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
Keya Shirali, Producer & Editor
Meet Keya Shirali, a New York-based producer/editor in the earlier stages of her career! Starting as a producing intern at Gigantic Pictures, Keya covered a range of tasks within post-production areas, informing her technical practice whilst working on her short documentary. From college to the workplace, Keya shares the ways she has immersed herself in filmmaking communities, attending panel talks for inspiration, self-teaching editing software and approaching editing with a sense of play and experimentation, to see where it takes her. I loved reading Keya’s story, especially the way she’s found different avenues into the industry and how to approach upskilling through self-teaching and experimentation. Enjoy Keya's career story!
Serena Rossi - Editor
Meet Serena Rossi, an offline editor at Nomad, who splits her time between cutting ads for big brands, social content, music videos, and short films. Her day kicks off with a cuppa and a chat with the team before jumping into the creative process, whether that’s picking the perfect shots or collaborating with directors to bring a project to life. Serena’s worked on some awesome campaigns for clients like Puma, Gatorade, and Virgin Media, and loves the buzz of crafting stories through her edits. Enjoy getting to know her journey!
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!
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