to ensure ‘real bodies’ are represented. Amy’s story exudes passion and creativity and her work beautiful reflects exactly that!
Christen Skinner - Editor
Meet Christen Skinner, an Emmy award winning editor based in Boise, Idaho. Christen talks about how her dad always had the latest video camera Mac and the excitement of playing around with iMovie when she was younger. She also shares how important taking a career break was for her to help reignite her passion for filmmaking.
Lily Henry - Colourist
Meet Lily Henry, a Toronto-based Colourist working at Alter Ego Post. With credits including work for KFC, the Olympics and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, we’re delighted to share Lily’s career story. She speaks to us about the moment she realised she wanted to be a Colourist, as well as the important art of being good - and lucky.
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