I’m a film and video editor with a deep love for storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact. I’ve been editing since 2019, developing my skills through both formal film education and years of hands on experience. My work focuses on crafting visually engaging, emotionally resonant pieces whether that’s narrative scenes, short-form social content, or stylized edits. I’m especially drawn to projects that require rhythm, mood, and attention to detail. What sets me apart is my instinct for timing, strong sense of tone, and ability to shape raw footage into something that feels intentional and alive.

Genesis Motley

I’m a film and video editor with a deep love for storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact. I’ve been editing since 2019, developing my skills through both formal film education and years of hands on experience. My work focuses on crafting visually engaging, emotionally resonant pieces whether that’s narrative scenes, short-form social content, or stylized edits. I’m especially drawn to projects that require rhythm, mood, and attention to detail. What sets me apart is my instinct for timing, strong sense of tone, and ability to shape raw footage into something that feels intentional and alive.

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I’m a film and video editor with a deep love for storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact. I’ve been editing since 2019, developing my skills through both formal film education and years of hands on experience.

My work focuses on crafting visually engaging, emotionally resonant pieces whether that’s narrative scenes, short-form social content, or stylized edits. I’m especially drawn to projects that require rhythm, mood, and attention to detail.

What sets me apart is my instinct for timing, strong sense of tone, and ability to shape raw footage into something that feels intentional and alive.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor, Sound Editor, Color Corrector at Mfumu
December 1, 2025 - Present
Editor, Sound Editor, Color Corrector on the short film Mfumu.
Editor, Assistant Editor at A Shattered Soul
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Editor and Assistant Editor on the short film A Shattered Soul.
Editor, Sound Editor at Our2Gens
September 1, 2025 - Present
Editor and Sound Editor for weekly podcast Our2Gens; oversee intro visuals and audio cleanup.
Editor, DIT, Color, Sound at Insanely Lonely (Senior Capstone)
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Senior Capstone project; managed DIT, color, and sound to deliver final cut.
Editor, DIT, Color, Sound at Rose Tinted Glasses (Senior Capstone)
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Senior Capstone; supported editing with DIT, color, and sound to final cut.
Lead Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at AVW Productions
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Led editing and post-production for Light Piercer; supervised 3 assistants; festival-ready cut.
Editor at College of Fine Arts Promotional Video (Paid Project)
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Edited two 45-second promos and one 6-minute feature to promote campus facilities; organized footage in Avid.
Editor at AVW Productions Music Video - Every Night
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Edited music video; created new sequences from unused footage and managed concurrent projects.
Editor at Praus Media Internship - Reckless Mercy
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Managed 6-month edit cycle; weekly cut reviews; prepared for sound and color post.
Editor at Atomic Ignition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited 15-minute cut on a 2-week deadline for the short film Atomic Ignition.
Editor at Murder in Monochrome
January 1, 2024 - Present
Color, sound, and text editing for the 48-hour film Murder in Monochrome.
Writer/Director at Help Me & Struggles
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Wrote, directed, and edited 5-minute shorts; drove project from concept to cut.
Editor at In Balance With (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Edited 8+ hours of raw footage into a 30-minute final; screened at gallery and OU Film Festival.
Boom Operator / Editor at It’s Not a Competition
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Boom operator on set; performed dialogue-focused editing.
Editor at Female Mailman (Early AVW Projects)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Edited early AVW project; Female Mailman under AVW Productions.
Boom Operator at That’s What I Thought You Said (Early AVW Projects)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Recorded on-set sound; edited dialogue-focused sequences.
Editor at Atomic Ignition (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited 15-minute cut on 2024; part of 2024 projects.
Editor at Murder in Monochrome (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Color, sound, and text editing for a 48-hour film.
Post-Production Supervisor at AVW Productions
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supervise post-production across all AVW films; plan workflows with executive leadership; oversee editing teams and ensure timely, festival-ready cuts. Serve as primary point of contact for editors and coordinate delivery milestones across multiple projects.
Editor at AVW Productions
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Edited two 45-second promos and one 6-minute feature to promote campus facilities; organized and synced hours of footage in Avid Media Composer; delivered marketing edits on a tight schedule.
Editor at AVW Productions
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Edited music video while managing multiple concurrent projects; created new sequences from unused footage to enhance storytelling and pacing.
Editor at Praus Media Internship
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Managed a 6-month edit cycle; collaborated with director for weekly cut reviews; prepared film for sound and color post-production.
Editor at Light Piercer
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Lead Editor & Post-Production Supervisor; managed 3 assistant editors to complete a student short film in 8 days; delivered festival-ready cut on accelerated timeline.
Editor at AVW Productions (College of Fine Arts Promotional Video)
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Edited two 45-second promos and one 6-minute feature to promote campus facilities; organized and synced hours of footage in Avid Media Composer; met 4-week delivery.
Boom Operator at It’s Not a Competition
January 1, 2023 - Present
Recorded on-set sound and performed dialogue-focused editing to support the production workflow.
Editor at Female Mailman
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Early AVW project; edited and contributed to post-production efforts on a student project.
Editor at That’s What I Thought You Said
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Early AVW project; contributed editing to final assembly of the short.
Summer Camp Counselor at YMCA Camp Campbell Gard
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Led groups of 10–12 campers; organized daily activities; ensured safety and engagement.

Education

B.A. in Film at Ohio University
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
B.A. in Film at Ohio University
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Qualifications

Dean’s List
December 1, 2022 - February 17, 2026
Fine Arts Talent Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - February 17, 2026
Buba Film Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - February 17, 2026
High Noon Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - February 17, 2026
Departmental Award Student Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - February 17, 2026
Dean’s Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Special Talent Award Scholarship
January 1, 2026 - February 17, 2026
Dean's List
December 1, 2022 - February 17, 2026
Dean's List
December 1, 2024 - February 17, 2026
Dean's List
May 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Dean's List
December 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Fine Arts Talent Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Buba Film Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - February 17, 2026
Buba Film Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
High Noon Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Departmental Award Student Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Dean’s Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Special Talent Award Scholarship
January 1, 2026 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education