Hi, I'm Colin MacDonald, a picture editor and colourist with over fifteen years of experience in film and television broadcasting. I've had the privilege to work on award-winning films as well as notable documentary and narrative series, focusing on projects that highlight strong character and storytelling. My passion is collaborating on creative projects that evoke emotion and bring stories to life in innovative ways. I specialize in editing and color grading and have been lucky to lead editing and colour work on a range of documentary series. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I strive to deliver a polished final product that resonates with the audience and elevates the narrative.…

Colin MacDonald

Hi, I'm Colin MacDonald, a picture editor and colourist with over fifteen years of experience in film and television broadcasting. I've had the privilege to work on award-winning films as well as notable documentary and narrative series, focusing on projects that highlight strong character and storytelling. My passion is collaborating on creative projects that evoke emotion and bring stories to life in innovative ways. I specialize in editing and color grading and have been lucky to lead editing and colour work on a range of documentary series. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I strive to deliver a polished final product that resonates with the audience and elevates the narrative.…

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Hi, I’m Colin MacDonald, a picture editor and colourist with over fifteen years of experience in film and television broadcasting. I’ve had the privilege to work on award-winning films as well as notable documentary and narrative series, focusing on projects that highlight strong character and storytelling. My passion is collaborating on creative projects that evoke emotion and bring stories to life in innovative ways.

I specialize in editing and color grading and have been lucky to lead editing and colour work on a range of documentary series. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I strive to deliver a polished final product that resonates with the audience and elevates the narrative.

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Work Experience

Part-Time Academic at Nova Scotia Community College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Role included curriculum development and instruction, student engagement and support, assessment and evaluation, professional development, and administrative responsibilities.
Workshop Instructor
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Developed and delivered workshops including 'Screen Writing For Horror' at Atlantic Filmmakers Co-operative (AFCOOP), 'Intro To Video Production' and 'Data Management For Video Production' at The Centre For Art Tapes. Mentored students on short film projects, providing feedback on concept, screenplay, casting, scheduling, budgeting, and filming.
Picture Editor at Various Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited various documentary series, short films, and development trailers such as Lockdown Engaged and That Hand That Feeds Us. Collaborated closely with directors and producers to shape the narrative in post-production.
Post Production Supervisor at Various Productions
December 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Oversaw post-production processes on projects including Ariyah and Tristan's Inevitable Break-Up and Horizontal Concavity. Managed post-production teams ensuring deadlines were met while maintaining high quality in editing and finishing.
Assistant Editor at Various Productions
December 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Provided assistant editing support for documentaries, feature films and series such as Fanarchy, America Over The Edge, Hope For Wildlife, and more. Assisted in managing post-production workflows, coordinating editing tasks, and ensuring technical quality throughout the production process.
Editor/Colourist at Various Productions
January 1, 2010 - Present
Led editing and colouring for multiple documentary and narrative films and series, including the award-winning Stitches (2020), Farrin (2020), and Duck, Duck, Goose (2018). Responsible for story and character-focused editing, collaborating creatively to evoke emotion and innovate in post-production workflows.
Freelance Post-Production Professional
January 1, 2009 - Present
Television and film editor, colourist, lead and assistant editor with experience working on both long and short form documentary and narrative films and series. Proficient in industry standard workflows and software such as Davinci Resolve, Final Cut, AVID Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, among others.

Education

Screen Arts Diploma at Nova Scotia Community College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Screen Arts Diploma at Nova Scotia Community College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Centre For Entrepreneurship Education Development Small Business Development Lab
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Canadian Media Production Association Producer Internship
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, Former Board Member/Full Membership
December 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Media Production Internship, Canadian Media Production Association
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
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    Colin MacDonald post production reel
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