Michael Parker-Smith is an Editor and Producer with over a decade of experience across film, television, advertising, branded content, and commercial production. Specialising in crafting engaging edits that balance creativity, pacing, and technical precision, Michael has built a diverse career spanning both commercial and independent productions.
 Based in Adelaide, Australia, Michael has worked in post-production on campaigns for high-profile clients including Sony Music Australia, EMI Australia, Warner Music Australia, Spotify, and Paramount. He has also collaborated in post-production alongside an Academy Award-nominated producer, further refining his approach to cinematic storytelling and creative workflow management. Alongside his commercial work, Michael has independently written, produced, directed, and edited multiple short films, overseeing projects from initial concept development through to final delivery. His expertise spans film producing, video editing, colour grading, sound design, motion graphics, and post-production workflow management, with a strong passion for visual storytelling across film, television, and digital media. Michael holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) with Honours, a Diploma of Arts, and has completed additional studies in marketing and budgeting.

Michael Parker-Smith

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Michael Parker-Smith is an Editor and Producer with over a decade of experience across film, television, advertising, branded content, and commercial production. Specialising in crafting engaging edits that balance creativity, pacing, and technical precision, Michael has built a diverse career spanning both commercial and independent productions.
 Based in Adelaide, Australia, Michael has worked in post-production on campaigns for high-profile clients including Sony Music Australia, EMI Australia, Warner Music Australia, Spotify, and Paramount. He has also collaborated in post-production alongside an Academy Award-nominated producer, further refining his approach to cinematic storytelling and creative workflow management. Alongside his commercial work, Michael has independently written, produced, directed, and edited multiple short films, overseeing projects from initial concept development through to final delivery. His expertise spans film producing, video editing, colour grading, sound design, motion graphics, and post-production workflow management, with a strong passion for visual storytelling across film, television, and digital media. Michael holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) with Honours, a Diploma of Arts, and has completed additional studies in marketing and budgeting.

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Michael Parker-Smith is an Editor and Producer with over a decade of experience across film, television, advertising, branded content, and commercial production. Specialising in crafting engaging edits that balance creativity, pacing, and technical precision, Michael has built a diverse career spanning both commercial and independent productions.

Based in Adelaide, Australia, Michael has worked in post-production on campaigns for high-profile clients including Sony Music Australia, EMI Australia, Warner Music Australia, Spotify, and Paramount. He has also collaborated in post-production alongside an Academy Award-nominated producer, further refining his approach to cinematic storytelling and creative workflow management.

Alongside his commercial work, Michael has independently written, produced, directed, and edited multiple short films, overseeing projects from initial concept development through to final delivery.

His expertise spans film producing, video editing, colour grading, sound design, motion graphics, and post-production workflow management, with a strong passion for visual storytelling across film, television, and digital media.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) with Honours, a Diploma of Arts, and has completed additional studies in marketing and budgeting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Producer / Editor at Shattered Films (Freelance)
January 15, 2015 - Present
Budgeting & Scheduling; Location scouting; Casting and Crewing; Funding Applications; Video Editing on Adobe Creative Suite & DaVinci Resolve; Colour Grading & Sound Design; Motion Graphics; Green Screen compositing; Screen writing and developing both short and feature films.
Senior Video Editor / Motion Graphics Animator at Made in Katana
November 1, 2020 - April 26, 2021
Editing footage into short videos for social media; setting up team processes; Troubleshooting tech issues; Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve; Developing TV series to pitch to Stan and Netflix; Interviewing major label talent; Sourcing Talent and Locations; Animating text and graphics to music beats; Fixing technical issues; Client management for video queries; Creating a back-up system workflow for files; Data Wrangling.
Production Assistant / Development Researcher (Volunteer) at Southern Pictures
July 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Assisting with sourcing ideas and content for TV Series and Feature Film documentaries; Sourcing funding opportunities; Ad-hoc duties; Researching film festival distribution and monetary prizes; Creating development proposals; Troubleshooting tech issues; Brainstorming and researching factual documentary concepts; Follow-ups on contact leads.
Designer / Production Assistant (Freelance) at Photoplay Films
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Creating storyboards / location and casting documents for PPM; Preparing final PPM document for client approval; Calling cast, crew and extras to confirm schedules; Running errands as needed.
Integrated Producer at Clemenger BBDO
February 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Organising shoots for OOH and online campaigns; Organising voiceovers and radio campaigns; Raising estimates and Purchase Orders; Assisting in the editing of online content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop; Diary Management for Head of Production, Senior Producer and Senior Production Manager; Setting up WIP meetings; Participating in client meetings with Account Managers and Creatives.
Editor / Production Assistant / Office Manager at Advertising Advantage
July 1, 2017 - February 29, 2020
Assisting in the editing of TV Commercials; Supporting TV Production to deliver high quality TVCs on brief, on time and on budget; Organising catering for location shoots; Logging / backing up footage; Diary Management; Client meetings and coordination.
Archive Researcher at Southern Pictures
March 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Archive research for documentary series co-produced with ABC, Ultimo; Liaised between Post Production and Producers; Logged and archived social media reference content.
Archive Production Assistant at Essential Media and Entertainment
January 23, 2017 - March 6, 2017
Post-production research for a feature film documentary with EME and ABC TV; Conducted phone calls to crew, volunteers and businesses; Logged and archived newspaper articles, magazines, photographs and ABC TV footage; Supported the Producer and Editor; Liaisons with clients and team.
Producer's Assistant at Dancing Road Productions
November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Production support including budget review, schedule planning, insurance coordination and on-set logistics for a multi-night shoot.

Education

Diploma of Arts at SAIBT
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) at Flinders University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) Honours at Flinders University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Content and Social Media Marketing at RMIT Online
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Budgeting Fundamentals at AFTRS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

C Class Driver's Licence
May 27, 2019 - June 29, 2029
Working with Children Clearance
March 4, 2024 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail

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