I'm Laine Longton, a Vancouver-based filmmaker, cellist, and visual artist. My work blends music and moving images across film production, post-production, and studio shoots, with a focus on storytelling and collaborative creation. I trained in post-production and cinematography at the Vancouver Film School (VFS) and have contributed to a range of short films, music videos, and studio projects. I hold a Master of Music Performance and Literature in cello from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance with Honors from the University of Victoria. I bring a professional background as a cellist and a hands-on approach to film editing, direction, and design.

Laine Longton

I'm Laine Longton, a Vancouver-based filmmaker, cellist, and visual artist. My work blends music and moving images across film production, post-production, and studio shoots, with a focus on storytelling and collaborative creation. I trained in post-production and cinematography at the Vancouver Film School (VFS) and have contributed to a range of short films, music videos, and studio projects. I hold a Master of Music Performance and Literature in cello from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance with Honors from the University of Victoria. I bring a professional background as a cellist and a hands-on approach to film editing, direction, and design.

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I’m Laine Longton, a Vancouver-based filmmaker, cellist, and visual artist. My work blends music and moving images across film production, post-production, and studio shoots, with a focus on storytelling and collaborative creation. I trained in post-production and cinematography at the Vancouver Film School (VFS) and have contributed to a range of short films, music videos, and studio projects.

I hold a Master of Music Performance and Literature in cello from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance with Honors from the University of Victoria. I bring a professional background as a cellist and a hands-on approach to film editing, direction, and design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Camp Solo'
July 12, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Offloaded, Transcoded, Synced, and set up project for student editors to work. Set up DaVinci project for colouring and exported necessary files for sound mixing. Exported final project for H.264 and DNxHR.
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Wine Music'
July 19, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Offloaded, Transcoded, Synced, and set up project for student editors to work. Set up DaVinci project for colouring and exported necessary files for sound mixing. Exported final project for H.264 and DNxHR.
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Loveless'
July 15, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Editor/Director of Photography at VFS Acting Campus Production - 'Conditional Yes' - FP219
August 14, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Editor/Talent at VFS Film Production - 'Bach Music Video'
June 5, 2025 - June 13, 2025
Performed cello for and Edited together the synced music video
Editor at VFS Film Production Studio - 'Critical'
May 16, 2025 - June 16, 2025
Editor at VFS Film Production T3 Shoots - 'No. 1 Single'
January 6, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Editor at VFS Film Production T2 Studio Shoots - 'Sugar Glider'
September 30, 2024 - December 5, 2024
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'The Birds, the Bees, and the Cage'
July 20, 2025 - August 18, 2025
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production Final project - 'Moon Marooned'
March 31, 2025 - May 16, 2025
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Ship's Captain' - FP220
November 16, 2025 - Present
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Edmund' - FP219
November 15, 2025 - Present
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Flying High' - FP219
May 24, 2025 - June 17, 2025
DMT/Assistant Editor at VFS Film Production - 'Status Update' - FP219
May 22, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Editor/DOP at Taber Music School
September 6, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Filmed and Edited a promotional video for Taber Music School
Director of Photography at VFS Film Production Final Project - 'Basil & Thyme' - FP219
January 6, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Director at VFS Film Production T3 Shorts - 'Sweet Tooth' - FP219
November 4, 2024 - December 12, 2025
1st AD at VFS Film Production Final projects - 'For You I Will' - FP219
January 7, 2024 - March 21, 2024

Education

Bachelor of Music Cello Performance with Honors at University of Victoria
September 4, 2006 - May 6, 2010
Diploma in Film Production with Honours at Vancouver Film School
June 24, 2024 - June 26, 2025
Specialized in Post Production and Cinematography
Master of Music Performance and Literature in Cello at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 23, 2010 - May 10, 2012

Qualifications

Motion Picture Safety Awareness
September 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025
Avid Certified Specialist
June 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services
    paper RCMSAR

    Filmed and Edited short form recruitment videos for the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue. Developed ideas for new videos and brought into fruition.

    paper "October and June"

    Finishing Editor for small Indie short film.

    paper "The Fibulator"

    A short film made by students in the Writing program at Vancouver Film School.