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Mark Emerson

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at Walt Disney Imagineering
September 1, 2024 - Present
Department lead handling narrative and technical needs across multiple projects; editing for immersive experiences and unconventional environments.
Co-Lead Editor at DreamWorks Animation
September 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Co-led editorial for four feature editors; oversaw editorial delivery and workflow; contributed to a fully cut 85-minute feature film within three months.
Associate Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
November 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Edited 'Strange World' and supported editorial development; built animatics and sequences for immersive storytelling.
Associate Editor at WildBrain Studios
March 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Worked on 'Strange World'; built animatics for action/drama/comedy/suspense scenes; collaborated with Layout on multiple sequences.
Associate Editor at Wink Animation Studios
December 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025
2D animation comedy editing; demanded authenticity and consistency due to loyal fan base and iconic IP.
Editor at DreamWorks Animation TV
May 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Edited Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (37 episodes), Kip and the Age of the Wonder Beasts (pilot), Archibald's Next Big Thing (pilot); multi-episode workload concurrently; collaborated with three directors to ensure cohesive pacing.
Assistant Editor at Original Force Animation
March 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Supported three editors on two feature films; contributed to audio recording booths and audio engineering.
Assistant Editor at Lucasfilm Animation
September 1, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Worked on 'Strange Magic,' a George Lucas musical; organized animation workflow and shot tracking.
Editorial & Development PA at Walt Disney Animation Studios
May 1, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Provided editorial and development support; collaborated with editors, producers, writers, and audio engineers; assisted with shot tracking and data management.
Editor at Walt Disney Imagineering
September 1, 2024 - Present
Department lead handling both narrative and technical needs across multiple projects.
Lead Editor at DreamWorks Animation
September 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Lead editing across four feature films, oversaw a team of editors; produced fully cut 85-minute feature in 3 months.
Associate Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
November 1, 2022 - September 28, 2025
21 years of experience shaping narrative trailers and features; built a collaborative leadership style; worked on top studios.
Associate Editor at Wild Brain Studios
March 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Built animatics for action / drama / comedy / suspense scenes; worked on 'Strange World' and 'Peanuts Special' segments; 2D animation editing.
2nd Assistant Editor at Lucasfilm Animation
September 1, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Strange Magic (A George Lucas Musical); worked with George Lucas and Gary Rydstrom; managed outputs and technical handoffs with vendors.
1st Assistant Editor at Original Force Animation
March 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Supported 3 editors on 2 separate films; constructed two audio recording booths and audio engineering.
Editorial and Development PA at Walt Disney Animation Studios
May 1, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Editorial and development support; internal coordination with creative teams.
Editor at Walt Disney Imagineering
September 1, 2024 - Present
Department lead handling both narrative and technical needs across multiple immersive projects; editing for experiential spaces and non-traditional media; collaborating with design, production and engineering teams.
Co-Lead Editor at DreamWorks Animation
September 30, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Department lead overseeing 4 feature film editors; collaborated with directors to shape pacing, tone and story; delivered a fully cut 85-minute feature within three months.
Associate Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
November 30, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Built animatics for action, drama, comedy and suspense sequences; collaborated with Layout on multiple sequences; supported feature editors.
Associate Editor at WildBrain Studios
March 31, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Worked on ‘Strange World’ and other projects; built animatics and edited scenes for multiple sequences; mentored by senior editors.
2nd Assistant Editor at Lucasfilm Animation
September 30, 2014 - September 28, 2025
Worked on ‘Strange Magic’ (George Lucas Musical); collaborated with George Lucas and Gary Rydstrom; managed outputs and handoffs with vendors.
1st Assistant Editor at Original Force Animation
March 31, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Led editorial sessions with Director; recorded engineering and directed actors for scratch dialogue; supported senior editors on animated features.
Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
May 31, 2007 - September 28, 2025
Supported feature editors, producers, writers and audio engineers; contributed to the production workflow on title projects including ‘Meet the Robinsons’.
Editor at Walt Disney Imagineering
September 1, 2024 - Present
Department lead handling both narrative and technical needs across multiple projects; edited and supervised editorial workflow, coordinating with creative teams and vendors to maintain quality and schedules.
Co-Lead Editor at DreamWorks Animation
September 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Department lead overseeing 4 feature film editors; collaborated with directors and producers; delivered a fully cut 85-minute feature in 3 months; coordinated with layout, VFX, and post teams.
Assistant Editor at WildBrain Studios
March 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Edited 2D animation comedy editing; contributed to notable specials including 'To Mom (and Dad) with Love' and 'Peanuts Special – For Ald Lang Syne'; maintained authenticity and consistency for iconic IP; led editorial sessions with editors and vendors.
Associate Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
November 30, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Built animatics for 'Strange World' across action/drama/comedy/suspense sequences; collaborated with Layout on multiple sequences; recognized for collaborative leadership and storytelling.
2nd Assistant Editor at Lucasfilm Animation
September 30, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Supported editing on major projects including 'Strange Magic' (a George Lucas musical); collaborated with George Lucas and Gary Rydstrom; managed outputs and technical handoffs with vendors.
1st Assistant Editor at Original Force Animation
March 31, 2016 - October 3, 2025
Supported four editors on two separate film projects; constructed two audio recording booths and oversaw audio engineering and asset handling.
Lead Editor at DreamWorks Animation TV
May 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
Led editorial on Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (37 episodes); prepared pilots for Kipo and the Age of Wonder Beasts and Archibald's Next Big Thing; oversaw multi-episode editorial pacing and cohesion across multiple directors.
2nd Assistant Editor at Lucasfilm Animation
September 1, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Supported 2nd Assistant Editor on Lucasfilm Animation projects; contributed to Strange Magic (George Lucas Musical); managed outputs and hand-offs with vendors.
1st Assistant Editor at Original Force Animation
March 1, 2016 - October 3, 2025
Supported three editors on two feature films; assisted with editorial setup and workflows; contributed to post-production pipelines.
Associate Editor at Wink Animation
December 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Extinct project; led editorial sessions with Director; oversaw recording engineering and directed actors for scratch dialogue.
Associate Editor at Wild Brain Studios
March 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Peanuts Special - ‘To Mom (and Dad) with Love’; Peanuts Special - ‘For Adult Lang Syne’; 2D animation comedy editing; ensured authenticity and consistency for iconic IP.
Assistant Editor at Walt Disney Animation Studios
May 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Supported feature film editors, producers, writers and audio engineers; acted as script supervisor and maintained shot-tracking database on projects such as Meet the Robinsons.

Education

AA in Digital Video Production at Bellevue Community College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Associate of Arts in Digital Video Production at Bellevue Community College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
AA in Digital Video Production at Bellevue Community College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other