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Emily Preston

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I'm Emily Preston, a commercial and branded content video editor with a decade of experience shaping international video projects—everything from quick TikToks to a feature-length film.

About

I’m Emily Preston, a commercial and branded content video editor with a decade of experience shaping international video projects—everything from quick TikToks to a feature-length film. I bring a strong background in cinematography and documentary storytelling, plus a knack for translating strategy into visuals that resonate.

Based in Hamilton, Ontario, I thrive in collaborative environments, from on-site shoots to remote post with AI-assisted workflows. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining production pipelines, and delivering polished edits that meet brand goals and deadlines.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience

Senior Video Editor · CossetteDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

Edit broadcast and social content for influential brands like McDonald’s, Walmart and Google. Create same-day thought leadership and testimonial videos on-site for Amazon’s international conferences. Animate kinetic text and motion graphics for storyboards, case studies and pitch videos. Integrate AI-driven tools into the post-production workflow. Optimize remote work flows through asset archiving, proxy management and cloud-based Premiere project files.

Video Editor · The MarkOct 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Edit broadcast spots, social campaigns, educational content and a feature-length documentary. Filmed interviews on location and in studio. Advise on equipment upgrades and best practices to continuously improve on-set and post-production workflows.

Senior Filmmaker · Idea CoutureJun 2016 – Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Shoot and edit corporate documentary content including ethnographic films, pitch videos and a web series. Collaborate with anthropologists, strategists and designers to develop scripts from client project briefs. Mentored interns and managed freelancers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Studies · Toronto Metropolitan University2030 – 2016

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