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I'm Joel E. Castillo, a lead video editor based in Buford, Georgia, with over six years of professional experience in commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. I specialize in shaping cinematic narratives through editing, color grading, and VFX integration, delivering polished visuals and emotive storytelling under tight deadlines while collaborating closely with directors, artists, and clients. I enjoy guiding post-production teams to maintain creative vision, ensure consistent pacing and tone, and deliver projects that resonate with audiences in film and music industries.…I'm Joel E. Castillo, a lead video editor based in Buford, Georgia, with over six years of professional experience in commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. I specialize in shaping cinematic narratives through editing, color grading, and VFX integration, delivering polished visuals and emotive storytelling under tight deadlines while collaborating closely with directors, artists, and clients. I enjoy guiding post-production teams to maintain creative vision, ensure consistent pacing and tone, and deliver projects that resonate with audiences in film and music industries.

Joel E. Castillo

Cinematographer, Video Editor, 3D Animator, +4

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I'm Joel E. Castillo, a lead video editor based in Buford, Georgia, with over six years of professional experience in commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. I specialize in shaping cinematic narratives through editing, color grading, and VFX integration, delivering polished visuals and emotive storytelling under tight deadlines while collaborating closely with directors, artists, and clients. I enjoy guiding post-production teams to maintain creative vision, ensure consistent pacing and tone, and deliver projects that resonate with audiences in film and music industries.…I'm Joel E. Castillo, a lead video editor based in Buford, Georgia, with over six years of professional experience in commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. I specialize in shaping cinematic narratives through editing, color grading, and VFX integration, delivering polished visuals and emotive storytelling under tight deadlines while collaborating closely with directors, artists, and clients. I enjoy guiding post-production teams to maintain creative vision, ensure consistent pacing and tone, and deliver projects that resonate with audiences in film and music industries.

Available to hire

I’m Joel E. Castillo, a lead video editor based in Buford, Georgia, with over six years of professional experience in commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. I specialize in shaping cinematic narratives through editing, color grading, and VFX integration, delivering polished visuals and emotive storytelling under tight deadlines while collaborating closely with directors, artists, and clients.

I enjoy guiding post-production teams to maintain creative vision, ensure consistent pacing and tone, and deliver projects that resonate with audiences in film and music industries.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Blender

Autodesk Maya

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Blender

Expert

Autodesk Maya

Expert

Work Experience

Lead Video Editor at Various Productions

January 1, 2018 - Present

Directed editing and post workflows for feature films, short films, and high-end music videos. Edited projects featuring artists such as T.I., Lil Jon, Casanova, Lil Durk, J. Holiday, and Yung Bleu. Worked on films featuring Vivica Fox, Darrin Henson, Fat Joe, and Keith Sweat. Led post-production teams, managed deadlines, and ensured creative consistency. Delivered cinematic storytelling with attention to pacing, tone, and emotional rhythm.

Video Editor / Assistant Editor at Freelance

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Supported senior editors in film and commercial projects using Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Handled color correction, assembly edits, and syncing sound and dialogue. Collaborated with directors to maintain visual continuity and creative intent.