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I'm Jon Mercer, a creative professional with 17 years of experience in both production and post. I've worked with major brands and agencies, academic institutions, and non-profits and NGOs both domestically and internationally. My work combines emotional driven storytelling with an ability to assess my client's needs and viewer's motivations.…

Jon Mercer

Film Director, Film Producer, Director of Photography, +5

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I'm Jon Mercer, a creative professional with 17 years of experience in both production and post. I've worked with major brands and agencies, academic institutions, and non-profits and NGOs both domestically and internationally. My work combines emotional driven storytelling with an ability to assess my client's needs and viewer's motivations.…

Available to hire

I’m Jon Mercer, a creative professional with 17 years of experience in both production and post. I’ve worked with major brands and agencies, academic institutions, and non-profits and NGOs both domestically and internationally. My work combines emotional driven storytelling with an ability to assess my client’s needs and viewer’s motivations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer + Director at Pixela Pictures Films

January 1, 2019 - Present

Produced, directed, and edited feature-length documentary content for NGOs, universities, and brands; established best practices for field producing and storytelling; coordinated external specialists including animators, sound mixers, editors, and additional regional producers to maintain a cohesive creative vision and delivery schedule.

Owner + Director at Key and Kite String

January 1, 2015 - Present

Produce, direct, and edit documentary content for NGOs, universities, and brands; establish best practices for field producing and storytelling; coordinate external specialists including animators, sound mixers, editors, and additional regional producers while maintaining creative vision and delivery schedules.

Senior Editor + Colorist at Accomplice Edit

January 1, 2015 - October 20, 2025

Ranged/supervised editing, color grading, and composed sessions; maintained and updated technology, equipment, and workflow for editorial and motion graphics divisions; provided creative and technical supervision of junior editors and GFX assistants.

Editor, Freelance at Freelance

January 1, 2009 - October 20, 2025

Edited broadcast commercials and created GFX using Final Cut Pro, Avid, and After Effects; produced client deliverables ranging from D-Beta/HD camera masters to authored DVDs and FTP postings; managed assistants and interns; prepared EDLs for online sessions; digitized and logged session elements; streamlined workflows with fellow assistants and engineers; built streaming workflows.

Assistant Editor / Motion Graphics at Finish Editorial

January 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025

Edited broadcast commercials and created GFX using Final Cut Pro, Avid, and After Effects; produced client deliverables; managed assistants and interns; provided hardware/software consulting and technical support for creative teams.

Online Editor at DDR - Dir. Amy Siegel

January 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025

Online editor for feature documentary; supported post-production workflow and editorial cuts.