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I’m a seasoned post-production and digital media professional with over two decades of experience across traditional animation, film, and publishing. I specialize in delivering high-fidelity content, managing complex workflows, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to final delivery. I’m known for my collaborative approach, steady leadership, and a knack for turning ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging outputs. Currently I lead post-production as a manager and technical systems architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited, directing end-to-end productions, coordinating external studios, and mentoring talent to achieve outstanding, audience-focused results. I pride myself on scalable workflows, vendor liaison, and hands-on creative direction that bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital media.…I’m a seasoned post-production and digital media professional with over two decades of experience across traditional animation, film, and publishing. I specialize in delivering high-fidelity content, managing complex workflows, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to final delivery. I’m known for my collaborative approach, steady leadership, and a knack for turning ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging outputs. Currently I lead post-production as a manager and technical systems architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited, directing end-to-end productions, coordinating external studios, and mentoring talent to achieve outstanding, audience-focused results. I pride myself on scalable workflows, vendor liaison, and hands-on creative direction that bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital media.

Samuel Wheeler

Post-Production, Director of Photography, Film Director, +5

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I’m a seasoned post-production and digital media professional with over two decades of experience across traditional animation, film, and publishing. I specialize in delivering high-fidelity content, managing complex workflows, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to final delivery. I’m known for my collaborative approach, steady leadership, and a knack for turning ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging outputs. Currently I lead post-production as a manager and technical systems architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited, directing end-to-end productions, coordinating external studios, and mentoring talent to achieve outstanding, audience-focused results. I pride myself on scalable workflows, vendor liaison, and hands-on creative direction that bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital media.…I’m a seasoned post-production and digital media professional with over two decades of experience across traditional animation, film, and publishing. I specialize in delivering high-fidelity content, managing complex workflows, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to final delivery. I’m known for my collaborative approach, steady leadership, and a knack for turning ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging outputs. Currently I lead post-production as a manager and technical systems architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited, directing end-to-end productions, coordinating external studios, and mentoring talent to achieve outstanding, audience-focused results. I pride myself on scalable workflows, vendor liaison, and hands-on creative direction that bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital media.

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I’m a seasoned post-production and digital media professional with over two decades of experience across traditional animation, film, and publishing. I specialize in delivering high-fidelity content, managing complex workflows, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept to final delivery. I’m known for my collaborative approach, steady leadership, and a knack for turning ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging outputs.

Currently I lead post-production as a manager and technical systems architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited, directing end-to-end productions, coordinating external studios, and mentoring talent to achieve outstanding, audience-focused results. I pride myself on scalable workflows, vendor liaison, and hands-on creative direction that bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital media.

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Work Experience

Post-Production Manager & Technical Systems Architect at Nocturnal Customs Limited

December 1, 2012 - Present

Directed Nocturnal Productions and freelance editing for clients, delivering emotionally engaging master deliverables. Managed complex editorial narratives and quality control for high-tier documentary projects, including the Instruments of the Moana series and the trailer for the sensitive Glimpses documentary. Acted as editor for external studios, including Campfire Studios and The Savage Film Maker. Spearheaded end-to-end productions (Producer, Director, Writer) for feature projects such as Zomb’d and Valley of the Succubus, the latter premiering at Festival de Cannes Court Métrage. Managed technical asset delivery and live screen operations for high-stakes environments, including the Chiefs NZR U Contract and NZ Fashion Week.

CGI Tutor & Pipeline Mentor at Freelance Animation School

November 1, 2003 - September 1, 2006

Directed and mentored advanced 2nd and 3rd-year technical talent in complex CGI pipelines. Authored CGI animation curriculum and ensured strict adherence to NZQA content delivery standards. Achieved an outstanding 94% pass rate among graduating students, successfully transitioning talent into the professional animation and game development industries.

Publications Co-editor at Unitec Student Union

December 1, 2000 - November 1, 2003

Spearheaded resource management and vendor negotiations, auditing external supplier pipelines to decrease production costs by 25%. Completely overhauled the legacy media pipeline, transforming a drab, black-and-white newsprint publication into a premium, full-color glossy magazine, directly increasing advertising revenue by 70%. Directed end-to-end production of multi-disciplinary projects, including two CDs mastered by Kog Transmissions, coordinating with external artists and marketing teams.

Layout & Design at Loop Magazine

November 1, 1998 - September 1, 1999

Layout and design; Cartoonist/illustrator for entertainment page. Production and Distribution. Key achievements included conceiving and co-directing Loop CD for the September issue to coincide with the magazine’s first cover-price issue, featuring artists such as Trinity Roots, Shapesifter, King Kapisi, Bongmaster, House of Downtown, Twinset, and 50Hz.

In-Between Animation Artist & Trainer at Toonz Animation

March 1, 1994 - September 1, 1996

Delivered broadcast-quality traditional animation for major Walt Disney Television properties, including Tex Tin Star, Pith Possum, Quack Pack, Timon and Pumba, Redux Riding Hood, Tales from the Crypt: Third Pig. Mastered in-house production speeds within two weeks of initial training and progressed to actively training incoming animators on studio workflow standards.