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I’m Leo Carter, a bilingual (English-Chinese) video editor and multimedia producer with a decade of experience in editing, color, sound, and visual storytelling. Raised in a bicultural Beijing household, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and a passion for crafting thoughtful narratives through image, sound, and structure.
I thrive on shaping stories from concept to final cut, collaborating with diverse crews and audiences to create work that resonates. Whether behind the monitors, with the camera, or on set, I bring curiosity, discipline, and a love for the craft.
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Language
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Work Experience
Independent Content Producer at FiveColors Earth
June 1, 2024 - PresentApplied professional production and post-skills to support a newly launched family-led cultural travel YouTube channel.
Freelance Script Translator at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017Translated multiple commercial feature film screenplays between English and Chinese, including projects for Edko Films and Disney. Ensured cultural nuance, tone accuracy, and authenticity for professional production use.
Media Specialist at Embassy of Canada to China, Beijing
April 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016Managed full video production workflow including studio lighting, sound recording, filming, and post-production editing for the YouTube channel SME Gateway to China.
Camera Assistant & Translator at CCTV Documentary Field Project
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Assisted documentary production focusing on regional wildlife and cultural heritage preservation; conducted bilingual interviews with University of Wisconsin–Madison students and faculty during an academic exchange.
Internal Communications Video Editor at China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Edited an official communications video under intense deadlines, coordinating with leadership feedback to deliver major cuts and structural revisions while maintaining editorial judgment.
Independent Content Producer at Five Colors Earth
June 1, 2024 - PresentApplied professional production and post-production skills to support a newly launched family-led cultural travel YouTube channel.
Actor at Beijing 9 Theatre
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Selected acting credit for The Hero's Upstairs.
Actor at Peking University Centennial Memorial Hall & Penghao Theater
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Selected acting credit for The Unclaimed.
Actor at Various theatres
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Supporting roles in additional stage productions and music video projects.
Video Editor at Rivers of Life (Documentary)
January 1, 2024 - PresentEdited a documentary following seven young people journeying through Northern Quebec along the Magpie River. Selected editing samples include Montreal Montage and RV Crash Sequence.
Director / Post Production at Raccoon Man
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected and edited an independent short film produced during a fast-paced two-day shoot in Montreal with a small crew of friends and family.
Actor at Peking University Central Memorial Hall & Penghao Theater
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Acted in The Unclaimed at PKU Central Memorial Hall and Penghao Theater (2012).
Actor (Supporting Roles) at Various
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Supporting roles in additional stage productions and music video projects (2010–2014).
Freelance Script Translator at Various clients
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017Translated multiple commercial feature film screenplays between English and Chinese, including projects for Edko Films and Disney. Ensured cultural nuance, tone accuracy, and authenticity for professional productions.
Education
Screenwriter Program at Toronto Film School
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020MFA in Film Making at University of China, Beijing
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Bachelor at Peking University, Beijing
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Screenwriter Program at Toronto Film School
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020MFA in Film Making at University of China, Beijing
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Bachelor at Peking University, Beijing
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Screenwriter Program at Toronto Film School
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020MFA in Film Making at University of China, Beijing
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Bachelor at Peking University, Beijing
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Screenwriter Program at Toronto Film School
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020MFA in Film Making at University of China, Beijing
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Bachelor at Peking University, School of International Studies
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Screenwriter Program at Toronto Film School
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020MFA in Film Making at University of China, Beijing
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2015Bachelor at Peking University, Beijing – School of International Studies
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013Qualifications
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) — Internal Communications Video Editor
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016CSRC Internal Communications Video Editor
January 1, 2016 - April 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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