I'm a filmmaker and videographer from Niagara, Ontario. Senior video editor with 17+ years of experience delivering long-form and short-form content for broadcast, public media, educational organizations and community-based productions. Specialized in interview-driven storytelling, documentary and training content, audio cleanup, and post-production workflows for remote production teams. Reliable, deadline-driven editor experienced working with producers, facilitators and multi-stakeholder projects.…

Michael Summers

I'm a filmmaker and videographer from Niagara, Ontario. Senior video editor with 17+ years of experience delivering long-form and short-form content for broadcast, public media, educational organizations and community-based productions. Specialized in interview-driven storytelling, documentary and training content, audio cleanup, and post-production workflows for remote production teams. Reliable, deadline-driven editor experienced working with producers, facilitators and multi-stakeholder projects.…

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I’m a filmmaker and videographer from Niagara, Ontario. Senior video editor with 17+ years of experience delivering long-form and short-form content for broadcast, public media, educational organizations and community-based productions. Specialized in interview-driven storytelling, documentary and training content, audio cleanup, and post-production workflows for remote production teams. Reliable, deadline-driven editor experienced working with producers, facilitators and multi-stakeholder projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor & Post-Production Specialist at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Edited long-form documentary and episodic content for broadcast and public media platforms. Served as lead editor on multiple documentary projects distributed on Bell Fibe TV1’s streaming platform. Edited episodes for Buffalo Toronto Public Media (PBS) productions including Compact Civics and Compact History. Assembled interview-driven stories, integrated b-roll, archival material and titles. Performed dialogue cleanup and audio balancing for broadcast-ready delivery. Worked remotely with producers and project leads to implement revisions and delivery requirements.
Video Editor – Content Creation at Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Provided post-production support for multiple content development projects and series. Collaborated with production partners and internal teams to prepare content for broadcast development and delivery. Supported editorial planning, timelines and production workflows across multiple projects. Assisted with host coordination and on-air production support to ensure editorial continuity.
Video Editor & Project Coordinator – Documentary Programs at Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Edited documentary projects addressing the impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities. Structured long-form interviews into narrative-driven educational documentaries. Sourced and integrated archival footage and photography from the National Film Board of Canada. Prepared final delivery versions for public screenings and educational use. Coordinated revisions with educators, community partners and project stakeholders.
Freelance Video Editor & Post-Production Specialist at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Edited long-form documentary and episodic content for broadcast and public media platforms. Served as lead editor on multiple documentary projects distributed on Bell Fibe TV1’s streaming platform. Edited episodes for Buffalo Toronto Public Media (PBS) productions including Compact Civics and Compact History. Assembled interview-driven stories, integrated b-roll, archival material and titles. Performed dialogue cleanup and audio balancing for broadcast-ready delivery. Worked remotely with producers and project leads to implement revisions and delivery requirements.
Video Editor - Content Creation at Aboriginal People's Television Network (APTN)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Provided post-production support for multiple content development projects and series. Collaborated with production partners and internal teams to prepare content for broadcast development and delivery. Supported editorial planning, timelines and production workflows across multiple projects. Assisted with host coordination and on-air production support to ensure editorial continuity.

Education

Broadcasting – Radio, Television & Film (Advanced Diploma) at Niagara College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Professional Photographer Certificate at IAP Career College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Broadcasting – Radio, Television & Film (Advanced Diploma) at Niagara College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Professional Photographer Certificate at IAP Career College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Authorized to work in Canada and the United States (W-9 available)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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