Ambitious editor with experience in video editing and colour grading using Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. I’ve worked across short films, documentaries, and promotional content, and I’m motivated to meet deadlines even under pressure. I’m calm, fast-working, and strong in teamwork and communication. With hands-on experience grading for cinematic looks and editing documentary-style and comedy short-form projects, I enjoy delivering polished, professional results.

Corey Coates

Ambitious editor with experience in video editing and colour grading using Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. I’ve worked across short films, documentaries, and promotional content, and I’m motivated to meet deadlines even under pressure. I’m calm, fast-working, and strong in teamwork and communication. With hands-on experience grading for cinematic looks and editing documentary-style and comedy short-form projects, I enjoy delivering polished, professional results.

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Ambitious editor with experience in video editing and colour grading using Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. I’ve worked across short films, documentaries, and promotional content, and I’m motivated to meet deadlines even under pressure.

I’m calm, fast-working, and strong in teamwork and communication. With hands-on experience grading for cinematic looks and editing documentary-style and comedy short-form projects, I enjoy delivering polished, professional results.

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Work Experience

Editor at Falmouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Edited multiple university projects with experience in both film editing and documentary editing. Most recently edited an 8-minute short comedy film, "Two Lips and Daisies" (2026).
Colour Grader at Falmouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Colour graded short film and documentary projects to create a professional, cinematic look. Built experience using paid DaVinci Resolve features such as Film Look Creator, developing consistent grading and finishing for productions.
Work Experience - Editor and Cinematographer at Sally Sheen
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supported both filming and editing of a conference showreel hosted by motivational speaker Sally Sheen.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education : Television and Film (BA) - 2:1 at Falmouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
NVQ Level 4 : Creative Media Production at Stratford Upon Avon College
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
NVQ Level 3: Creative Media Production at Stratford Upon Avon College
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Certificate of Higher Education : Television and Film (BA) - 2:1 at Falmouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
NVQ Level 4 : Creative Media Production at Stratford Upon Avon College
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
NVQ Level 3: Creative Media Production at Stratford Upon Avon College
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Avid Media Composer Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
CREDLY badge (URL provided)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Avid Media Composer Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
CREDLY badge (URL provided)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education