I am a seasoned editor with over 20 years of experience in television post production. I have worked on a wide variety of reality TV genres including competition, dating, docu-drama, home renovation, lifestyle, and travel shows. I take pride in delivering high-quality edits that bring stories to life and captivate audiences. Over the years, I've had the privilege to collaborate with many well-known production companies and networks, gaining extensive experience in both lead and development editing roles. I'm passionate about my craft and always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment industry.

Christopher Sestini

I am a seasoned editor with over 20 years of experience in television post production. I have worked on a wide variety of reality TV genres including competition, dating, docu-drama, home renovation, lifestyle, and travel shows. I take pride in delivering high-quality edits that bring stories to life and captivate audiences. Over the years, I've had the privilege to collaborate with many well-known production companies and networks, gaining extensive experience in both lead and development editing roles. I'm passionate about my craft and always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment industry.

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I am a seasoned editor with over 20 years of experience in television post production. I have worked on a wide variety of reality TV genres including competition, dating, docu-drama, home renovation, lifestyle, and travel shows. I take pride in delivering high-quality edits that bring stories to life and captivate audiences.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with many well-known production companies and networks, gaining extensive experience in both lead and development editing roles. I’m passionate about my craft and always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at Six West Media
April 8, 2021 - May 13, 2024
Series Editor on the following TV shows: Dance Moms A New Era - Lifetime 2024‬ ‭Dance Moms Reunion - Lifetime 2024‬ ‭50/50 Flip Season 2 - A+E 2024 (Lead Editor)‬ ‭Triple Digit Flip Season 2 – A+E 2022 (Lead Editor)‬ ‭50/50 Flip Season 1 – A+E 2022 (Lead Editor)‬ Triple Digit Flip Season 1 – A+E 2021‬ ‭
Editor at World of Wonder
November 14, 2020 - March 30, 2021
Series Editor: The TS Madison Experience – WE 2021‬
Editor at eOne Entertainment
February 16, 2021 - August 25, 2016
Series Editor: Mary Mary Season 5 – WE 2016‬
Editor at ‬ ‭ Lionsgate TV
May 10, 2015 - September 24, 2015
Development Editor
Editor at Lighthearted Entertainment
August 9, 2014 - May 24, 2015
Series Editor on the following TV shows: Bye Felicia – VH1 2015‬ ‭ Dating Naked – VH1 2014‬
Editor at 51 Minds Entertainment
September 17, 2006 - August 18, 2015
Series Editor on the following TV shows: T.I. & Tiny A Family Hustle – VH1 2015‬ ‭ Sisterhood of Hiphop – VH1 2014‬ ‭ Heroes of Cosplay – Syfy 2014‬ ‭ Below Deck – Bravo 2013‬ ‭ Does Someone Have To Go? – FOX 2013‬ ‭ Redneck Island – CMT 2012‬ ‭ Same Name – CBS 2011‬ ‭ Famous Food‬‭ – VH1 2011‬ ‭ Ton of Cash‬‭ – VH1 2011‬ Ray J & Brandy, A Family Business – VH1 2010‬ ‭ Ochocinco, The Ultimate Catch – VH1 2010‬ ‭ New York Goes To Work – VH1 2009‬ ‭ For The Love of Ray J – VH1 2009‬ ‭ Glam God with Vivica A. Fox – VH1 2008‬ ‭ Charm School with Sharon Osbourne – VH1 2008‬ ‭ Gotti’s Way – VH1 2008 (Lead Editor)‬ ‭ Rock of Love with Brett Michaels – VH1 2008‬ ‭ Flavor of Love Season 3 – VH1 2008‬ ‭
Lead Editor at Six West Media - New York, NY
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Edited various reality TV shows including Dance Moms A New Era and Dance Moms Reunion for Lifetime in 2024. Served as Lead Editor for 50/50 Flip Season 2 and Triple Digit Flip Seasons 1 and 2 for A+E. Responsible for assembling, cutting, and refining episodes to meet network and creative standards.
Development Editor at Propagate – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked on development projects as an editor during 2021, shaping pilot episodes and other developmental content to prepare for production and pitching.
Editor at World of Wonder – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited The TS Madison Experience for WE network in 2021, contributing to post-production and delivery of reality programming.
Editor at Bunim-Murray Productions – Glendale, CA
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited Born For Business for Peacock in 2020. Responsible for editing reality show episodes to ensure consistency, pacing, and storytelling quality.
Development Editor at SoulPancake Television – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assisted in the editing and production of development projects in 2017, helping to craft and refine pre-production media content.
Editor at eOne Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Edited Mary Mary Season 5 for WE network in 2016, supporting episode post production, editing, and delivering broadcast-ready content.
Development Editor at Lionsgate TV – Santa Monica, CA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Worked as a development editor in 2015, involved in early editing stages for various projects to prepare content for full production.
Editor at Lighthearted Entertainment – Burbank, CA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Edited projects such as Bye Felicia (VH1 2015) and Dating Naked (VH1 2014), handling post-production workflows including cutting, feedback incorporation, and final edits.
Editor at 51 Minds Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Edited a wide range of reality TV shows for VH1, Bravo, CBS, Syfy, and CMT between 2008 and 2015 including T.I. & Tiny A Family Hustle, Sisterhood of Hiphop, Heroes of Cosplay, Below Deck, For the Love of Ray J, Glam God, and others. Contributions included lead editing and supporting editing tasks to craft engaging reality television content.
Editor at Essential 11 – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Edited Back Flip for HGTV in 2015, overseeing post production editing and episode assembly.
Editor at Renegade 83 – Glendale, CA
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Edited Excused (CBS 2011) and Wicked Fit (Style 2011), performing episode editing, story pacing, and final delivery duties.
Assistant Editor at DMS Productions – El Segundo, CA
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Assisted in editing the 79th Annual Academy Awards broadcast for CBS in 2007. Responsibilities included supporting primary editors with footage organization, assembly, and technical tasks.
Assistant Editor at Editgods – Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Assisted editing the 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for CBS, handling material organization and helping with post-production editing workflows.
Producer at Comcast Spotlight – Bridgeport, OH
June 1, 2004 - August 31, 2006
Produced cable advertising campaigns between June 2004 and August 2006. Duties included meeting with local business owners, script writing, shooting, lighting, and editing 30-second commercials for local cable advertising.

Education

Associates of Applied Science at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
December 6, 1999 - December 20, 2001
Associates of Applied Science at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction