I'm a Sydney-based editor and motion graphics professional with a passion for crafting cinematic stories through sharp editing, bold motion graphics, and thoughtful colour work. I’ve collaborated with major brands and independent filmmakers alike, delivering on tight timelines and ambitious creative briefs. Beyond the cut, I enjoy mentoring junior editors, exploring new tools like Runway ML and DaVinci Resolve, and finding inventive ways to tell stories that resonate with audiences.…

TOMMIE McSWEENEY

I'm a Sydney-based editor and motion graphics professional with a passion for crafting cinematic stories through sharp editing, bold motion graphics, and thoughtful colour work. I’ve collaborated with major brands and independent filmmakers alike, delivering on tight timelines and ambitious creative briefs. Beyond the cut, I enjoy mentoring junior editors, exploring new tools like Runway ML and DaVinci Resolve, and finding inventive ways to tell stories that resonate with audiences.…

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I’m a Sydney-based editor and motion graphics professional with a passion for crafting cinematic stories through sharp editing, bold motion graphics, and thoughtful colour work. I’ve collaborated with major brands and independent filmmakers alike, delivering on tight timelines and ambitious creative briefs.

Beyond the cut, I enjoy mentoring junior editors, exploring new tools like Runway ML and DaVinci Resolve, and finding inventive ways to tell stories that resonate with audiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics professional responsible for editing and creating motion graphics across a range of short films, branded content, and government/ corporate projects. Notable work includes Kil Grill Chill (Krassy Nova) TROPFEST entry, the Over short film for Bus Stop Films, Inland Rail (Australian Government ongoing), Brighworks, and multiple TVCs and social assets for LEGO, NRL Women’s Rise, FIFA World Cup campaigns, YouFoodz, Ampol, and more. Proficient in on-set, offline/online editing, color grading, sound mixing, rotoscoping, 360° filming, timelapses, and VFX composting.
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Krassy Nova
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led editing and motion graphics for Kil Grill Chilll, a Tropfest entry; oversaw offline/online editing, color, VFX, and credits.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Inland Rail (Australian Government)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ongoing corporate edits for Inland Rail project.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Brightworks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Permanent ongoing post-production editor for corporate TVCs and social assets.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Short films including Blank Canvas (2024) and Peaches N’ Cream (2024); continued post-production duties across multiple projects.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
I’ve Got You (2023) – Short Film (SXSW Sydney selection); Fences (2023) – Short Film (Flickerfest selection).
Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worley 50 Year Legacy Series – Corporate docos (6 x 7 min episodes) and related social/asset edits.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lego World Play Day – Social media assets; Lego Store Grand Opening – Social media assets.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Various clients (NRL Women’s Rise, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Hyundai, Youfoodz, AMPOL, etc.)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created social media assets and TVC edits for multiple campaigns in 2023.
Editor & Motion Graphics at Lexus
January 1, 2019 - Present
Branded content for Lexus – Visionaries (2019).
Editor & Motion Graphics at Netflix
January 1, 2018 - Present
Santa Clarita Diet – TVC (2018).
Editor & Motion Graphics at Google
January 1, 2016 - Present
Election Day – 3 online pre-rolls (2016).
Editor & Motion Graphics at Toyota
January 1, 2016 - Present
RAV4 – Anything Goes – 3 online pre-rolls (2016).
Editor & Motion Graphics at NSW Government
January 1, 2015 - Present
Accelerator Live Presentation (2015).
Editor & Motion Graphics at Kellogg's
January 1, 2014 - Present
Masterbrand – Teacher TVC (2014).
Animator/Editor at JWT (Kleenex, Special K, NUTRIGRAIN, Kit Kat, Coke other JWT animatics)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Animated animatics and editor work across multiple campaigns (2012–2015).
Animator/Editor at JWT (JWT Animated ANIMATICS)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Animated sequences for multiple brands (2013–2015).
Director/Writer/Producer at The Woodcutter
January 1, 2018 - Present
MetroScreen & Screen Australia short film; selections at A Night of Horror (2018).
Director/Producer at Get Out Alive – Fingertips
January 1, 2016 - Present
Music video (2016).
Director/Producer at I Touch Myself – Cancer Council
January 1, 2014 - Present
Music video behind the scenes (2014).
Director/Producer at Nerds in Love
January 1, 2014 - Present
Short film behind the scenes (2014).
Director/Producer at Circle of Lies
January 1, 2011 - Present
Feature behind the scenes (2011).
Editor at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Blank Canvas short film — editing and post-production.
Freelance Editor & Motion Graphics at RMK (Freelance Agency)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Offline & online editing, motion graphics for multiple agencies (Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, DDB, VML-Y&R, etc.).
On-Set Transport Coordinator / Driver at Pieces of Her (Netflix) / Other productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
On-set transport coordination and driver duties for Netflix series production.
Director Driver / On-Set Transport at Deepsea Challenge 3D (Documentary)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Director Driver for James Cameron-produced documentary shoot.
Director Driver at Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Miramax Feature)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Director Driver for Guillermo Del Toro-directed feature shoot.
VIP Artist Driver at Bad Omens - Knotfest Tour
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
VIP artist driver for AXLE Events tour.
VIP Artist Driver at Weird Al Yankovic Tour
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
VIP artist driver for AXLE Events tour.
Sound-Van Follow Vehicle Driver at Mad Max: Furyosa (Warner Bros / KMM)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Sound-van follow vehicle driver for feature production.
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films / Krassy Nova (Tropfest entry) and related productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead offline and online editing, color grading, VFX comping, rotoscoping, 360° filming, timelapse, sound mixing, and motion graphics for short films, TVCs, and corporate projects. Credits include Kil Grill Chill (Tropfest entry), Over (Bus Stop Films), Inland Rail campaign materials, and other branded content.
Editor / Motion Graphics Designer at Freelance – Agencies: JWT, DDB, VML-Y&R, BWM-Dentsu, RMK
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Offline & online editing, color grading, VFX, rotoscoping, and motion graphics for a broad range of TVCs, brand campaigns, and digital content; supported creative teams across multiple agencies.
Offline/Online Editor & Colourist at BrightWorks
January 1, 2024 - Present
Permanent ongoing editing and colour work for corporate and broadcast assets.
Editor at Worley
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Editor for the 50 Year Legacy Series (Corporate Doc), 6 x 7-minute episodes.
Video Editor at LEGO
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
World Play Day social media assets; LEGO Store Grand Opening social assets.
Video Editor at NRL Women’s Rise
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Social media assets production for 2023 campaigns.
TVC Editor / Motion Graphics at AMPOL
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
TVC work including Pickles & Florist campaigns.
Video Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Branded content work for Santa Clarita Diet TVC campaign.
Video Editor at Google
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
GBOARD and Elections Day assets; instructional online pre-rolls.
Video Editor / Motion Graphics at NSW Government
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Accelerator Live Presentation and related online/video assets.
Video Editor / Motion Graphics at Kellogg's
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Masterbrand campaigns including Teacher TVC.
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Inland Rail
January 1, 2025 - Present
Australian Government – Ongoing corporate edits
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at BrightWorks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Various TV’s – Permanent ongoing
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Blank Canvas – Short Film
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Peaches N' Cream – Short Film
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
I've Got You – Short Film (Selection SXSW Sydney)
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Fences – Short Film (Selection Flickerfest)
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Worley
January 1, 2023 - Present
WORLEY 50 YEAR LEGACY SERIES (Corporate DoCo) 6 x 7 MIN EPISODES
Offline/Online Editor at Freelance (Agent: RMK) for agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, JWT, DDB, VML-Y&R, BWM-Dentsu
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Provided offline and online editing for multi-platform campaigns across top agencies, collaborating with senior producers and creative teams.
Editor / Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited short films and branded content including I’ve Got You, Peaches N’ Cream, Fences; contributed motion graphics and VFX.
Editor / Motion Graphics at Bus Stop Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited and produced post for 2024 short films Blank Canvas and Peaches N' Cream, delivering offline/online edits and color work.
Video Editor / On-set / Post Production at Worley 50 Year Legacy Series (Corporate Doc) - Worley
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited 6 x 7-min episodes for a corporate documentary series, coordinating post-production across multiple episodes.
Video Editor / Motion Graphics at Inland Rail (Australian Government) - Ongoing
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ongoing editing and motion graphics deliverables for Inland Rail corporate communications.
Editor / Corporate / TVC at BrightWorks
January 1, 2025 - Present
Permanent ongoing editor for corporate assets and TVCs across multiple clients.
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics at Kil Grill Chill (Krassy Nova) / Tropfest
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Senior Editor & Motion Graphics for Kil Grill Chill, Tropfest entry (2026).
Editor / Short Film at Bus Stop Films - Over
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for the short film Over; selected for Best Comedy at Flickerfest.

Education

Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 1, 2007 - January 22, 2026
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - January 22, 2026
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 1, 2007 - February 11, 2026
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - February 11, 2026
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 1, 2007 - February 11, 2026
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - February 11, 2026
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Diploma of Screen at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Multimedia at Institute for Design Entertainment & Art (iDEA), Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Diploma of Screen
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level