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Davis Mawer

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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.

About

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.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience

DU Film Production Club Leader · SeriesFestOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

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.

Editor · Breaking the Turf-Grass CeilingJan 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

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.

Freelance Video Production · Self-EmployedNov 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Production · University of Denver2018 – 2023

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