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I'm Franz Zavala, a film editor and post-production specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience shaping stories through editing, VFX, color, and sound. I’ve led post-production pipelines for short films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content, delivering polished cuts from raw footage to final delivery. I'm passionate about rhythm, pacing, and collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative vision meets technical excellence. I’ve earned awards for sound design and collaborated on award-winning projects, while embracing AI-assisted tools to accelerate workflows without sacrificing storytelling.…I'm Franz Zavala, a film editor and post-production specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience shaping stories through editing, VFX, color, and sound. I’ve led post-production pipelines for short films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content, delivering polished cuts from raw footage to final delivery. I'm passionate about rhythm, pacing, and collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative vision meets technical excellence. I’ve earned awards for sound design and collaborated on award-winning projects, while embracing AI-assisted tools to accelerate workflows without sacrificing storytelling.

Franz Zavala

Video Editor, Post-Production, Visual Effects Artist, +2

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I'm Franz Zavala, a film editor and post-production specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience shaping stories through editing, VFX, color, and sound. I’ve led post-production pipelines for short films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content, delivering polished cuts from raw footage to final delivery. I'm passionate about rhythm, pacing, and collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative vision meets technical excellence. I’ve earned awards for sound design and collaborated on award-winning projects, while embracing AI-assisted tools to accelerate workflows without sacrificing storytelling.…I'm Franz Zavala, a film editor and post-production specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience shaping stories through editing, VFX, color, and sound. I’ve led post-production pipelines for short films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content, delivering polished cuts from raw footage to final delivery. I'm passionate about rhythm, pacing, and collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative vision meets technical excellence. I’ve earned awards for sound design and collaborated on award-winning projects, while embracing AI-assisted tools to accelerate workflows without sacrificing storytelling.

Available to hire

I’m Franz Zavala, a film editor and post-production specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience shaping stories through editing, VFX, color, and sound. I’ve led post-production pipelines for short films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content, delivering polished cuts from raw footage to final delivery.

I’m passionate about rhythm, pacing, and collaboration, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative vision meets technical excellence. I’ve earned awards for sound design and collaborated on award-winning projects, while embracing AI-assisted tools to accelerate workflows without sacrificing storytelling.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

VP Creative & Production Director at Ignite Digital Media

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Oversee all post-production operations including editing, motion graphics, color, and sound for multi-platform digital campaigns. Edit and supervise editorial workflow for video content across social, broadcast, and digital channels. Apply AI-driven tools to accelerate and enhance post-production pipelines. Maintain quality control from rough cut through final deliverable, ensuring brand and narrative consistency.

Vice President Creative at Garra Gaming Media

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Directed post-production for gaming media campaigns, including trailers, promotional content, and branded video. Supervised editing teams and managed delivery timelines for high-volume content production.

Founding Partner & Post-Production Director at Effects or Films

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2021

Co-founded and led the post-production division of a full-service production house. Edited, composited, and graded award-winning short films: Sígues Aquí (Best Drama) and El Tesoro (Official Selection). Designed and implemented VFX compositing pipelines for fictional and documentary projects. Created motion graphics and 3D animation for commercial and editorial deliverables. Supervised sound design, mixing, and music integration — receiving Best Sound Design award for Un Branco Pallé.

Partner & Head of Post-Production at JADE FILMS LIMITED

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2009

Led editorial and post-production for TV commercials, branded content, and documentary projects. Performed offline and online editing, color correction, and graphics for broadcast deliverables. Established post-production workflows and supervised junior editors and compositors.

Music Producer & Composer at Self-employed

January 1, 1991 - Present

Composed and produced original scores for film and media, deepening expertise in audio post-production and sound design.