I have been cutting short films since I was a kid, and I've gone on to learn from the best in Hollywood. I lived and worked in LA as an assistant editor and trailer cutter for Voltage Pictures and Netflix to name a few. During covid I worked on an indie production from start to finish, as lead editor on the film. I also teach and tutor english online.…

RileyCMorris

I have been cutting short films since I was a kid, and I've gone on to learn from the best in Hollywood. I lived and worked in LA as an assistant editor and trailer cutter for Voltage Pictures and Netflix to name a few. During covid I worked on an indie production from start to finish, as lead editor on the film. I also teach and tutor english online.…

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I have been cutting short films since I was a kid, and I’ve gone on to learn from the best in Hollywood. I lived and worked in LA as an assistant editor and trailer cutter for Voltage Pictures and Netflix to name a few. During covid I worked on an indie production from start to finish, as lead editor on the film.

I also teach and tutor english online.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Producer at Shut Up and Prance Comedy Group
July 18, 2011 - May 5, 2015
Producer of short form comedic content. Full service proudcing, writing, editing, score, graphics/titles, publishing, branding. You name it I did it.
Assistant Editor at Voltage Pictures and Exploding Pictures
January 14, 2014 - August 5, 2018
Assist with compiling footage, organizing takes, minor color corrections, creating temp sound and music design. Trailer editor, behind the scenes content, EPK editor, commercials and music videos as well.
"Hired Gun" traveling editor at Create, Troika Creative, Royal Creative, etc...
April 4, 2014 - May 8, 2018
Would get hired on to assist with various projects, editing, building tracks for editors, compiling scenes/clips, transcribing subtitles by hand, ingesting footage, exporting media to various source mediums, etc... Could be on a project for 2-6 weeks at any given time.
Lead Editor at 13 Fanboy "Voorhees Productions"
September 15, 2018 - May 21, 2025
Feature length film editor from start to finish. Designed opening and closing credit sequences. Troubleshooting cutting room floor decisions. Creating editing flow during peak COVID times. Collaborating daily with the director and/or producer. I also cut the trailers and teasers for the project. I started as the assistant editor solely focused on the safety and security and proper safehold duplication of the footage recieved everyday from cameras. I also shot and edited the BTS content for the film, as well as heavily contributing to the story.

Education

Associates of Education at Tarrant County College
February 5, 2011 - December 14, 2013
Special Focus in Public Speaking and American Sign Language

Qualifications

Eagle Scout Rank
July 24, 2003
International Teaching Certificate by EuroPass
July 24, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE608 Concept Piece
    Medicinal Marijuana organization, tested and tried content for their instagram market. The goal was to inform not to advertise, which was illegal at the time. NM has since changed their policy so the scope of the video needs had changed. explainervideo video videoeditor animator advert…
    uniE608 Creative Video Editor REEL
    My reel from time in LA before cutting a feature in New Mexico. video videoeditor reel…
    uniE608 BTS for Indie Horror Project
    Here's a behind the scenes look at Dee Wallace shooting in New Mexico for the indie horror film, 13 Fanboy. video videoeditor BTS promo…
    uniE608 Trailer Editor
    Trailer I cut for the film 13 Fanboy, for which I was also the main editor. video videoeditor advert trailer trailereditor movietrailer…
    uniE608 EPK Vignette Reel
    Here is a reel of other EPK videos I made for various production companies. Most of this work was with Voltage Pictures. I have permission to exhibit this work as I am the sole editor for the interviews and 'cutdown' versions of the various film clips included. video videoeditor promomaterial promo EPKVideo PitchDeck…
    uniE621 13 Fanboy Feature edit
    I worked as the lead film editor for this film. Taught myself how to cut proficiently and effectively with Davinci Resolve Pro. photo…