Hi, I’m Collin Madden—a creative video editor and cinematographer with eight years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and commercial clients. I excel at shaping narrative structure, color grading, and fast-turnaround editing across multiple formats, from vertical reels to cinematic features. I’m always curious and adaptable, learning new techniques to tell meaningful stories that connect with audiences. I love collaborating with producers and brands to bring ideas to life, blending archival footage, interviews, and cinematic editing to create compelling documentaries and branded content. Whether it’s shooting on DSLRs or cinema cameras, I focus on clear storytelling, strong visuals, and polished audio to deliver content that resonates across platforms.

Collin Madden

Hi, I’m Collin Madden—a creative video editor and cinematographer with eight years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and commercial clients. I excel at shaping narrative structure, color grading, and fast-turnaround editing across multiple formats, from vertical reels to cinematic features. I’m always curious and adaptable, learning new techniques to tell meaningful stories that connect with audiences. I love collaborating with producers and brands to bring ideas to life, blending archival footage, interviews, and cinematic editing to create compelling documentaries and branded content. Whether it’s shooting on DSLRs or cinema cameras, I focus on clear storytelling, strong visuals, and polished audio to deliver content that resonates across platforms.

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Hi, I’m Collin Madden—a creative video editor and cinematographer with eight years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and commercial clients. I excel at shaping narrative structure, color grading, and fast-turnaround editing across multiple formats, from vertical reels to cinematic features. I’m always curious and adaptable, learning new techniques to tell meaningful stories that connect with audiences.

I love collaborating with producers and brands to bring ideas to life, blending archival footage, interviews, and cinematic editing to create compelling documentaries and branded content. Whether it’s shooting on DSLRs or cinema cameras, I focus on clear storytelling, strong visuals, and polished audio to deliver content that resonates across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Videographer & Editor at Madden Thompson Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and operate Madden Thompson Media, a boutique video production company based in Alabama. Responsibilities include concept development, pre-production planning, on-location videography, editing, color correction/grading, audio cleanup, and multi-format delivery for YouTube, social media, and campaigns. Focus on storytelling-driven, engaging content and rapid turnarounds for clients.
Digital Media Coordinator at Auburn Office of Advancement Communications
February 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Coordinated digital media efforts for the Auburn University Office of Advancement Communications. Managed content creation, brand-consistent campaigns, and cross-platform distribution (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok). Collaborated with teams to produce branded content and maintain communications cadence.
Part-Time Editor at War Eagle Productions
January 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Produced event videos, commercials, and music videos with emphasis on storytelling and emotional connection. Managed full production pipeline: pre-production, shooting, editing, color grading, and delivery. Delivered multi-format content optimized for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Directed and edited branded content, event coverage, and documentary-style projects. Produced “The Case of a Lifetime: The Stocking Strangler | True Crime Documentary”, combining archival footage, interviews, and cinematic editing. Edited short-form content for alumni engagement across YouTube and social platforms. Edited highlight reels and promotional videos for Auburn Athletics. Collaborated with producers to meet tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency.
Founder / Videographer & Editor at Madden Thompson Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and lead videographer and editor overseeing projects for clients in Alabama, building a diverse portfolio across brand videos, documentaries, and social content.
Digital Media Coordinator at Auburn Office of Advancement Communications
February 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Coordinated digital media initiatives, supporting communications for the university's advancement office with content strategy, production support, and multi-channel distribution.
Part-Time Editor at War Eagle Productions
January 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Produced event videos, commercials, and music videos with emphasis on storytelling and emotional connection. Managed full production pipeline from pre-production to delivery, creating multi-format content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Led branded content and documentary-style projects, including The Case of a Lifetime: The Stocking Strangler.
Founder / Videographer & Editor at Madden Thompson Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded Madden Thompson Media, delivering videography and editing services for YouTube, social media, and commercial clients. Managed full production pipeline from concept through delivery, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production; created multi-format content optimized for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok; produced branded content, event coverage, and documentary-style projects. Led the project The Case of a Lifetime: The Stocking Strangler and collaborated with clients to meet deadlines while maintaining brand consistency.
Digital Media Coordinator at Auburn Office of Advancement Communications
February 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Managed digital media production and communications for the Office of Advancement, coordinating video projects across multiple formats and platforms. Produced and edited content for alumni engagement and campaigns; oversaw pre-production, shooting, editing, color grading, and delivery. Collaborated with producers and teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency; optimized content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Part-Time Editor at War Eagle Productions
January 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Produced event videos, commercials, and music videos with emphasis on storytelling and emotional connection. Managed full production pipeline from pre-production to delivery; edited content for YouTube and social platforms; contributed to branding and promotional materials. Notably produced 'The Case of a Lifetime: The Stocking Strangler' as part of a documentary project; edited highlight reels and promotional videos for Auburn Athletics; worked with producers to meet deadlines.
Digital Media Coordinator at Auburn Office of Advancement Communications
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Managed digital media campaigns and produced event videos; contributed to social content strategy and alumni engagement. Oversaw the full production pipeline from pre-production to delivery and delivered multi-format content optimized for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Part-Time Editor at War Eagle Productions
May 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Produced event videos, commercials, and music videos with emphasis on storytelling and emotional connection. Managed full production pipeline: pre-production, shooting, editing, color grading, and delivery. Delivered multi-format content for alumni engagement and promotional use; directed and edited branded content, event coverage, and documentary-style projects. Produced The Case of a Lifetime: The Stocking Strangler | True Crime Documentary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Auburn University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services