Based in Queens, NY, Mckenzie is a video editor with a passion for storytelling. Known for both her creativity and technical ability, Mckenzie thrives on collaborating with filmmakers to bring their visions to life. With experience in both scripted and non-scripted content, she has assisted in the editing of music videos, shorts, series, and a feature film. Most recently, she was part of the editorial team on the Emmy Award-winning, two-part HBO documentary series, Pee-wee as Himself.…

Mckenzie Itak

Based in Queens, NY, Mckenzie is a video editor with a passion for storytelling. Known for both her creativity and technical ability, Mckenzie thrives on collaborating with filmmakers to bring their visions to life. With experience in both scripted and non-scripted content, she has assisted in the editing of music videos, shorts, series, and a feature film. Most recently, she was part of the editorial team on the Emmy Award-winning, two-part HBO documentary series, Pee-wee as Himself.…

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Based in Queens, NY, Mckenzie is a video editor with a passion for storytelling.

Known for both her creativity and technical ability, Mckenzie thrives on collaborating with filmmakers to bring their visions to life. With experience in both scripted and non-scripted content, she has assisted in the editing of music videos, shorts, series, and a feature film.

Most recently, she was part of the editorial team on the Emmy Award-winning, two-part HBO documentary series, Pee-wee as Himself.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor at Playing with Matches
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited a 20-minute narrative short, assembling footage into a cohesive narrative through multiple cuts.
Editor at Donut Dynamite
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited a 5-minute documentary, assembling footage, rough to final cut, timing with music cues.
Editor at Trini in Jamaica (Indy Doc)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editing a 45-minute documentary currently in post-production, collaborating closely with the director to shape narrative structure and story. Created teaser cuts to support fundraising and audience engagement.
Editor at The Cost of Living (Indy Feature)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Edited a feature-length independent film end-to-end, partnering closely with the director to shape storytelling, pacing, and emotional arc. Managed the full post-production workflow as sole assistant editor, including media ingest, organization, and syncing. Built the film's temp soundscape (music + effects) and collaborated with sound and color to carry the project through final delivery.
Post Production Assistant at Pee-wee as Himself (HBO)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Provided comprehensive support to the Assistant Editor and Post-Production Supervisor across a two-part documentary, maintaining a smooth editorial workflow. Reviewed transcripts and tracked changes across cuts to align with network and stakeholder requirements. Logged music cues in Avid with precise timecodes and organized data for music clearance.
Social Media Editor at A Starting Point
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Edited interview footage into short-form content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, maintaining clarity and promoting engagement. Created basic motion graphics and ensured consistent visual identity across deliverables. Managed exports across codecs, aspect ratios, and platforms.
Editor at Selected Works (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Edited short-form narrative and documentary projects end-to-end, shaping story, pacing, and performance across formats. Projects included Now (20-minute narrative), Playing with Matches (20-minute narrative), Donut Dynamite (5-minute doc), Beat Me To It (3-minute music video).
Editor at Only for Now
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited a 20-minute narrative short, including rough and fine cuts, aligning footage to music cues and stakeholder feedback to deliver a coherent narrative.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Screen Writing at Brooklyn College
August 17, 2015 - May 18, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Screen Writing at Brooklyn College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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