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Hi, I’m Elyse Sierra Miller, a video editor with 9+ years of experience shaping raw footage into cinema- and documentary-style storytelling. I specialize in crafting emotional pacing, sound design, color grading, and organized post-production workflows for independent films, YouTube, and digital productions. I thrive on remote collaboration with directors and creative teams, delivering polished final exports under tight deadlines. From concept through final cut, I focus on narrative clarity and immersive storytelling, balancing tone and technical detail to bring projects to life.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Producer at Victoria University of Wellington Film Production Society
July 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Coordinated production logistics, scheduling, and creative communication for a short film project. Managed collaborative workflows between production and post-production teams.
Filmmaker & Video Editor at Cinematic Arts and Production Studios
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Edited documentary and narrative projects from raw footage into cohesive final films. Built emotional pacing and story structure through selective editing, sound design, and visual continuity. Organized and managed large media libraries for efficient remote collaboration and post-production workflows. Repaired inconsistent production audio using ADR, mixing, and cleanup techniques. Delivered polished exports while implementing director feedback efficiently under deadlines.
Filmmaker & Editor at CAL TV Studios
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Led full post-production workflow from rough cut through final delivery for short-form cinematic projects. Collaborated closely with directors to refine tone, pacing, and narrative clarity. Color graded footage and balanced sound to maintain a cohesive visual and emotional style.
Production Assistant Intern at Bandwagon Media
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Compiled and edited documentary video and photo materials for digital storytelling projects. Prepared production equipment and assisted with remote-ready media organization workflows. Conducted research and organized story materials for audience-facing content.
Education
B.A. American Studies (Media & Globalization Concentration) at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Exchange Semester, Film & Global Media Studies at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026A.S. Film, Television & Electronic Media Studies at Los Angeles Pierce College
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education
Experience Level
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