Hi, I’m Maisie McFarlane, a creative and passionate Video Editor based in Matlock, Derbyshire. I’m a recent graduate with over five years’ experience in the Adobe Suite and a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and post-production. My highest-graded university module was Post Production, reflecting my focus on polishing edits to engage audiences. I love making content that feels engaging and purposeful—whether it’s interviews, promos, or social shorts—and I bring a collaborative, organized approach to every project, delivering polished results on deadline.

Maisie McFarlane

Hi, I’m Maisie McFarlane, a creative and passionate Video Editor based in Matlock, Derbyshire. I’m a recent graduate with over five years’ experience in the Adobe Suite and a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and post-production. My highest-graded university module was Post Production, reflecting my focus on polishing edits to engage audiences. I love making content that feels engaging and purposeful—whether it’s interviews, promos, or social shorts—and I bring a collaborative, organized approach to every project, delivering polished results on deadline.

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Hi, I’m Maisie McFarlane, a creative and passionate Video Editor based in Matlock, Derbyshire. I’m a recent graduate with over five years’ experience in the Adobe Suite and a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and post-production. My highest-graded university module was Post Production, reflecting my focus on polishing edits to engage audiences.

I love making content that feels engaging and purposeful—whether it’s interviews, promos, or social shorts—and I bring a collaborative, organized approach to every project, delivering polished results on deadline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Videographer at CREOCOMMS, Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Filmed and edited professional videos for clients (esports challenge videos).
Documentary Director/Producer at Automated Horizons Documentary, University of Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote, produced and directed a team of 3 on AI in the creative industries for dissertation; achieved a first and won Best Factual Film at Sparkie Awards.
Producer/Director at Everyday Drives, University of Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Wrote, produced and directed a car programme; managed creative and logistical aspects in a team of 2; won Best Editor at Sparkie Awards.
Video Editor at Darren Mundy Art
January 1, 2025 - Present
Video editor for a commercial video for an artist in the North East.
Video Editor at The Reality of Misogyny (Documentary)
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Wrote, produced, directed and edited a documentary about incel culture and the male loneliness epidemic.
Co-producer and Video Editor at Mary Ann Cotton (Documentary)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Co-produced and edited a documentary about the life of serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.
Producer and Editor at Is University Worth It? (Podcast)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Produced and edited an audio documentary about the struggles of University students, staff and graduates in the creative industries.
Co-producer and Video Editor at Helens Language Home
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-producer and head video editor for English Language courses and social media content.
Video Editor at Garys Urban Larder
January 1, 2023 - Present
Video editor for YouTube channel; camera operator and sound recordist on set.
Video Editor at The UltimutT Walk
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Edited together a video of photos taken from a charity walk for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to Olvera, Spain.
Student Videographer at CREOCOMMS, Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Filming and editing professional videos for clients (E-sports challenge videos).
Director/ Producer at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - Present
Automated Horizons documentary: wrote, produced and directed a documentary about AI in the creative industries for my dissertation (achieved a first). Won Best Factual Film at Sparkie Awards.
Director/ Producer at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Everyday Drives car programme: wrote, produced and directed; managed all creative and logistical aspects of production in a team of 2. Won Best Editor at Sparkie Awards.
Video Editor at Darren Mundy Art, Whitley Bay
January 1, 2025 - Present
Video editor for a commercial video for an artist in the North East.
Documentary Filmmaker/ Editor at The Reality of Misogyny
January 1, 2022 - Present
Wrote, produced, directed and edited a documentary about the rising “incel culture” and the male loneliness epidemic.
Co-producer and Video Editor at Mary Ann Cotton (University of Sunderland)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-producer and video editor for a documentary about the life of serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.
Producer/ Editor at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Is University Worth It? Podcast — Produced and edited an audio documentary about the struggles of students, staff and graduates in the creative industries.
Co-producer and Head Video Editor at Helens Language Home
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-producer and head video editor for video content for English language courses and social media content.
Video Editor at Garys Urban Larder
January 1, 2023 - Present
Video editor for YouTube content; camera operator and sound recordist when on set.
Video Editor at The Ultimut Walk (Facebook, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited a video of photos from a charity walk.
Student Videographer at CREOCOMMS
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Filmed and edited professional videos for clients, including E-sports challenge videos.
Director/Producer at University of Sunderland
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Wrote, produced and directed an Automated Horizons documentary about AI in the creative industries for my dissertation; led a team of 3; achieved a first and won Best Factual Film at Sparkie Awards, University of Sunderland.
Director/Producer at University of Sunderland
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Wrote, produced and directed Everyday Drives, a car programme; managed all creative and logistical aspects in a two-person team; won Best Editor at Sparkie Awards, University of Sunderland.
Video Editor at Darren Mundy Art
January 1, 2025 - Present
Video editor for a commissioned commercial video for an artist in the North East.
Documentary Writer/Producer/Editor at The Reality of Misogyny (Nottingham)
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Wrote, produced, directed and edited a documentary on incel culture and the male loneliness epidemic.
Co-producer/Video Editor at Mary Ann Cotton Documentary (University of Sunderland)
December 31, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Co-producer and video editor for a documentary about the life of Mary Ann Cotton.
Producer/Editor (Is University Worth It? Podcast) at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Produced and edited an audio documentary about the struggles of university students, staff and graduates in creative industries.
Co-producer/Head Video Editor at Helens Language Home
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-producer and head video editor for English language courses and social media content.
Video Editor at Garys Urban Larder
January 1, 2023 - Present
Video editor for YouTube content; also camera operator and on-set sound recordist when required.
Video Editor at The Ultimut Walk (Facebook) - Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Edited a video montage of photos from the charity walk to Olvera, Spain.

Education

BA (Hons) Media Production (First Class Honours) at University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Level 3 BTEC Film and TV Production at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies (Part of Nottingham Trent University)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Level 3 BTEC Film and Tv Production at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies (Part of Nottingham Trent University)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Level 3 BTEC Film and TV Production at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies (Part of Nottingham Trent University)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Qualifications

Best Editor, Sparkie Award
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Best Factual Film, Sparkie Award
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Best Editor - Sparkie Award, University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Best Factual Film - Sparkie Award, University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Sparkie Award – Best Editor, University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Sparkie Award – Best Factual Film (Automated Horizons Documentary)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization