I’m a storytelling-focused editor and filmmaker who believes in showing, not telling. I shape timing and emotion to create a connection with audiences, whether it’s a short social media ad or a longer narrative piece. My work spans teaching filmmaking in schools through mobile cinema labs, freelance video production, and documentary editing. I value collaboration, patience, and thorough planning to bring ideas to life and to help others tell their stories with clarity and heart.

Davis Mawer

I’m a storytelling-focused editor and filmmaker who believes in showing, not telling. I shape timing and emotion to create a connection with audiences, whether it’s a short social media ad or a longer narrative piece. My work spans teaching filmmaking in schools through mobile cinema labs, freelance video production, and documentary editing. I value collaboration, patience, and thorough planning to bring ideas to life and to help others tell their stories with clarity and heart.

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I’m a storytelling-focused editor and filmmaker who believes in showing, not telling. I shape timing and emotion to create a connection with audiences, whether it’s a short social media ad or a longer narrative piece.

My work spans teaching filmmaking in schools through mobile cinema labs, freelance video production, and documentary editing. I value collaboration, patience, and thorough planning to bring ideas to life and to help others tell their stories with clarity and heart.

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Work Experience

DU Film Production Club Leader at SeriesFest
October 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching filmmaking at middle and high schools across Denver Public Schools through SeriesFest's Mobile Cinema Lab; revamped curriculum and created engaging activities; developed branding/identity for the show; designed graphics and lower thirds; collaborated remotely to expand outreach.
Freelance Video Production at Self-Employed
November 1, 2019 - Present
Worked on a variety of video and film projects in multiple roles; primary focus on video editing, while also serving as videographer, sound recorder, and other filmmaking positions; emphasis on delivering the project and adapting to client needs.
Editor at Breaking the Turf-Grass Ceiling
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
One of four editors in a documentary mini web series; logged, tagged, and categorized hours of footage; used filmed material to craft episode storylines; created strategy, brand identity, and graphics for the show; learned remote collaboration across distances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Production at University of Denver
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education