Hi there! My name is Mike and I am a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and video editor with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic storytelling, post-production, and production leadership. My work sits at the intersection of creative vision and technical precision, with a strong focus on cinematography, advanced editing workflows, and regulatory compliance. I’m known for leading teams with clarity and purpose, directing and motivating crews to deliver complex, high-pressure projects, and troubleshooting on set while maintaining calm, concise communication. Over the years, I’ve directed, produced, and edited high-impact music videos, TV commercials, live performances, documentaries, and global brand content for Universal Music Group and a wide range of clients. My background as an editor-first director has shaped a detail-driven approach to storytelling, where pacing, performance, and emotional clarity are central to every project. I take pride in streamlining productions, optimizing equipment and workflows, and building robust, organized media archives that ensure long-term continuity, scalability, and faster turnaround times. Beyond commercial work, I develop original narrative projects exploring identity, family, and second-generation Canadian experiences. Whether working with brands or on independent films, my focus is always on creating meaningful, visually compelling stories that connect with audiences.…

Mike Wong

Hi there! My name is Mike and I am a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and video editor with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic storytelling, post-production, and production leadership. My work sits at the intersection of creative vision and technical precision, with a strong focus on cinematography, advanced editing workflows, and regulatory compliance. I’m known for leading teams with clarity and purpose, directing and motivating crews to deliver complex, high-pressure projects, and troubleshooting on set while maintaining calm, concise communication. Over the years, I’ve directed, produced, and edited high-impact music videos, TV commercials, live performances, documentaries, and global brand content for Universal Music Group and a wide range of clients. My background as an editor-first director has shaped a detail-driven approach to storytelling, where pacing, performance, and emotional clarity are central to every project. I take pride in streamlining productions, optimizing equipment and workflows, and building robust, organized media archives that ensure long-term continuity, scalability, and faster turnaround times. Beyond commercial work, I develop original narrative projects exploring identity, family, and second-generation Canadian experiences. Whether working with brands or on independent films, my focus is always on creating meaningful, visually compelling stories that connect with audiences.…

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Hi there! My name is Mike and I am a Toronto-based filmmaker, director, and video editor with over a decade of professional experience in cinematic storytelling, post-production, and production leadership. My work sits at the intersection of creative vision and technical precision, with a strong focus on cinematography, advanced editing workflows, and regulatory compliance. I’m known for leading teams with clarity and purpose, directing and motivating crews to deliver complex, high-pressure projects, and troubleshooting on set while maintaining calm, concise communication.

Over the years, I’ve directed, produced, and edited high-impact music videos, TV commercials, live performances, documentaries, and global brand content for Universal Music Group and a wide range of clients. My background as an editor-first director has shaped a detail-driven approach to storytelling, where pacing, performance, and emotional clarity are central to every project. I take pride in streamlining productions, optimizing equipment and workflows, and building robust, organized media archives that ensure long-term continuity, scalability, and faster turnaround times.

Beyond commercial work, I develop original narrative projects exploring identity, family, and second-generation Canadian experiences. Whether working with brands or on independent films, my focus is always on creating meaningful, visually compelling stories that connect with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Content Producer at Universal Music Group
December 31, 2023 - Present
➊ Directed and Produced high-impact music videos, television commercials, live performances, and global brand content, ensuring international reach. ➋ Filmed and Edited diverse promotional videos, including sizzle reels, interviews, and live music sessions, incorporating advanced motion graphics and design. ➌ Spearheaded in-house equipment upgrades and optimized workflows, streamlining on-the-fly shoots and ensuring top-tier production quality. ➍ Managed and maintained an organized, accessible video archive system, supporting seamless asset retrieval and future project continuity. ➎ Worked and collaborated with global superstars such as Taylor Swift, Nelly Furtado, Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams on various video projects. ➏ Achieved a 7-8x faster turnaround from an editing standpoint, exceeding department standards and improving workflow efficiency by 80-90%.
Video Editor at The Weather Network
December 31, 2022 - December 30, 2024
➊ Sourced video content from various sources and proficiently edited using Adobe Creative Suite tools. ➋ Maintained daily communication with the optimization lead, participated in team huddles, and provided editing support during storm center coverage to ensure alignment with editorial direction. ➌ Took the initiative to pitch creative ideas and produce engaging content, including Text-on-Video (TOV) and voice-over (VO) videos. ➍ Managed video content through various stages, including approval, metadata tracking, and upload to JW Player, focusing on optimizing content with eye-catching thumbnails and integration into articles. ➎ Demonstrated strong technical expertise, monitored broadcasts for relevant clips, promptly addressed editing issues, and applied analytics for content performance improvement.
Producer / Editor at Diply
December 31, 2021 - December 30, 2023
➊ Edited and handled 7 Snapchat channels (incl. Ray William Johnson, Pun Guys and DermDoctor) for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and colour correction. ➋ Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms. ➌ Developing new skills on the fly applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity with unexpected circumstances. ➍ Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system. ➎ Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
Digital Imaging Technician at Champlain Media East
December 31, 2020 - December 30, 2022
➊ Utilized Davinci Resolve to perform color corrections, retouching and restoration ➋ Coordinated with Director of Photography in achieving particular looks from a grading standpoint ➌ Coordinated workflow processes for film projects involving backups and video transcoding ➍ Maintained compliance with company standards to perform maintenance activities
Creative Director at Mikejeffwong Productions Inc.
September 11, 2009 - Present
➊ Assists with the creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote companies to community members ➋ Leads technical leadership in directing processes in development and technology transfer activities within technical operations ➌ Oversees all phases of film production, from pre-to post-production. Works collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse viewers ➍ Supports troubled situations to mitigate obstacles and foster successful client delivery ➎ Fosters a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects ⎯⎯ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 Movie Magic Scheduling MS Office / Apple iWork Cine Tracer (Previz) Shotpro (Previz) Shot Lister
Video Content Producer at Universal Music Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Directed and produced high-impact music videos, television commercials, live performances, and global brand content with international reach. Spearheaded in-house equipment upgrades and optimized workflows to streamline on-the-fly shoots and ensure top-tier production quality. Managed an organized, accessible video archive system for seamless asset retrieval and future project continuity. Achieved a 7-8x faster editing turnaround and improved workflow efficiency by 80-90%.
Video Editor at The Weather Network
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Curated and edited video content from diverse sources using Adobe Creative Suite. Maintained clear communication with the optimization lead for ongoing edits to broadcast. Managed video content through approval, metadata tracking, and uploads to JW Player, optimizing content with eye-catching thumbnails and article integration. Monitored broadcasts for relevant clips and promptly addressed editing needs.
Producer / Editor at Diply
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Edited and managed seven Snapchat channels (including Ray William Johnson and Pun Guys) for digital distribution, handling graphics, sound, music mix, and colour correction. Exported final cuts and uploaded to content management systems and client platforms. Scouted and applied new skills on the fly to improve daily tasks and productivity, even under unexpected circumstances. Organized assets by collecting camera media data, transcoding video and audio files, and backing up to a digital asset management system.
Digital Imaging Technician at Champlain Media East
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Utilized DaVinci Resolve to perform colour corrections, retouching, and restoration. Coordinated with the Director of Photography to achieve particular looks from grading. Streamlined workflow processes for film projects involving backups and video transcoding. Maintained compliance with company standards for maintenance activities.
Video Editor at Mikejeffwong Productions Inc.
January 1, 2010 - Present
Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, backing up files to a digital asset management system, and syncing picture and sound for an efficient workflow. Edited videos for digital distribution with graphics, sound, music mix, color correction/grade and visual effects. Planned and managed projects from concept to completion, including storyboards/previsualization, post-production editing, and final delivery formats. Coordinated crew scheduling to meet final film delivery requirements and maintained the director's artistic vision throughout editing.

Education

Diploma in Film Production at Toronto Film School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BA in Communication Studies at York University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Film Production at Toronto Film School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
BA in Communication Studies at York University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Olivia Rodrigo Pop-up

    Had a blast capturing and editing the recap for the GUTS Gallery in Toronto, celebrating Olivia Rodrigo and her album GUTS. From the bus-wrapped exterior to the fan-filled Q&A, custom cupcakes, and signature “Good 4 U” energy, the connection between artist and fans was unforgettable.

    https://www.twine.net/signin