Kai Ettrick

Led 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.

Streamlined 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.

Directed 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.