Hi, I’m Troy Takaki, a Nepal-born editor and post-production professional based in Los Angeles. I specialize in editing, color correction, and post coordination for feature films, documentaries, and commercials, delivering polished cuts on tight schedules. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and VFX teams to bring stories to life. I trained at the New York Film Academy and completed Netflix’s ACE Internship Program in 2024, gaining hands-on experience with Warner Bros., Amazon Studios, Red One, and Netflix projects. Proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X, I love staying current with the latest tools to tell compelling stories across formats and platforms.

Troy Takaki

Hi, I’m Troy Takaki, a Nepal-born editor and post-production professional based in Los Angeles. I specialize in editing, color correction, and post coordination for feature films, documentaries, and commercials, delivering polished cuts on tight schedules. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and VFX teams to bring stories to life. I trained at the New York Film Academy and completed Netflix’s ACE Internship Program in 2024, gaining hands-on experience with Warner Bros., Amazon Studios, Red One, and Netflix projects. Proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X, I love staying current with the latest tools to tell compelling stories across formats and platforms.

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Hi, I’m Troy Takaki, a Nepal-born editor and post-production professional based in Los Angeles. I specialize in editing, color correction, and post coordination for feature films, documentaries, and commercials, delivering polished cuts on tight schedules. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and VFX teams to bring stories to life.

I trained at the New York Film Academy and completed Netflix’s ACE Internship Program in 2024, gaining hands-on experience with Warner Bros., Amazon Studios, Red One, and Netflix projects. Proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X, I love staying current with the latest tools to tell compelling stories across formats and platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Nepali
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

ACE Intern at Netflix – The Piano Lesson (ACE Internship Program)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Selected as one of two ACE interns; shadowed three post-production teams including Red One and Amazon Studios; contributed to Netflix project production.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film Making at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Making at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Internship Program at Academy Gold Rising (The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences)
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

Dean's List - MFA Summa Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
ACE Certification / Member (Academy of Cinema Editors)
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
ACE Internship Program 2024
January 1, 2024 - April 9, 2026
Dean's List – MFA
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education