I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller with over 17 years of experience as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Motion Graphics Artist. I've collaborated with major networks like Disney, Nickelodeon, Channel 9, SBS, and Foxtel, as well as worked independently across TV series, documentaries, branded content, corporate projects, and animation. I enjoy leading creative projects from concept through to delivery, crafting compelling visual stories that engage diverse audiences. With a passion for filmmaking and a strong skill set in pre-production, production, and post-production, I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my creativity and technical abilities.

Jon-Michael Mooney

I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller with over 17 years of experience as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Motion Graphics Artist. I've collaborated with major networks like Disney, Nickelodeon, Channel 9, SBS, and Foxtel, as well as worked independently across TV series, documentaries, branded content, corporate projects, and animation. I enjoy leading creative projects from concept through to delivery, crafting compelling visual stories that engage diverse audiences. With a passion for filmmaking and a strong skill set in pre-production, production, and post-production, I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my creativity and technical abilities.

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I’m a multidisciplinary storyteller with over 17 years of experience as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Motion Graphics Artist. I’ve collaborated with major networks like Disney, Nickelodeon, Channel 9, SBS, and Foxtel, as well as worked independently across TV series, documentaries, branded content, corporate projects, and animation. I enjoy leading creative projects from concept through to delivery, crafting compelling visual stories that engage diverse audiences. With a passion for filmmaking and a strong skill set in pre-production, production, and post-production, I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my creativity and technical abilities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematographer & Producer at Australian Koala Foundation
January 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Created an animated Koala mascot series for YouTube and social media. Managed pre-production and cinematography for a feature-length documentary. Led a crew of videographers to capture the March for Creatures Great and Small, delivering content to international news stations.
Series Producer & Finishing Editor at Triumph Leisure Solutions
August 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Produced 6 episodes of 'What Chefs Want' for SBS Food and Channel 5 Singapore. Led production across Singapore and Australia with crew management. Produced social media content for the Marina Bay Sands Food and Wine Festival. Ensured compliance with Australian and Singapore broadcast standards.
Editor at Fika Entertainment
February 28, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Edited two popular YouTube children's series: Teletubbies and American Girl. Worked with Unreal Engine and Mocap technologies.
Online Finishing Broadcast Editor at Sloane Media
September 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Finishing editing for three TV series, including Subaru’s Great Australian Detour (Channel 9) and Destination Dessert (Channel 10). Handled editing, title design, motion graphics, OP59 audio mixing, and broadcast delivery.
Editing & Motion Graphics at Foxtel
March 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025
Produced weekly channel highlights, promotional edits, TV commercials, and marketing materials with motion graphics.
Series Producer, Editor & Motion Graphics at The Walt Disney Company
November 30, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Produced Disney Details, a social-first series covering Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Produced segments for broadcast series Hanging With and Toytopia. Responsible for writing, scheduling, directing, producing, editing, and motion graphics.
Director at RAW the Documentary
May 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Directed a feature-length documentary about a couple who ran 366 consecutive marathons around Australia in their 60s after beating cancer. Responsible for directing, cinematography, scheduling, location shoots, editing, motion graphics, audio recording, and cinema delivery. Film screened internationally including Cannes Film Festival.
Broadcast Editor / Animator at Nickelodeon
August 31, 2017 - July 11, 2025
Editor and animator for Nickelodeon's Slime Cup series. Designed titles and animations for Kids Choice Awards and awards ceremony promotions.
Editor, DIT & Directors Assistant at Luscious International
October 31, 2014 - July 11, 2025
Edited high-end TV commercials for major brands including Bonds, Big W, Breville, P&G, and Unilever. Responsibilities included DIT on set, camera operation, and directing Oral B TVCs.
Series Director at Triumph Leisure Solutions
December 31, 2011 - July 11, 2025
Directed Channel 10 and Fox 8 series Savepoint. Duties included directing, writing, scheduling, editing, motion graphics, and compositing.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics at Freelance
February 1, 2008 - Present
Worked with major global brands including McDonald's, Mitsubishi, Nintendo, and large marketing agencies in South East Asia. Camera operator for Bluesfest, Big Screen Graphics operator for ABC Go Lingo and Letterbox.
Cinematographer & Producer at Australian Koala Foundation
January 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Created an animated Koala mascot series for YouTube and social media. Handled pre-production and cinematography for a feature-length documentary. Led a crew of videographers to capture the March for Creatures Great and Small, delivering content to international news stations.
Series Producer & Finishing Editor at Triumph Leisure Solutions
August 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Produced 6 x 30 minute episodes of 'What Chefs Want' on SBS Food and Channel 5 Singapore. Led a crew to produce the series across Singapore and Australia. Produced social media content for the Marina Bay Sands Food and Wine festival. Ensured all content met Australian and Singapore broadcast standards.
Editor at Fika Entertainment
February 28, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Edited two popular YouTube children's series: Teletubbies and American Girl. Worked with Unreal Engine and Mocap technologies.
Online Finishing Broadcast Editor at Sloane Media
September 30, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Finishing editing for three TV series including Subaru’s Great Australian Detour and Destination Dessert. Performed editing, title design, motion graphics, OP59 audio mixing, and broadcast delivery.
Editing & Motion Graphics at Foxtel
March 31, 2020 - July 11, 2025
Produced weekly channel highlights and promotional edits, TVC editing, and motion graphics for marketing materials.
Series Producer, Editor & Motion Graphics at The Walt Disney Company
November 30, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Contracted to produce Disney Details, a social-first series covering Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Produced segments for broadcast series Hanging With and Toytopia. Responsible for writing, scheduling, directing, producing, editing, and motion graphics.
Director at RAW the Documentary
May 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Directed a feature-length documentary about a couple who ran 366 consecutive marathons in their 60s after beating cancer. Managed directing, cinematography, scheduling, location shoots, editing, motion graphics, audio recording, and cinema delivery. Screened in over 13 countries including festivals such as the American International Documentary Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival.
Broadcast Editor/ Animator at Nickelodeon
August 31, 2017 - July 11, 2025
Edited and animated Nickelodeon's Slime Cup series and Kids Choice Awards content. Created title design and animations for awards ceremonies and promotional materials.
Editor, DIT & Directors Assistant at Luscious International
October 31, 2014 - July 11, 2025
Edited high-end TV commercials for major brands such as Bonds, Big W, Breville, P&G, and Unilever. Worked as DIT on set and served as camera operator and director for Oral B commercials.
Series Director at Triumph Leisure Solutions
December 31, 2011 - July 11, 2025
Directed series Savepoint aired on Channel 10 and Fox 8. Responsible for directing, writing, scheduling, editing, motion graphics, and compositing.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics at Freelance
February 1, 2008 - Present
Worked through an agent to edit and animate for major global brands including McDonald's, Mitsubishi, and Nintendo. Collaborated with marketing agencies across South East Asia. Operated camera at Bluesfest and managed big screen graphics for ABC children’s programs.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 22, 2006 - June 18, 2009
Film, Music and Communication/ Interaction Design
Post Graduate Certificate - Directing at Australian Film Television and Radio School
January 21, 2011 - November 17, 2011
Graduate Diploma of Directing at Australia Film Television and Radio School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of IT at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Graduate Diploma of Directing at Australia Film Television and Radio School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of IT at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Bachelor of Creative Industries
January 22, 2025 - January 22, 2025
Post Graduate Certificate in Directing
January 16, 2011 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods
    paper JM Post Production Reel

    This reel covers a whole range of post production skills from offline and online editing for broadcast TV, TVC, corporate and social. Features shots from when I contracted for brands like Disney, Nickelodeon, Nintendo and many others.