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Hi, I’m Michael Colao, a freelance film and video editor with over a decade of experience shaping stories for film/TV, advertising, music videos, and social media campaigns. I specialize in crafting engaging edits that balance pace, narrative clarity, and cinematic visuals across platforms.
I’ve collaborated with Netflix, VICE, Brand New School and boutique editorial houses on projects from documentaries to launch campaigns. When I’m not editing, I enjoy exploring new workflows and staying current with industry tech to help teams stay on brief and on budget.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Film + Video Editor
January 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance Film + Video Editor for Film/TV, Advertising, Music Video and Social Media projects. Recent and notable projects include editing the Netflix series Abstract Season 2, documentary and creative videos for VICE, Brand New School, and others.
Editor at EDITBAR
December 31, 2019 - July 14, 2025Editor for TV commercials and Music Videos based in Boston, MA.
Editor at UNION EDITORIAL
December 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025Edited TV commercials, movie trailers, documentary shorts, and feature film projects. Worked across NYC, LA, and Austin, TX offices.
Editor at COSMO STREET EDITORIAL
December 31, 2011 - July 14, 2025Editor for TV commercials, movie trailers, documentary shorts, and feature film projects in NYC and LA offices.
Freelance Film + Video Editor
December 31, 2007 - July 14, 2025Edited TV commercials and music videos at boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA including MacKenzie/Cutler, Cosmo Street, and Beast Editorial.
Editor at FINAL CUT NYC/LONDON/LA
December 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025Edited TV commercials, movie trailers, documentary shorts, and feature film projects across London, NYC and LA offices.
EDITOR at EDITBAR
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Editor for TV commercials, Music Videos.
EDITOR at UNION EDITORIAL
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016Editor for TV commercials, Movie trailers, Documentary Shorts + Feature Film projects.
EDITOR at COSMO STREET EDITORIAL
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Editor for TV commercials, Movie trailers, Documentary Shorts + Feature Film projects.
FREELANCE FILM + VIDEO EDITOR
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Editor for TV commercials and music videos at prominent Boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA. (MacKenzie/Cutler, Cosmo Street, Beast Editorial)
EDIT at FINAL CUT NYC/LONDON/LA
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006Editor for TV commercials, Movie trailers, Documentary Shorts + Feature Film projects.
Freelance Film + Video Editor at Freelance / Independent Contractor
January 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance film and video editor for Film/TV, Advertising, Music Video and Social Media projects. Notable projects include Netflix Abstract Season 2 editor Ruth E. Clark Ep.; VICE / NOISEY - Fantastic Man - A Film About William Onyeabor; VICE Money Creative Cash Ep. 1; Brand New School - Apple Arcade On The Level Documentary; Brand New School - Google Nest Hub Launch Video.
Freelance Film + Video Editor at Freelance – Boutique editorial facilities (MacKenzie/Cutler, Cosmo Street, Beast Editorial)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Editor for TV commercials and music videos at prominent Boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA.
Editor at Final Cut
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006Editor for TV commercials, Movie trailers, Documentary Shorts + Feature Film projects. Offices in NYC, London, and LA.
Editor at Various Boutique Editorial Facilities
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Editor for TV commercials and music videos at prominent boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA (MacKenzie/Cutler, Cosmo Street, Beast Editorial).
Freelance Film + Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance Film + Video Editor for Netflix Series Abstract (Season 2) Ruth E. Clark Ep., VICE/NOISEY, Virtue, Brand New School projects including Apple Arcade On The Level and Google Nest Hub Launch video.
Freelance Film + Video Editor at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - PresentFreelance editor for film/TV, advertising, music videos and social media campaigns. Notable editorial work includes Netflix Abstract (Season 2) as Editor, VICE/NOISEY projects, Virtue campaigns, and Brand New School projects for Apple Arcade and Google Nest Hub.
Freelance Film + Video Editor at Freelance (Boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Editor for TV commercials and music videos at boutique editorial facilities in NY and LA (MacKenzie/Cutler, Cosmo Street, Beast Editorial).
Education
Film and Video Studies at CUNY Hunter College
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000Film and Video Studies at CUNY Hunter College
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Film and Video Studies at CUNY Hunter College
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025Film and Video Studies at CUNY Hunter College
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Film and Video Studies at CUNY Hunter College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Other
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