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Hi, I’m Kai Ettrick, a post-production supervisor and video editor with 10+ years delivering studio-grade editorial pipelines for Warner Bros., Marvel, and Disney while at a $500M AI startup.
I excel in ACES/DI color delivery, VFX integration, and leading multi-specialist teams to consistently reduce cycle times by 25-30%.
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Work Experience
Post Production Supervisor at Flawless AI
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026Streamlined post-production workflow for a team of 3 specialists, applying post-production management practices and software to achieve a 25% reduction in project completion times. Facilitated collaboration between post-production, engineering, commercial, and science teams in a $500M startup; managed external vendors to enhance project efficiency by 30%. Prepared and rendered over 300 deliverables for major feature films Warner Bros., Marvel, Disney, meeting stringent Digital Intermediate specifications. Reviewed and quality-checked over 1,000 shots for executive approval, achieving 100% compliance with ACES standards and timely delivery.
Lead Video Editor at C&I Studios
June 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023Directed a team of three video editors through the full video finishing process to complete 30 projects, reducing turnaround time by 25% while ensuring superior quality. Enhanced project efficiency by optimizing workflows with post-production software, decreasing the editing cycle by 30% and fluidly integrating graphics and effects.
Video Editor at Bulldog Marketing
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020Delivered over 300 promotional commercials by streamlining localization workflows, ensuring global marketing assets were launched on time across 12 regions and increasing campaign reach. Enhanced VFX animation and motion graphics across 50 videos, leading to a 30% increase in social media engagement.
Post-Production Supervisor at Flawless AI
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026Led a 3-specialist post-production team; redesigned handoff protocols reducing project completion time by 25%. Bridged post-production, engineering, commercial, and science teams alongside 5 vendors at a $500M startup, boosting delivery efficiency by 30%. Delivered 300+ DI-spec deliverables for Warner Bros., Marvel, and Disney; performed QC on 1,000+ shots with 100% ACES compliance and zero late deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at University of Central Florida
December 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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