Nick's background in the area of film and TV documentary began with one year as Assistant to the Producer on the PBS Documentary, “America’s Political Parties.” This experience was followed by two years as an Assistant to the Producer for Alexandra Rose, the Oscar-nominated Producer of "Norma Rae." Among other responsibilities, he was primary liaison between a remote crew in Australia, and the production office at Pathe-MGM in Los Angeles, reporting directly to the Vice President of Production on the feature Quigley Down Under. He was later a Story Analyst for famous Oscar winner Arnold Kopelson ("Platoon"). He attended the American Film Institute in the Graduate Producing Program, and was the Producer of two short 35mm films, using cameras provided by Panavision under the New Filmmaker's Program. The following years, Nick began as an Assistant Production Coordinator for a feature film produced by Spectacor Films, later moving up to Assistant Comptroller on the same film. He switched gears to Editing and became a Certified Avid Editor and was hired to edit many commercials, music videos, television shows and industrials for the likes of dozens of clients . Finally, he was hired as an Editorial Assistant on the major PBS documentary by Oscar-nominee Connie Fields, entitled “Have You Heard From Johannesburg?” A true one-man band, he also was hired as a Cameraman, Editor, and Graphic Artist for an Internet company, and later was a Cinematographer for a low-budget feature. Nick was hired to teach Editing, Film History and Guerrilla Filmmaking to students from all over the world at the International Academy of Film and Television, located in the island of Cebu, Philippines, and a Series Editor for the Sportsman Channel TV show, “Hooked on the Fly.” In addition, he was nominated for a "Best Video" Award at the LA Music Awards and was a Finalist in the Roy W. Dean Memorial Grant for two different documentary projects. He has produced an independent feature entitled "Nutcracker: An American Nightmare," made for a shoestring budget and sold to worldwide, and picked up by Russian and South African distributors, as well as Amazon and Netflix. He has also independently produced and directed two documentaries, "Takashi’s Dream," and "The Brokaw Hoax". Nick had the distinction of having two films in the Cannes Short Film Corner while simultaneously his feature film was being sold worldwide in the Cannes Film Market, all of which he accomplished with no outside financing, only his own grit, determination, and perseverance. He was also the Co-Producer and Editor for "Steel Drums, Not Guns" and "On Borrowed Time" and the Producer/Editor of "Genghis Heroes," as well as Editor on "Harlem to Hollywood," "When Houston Had the Blues" and the feature film "Egypt Affair," all of which are currently on Amazon Prime.

Nick Aquilino

Nick's background in the area of film and TV documentary began with one year as Assistant to the Producer on the PBS Documentary, “America’s Political Parties.” This experience was followed by two years as an Assistant to the Producer for Alexandra Rose, the Oscar-nominated Producer of "Norma Rae." Among other responsibilities, he was primary liaison between a remote crew in Australia, and the production office at Pathe-MGM in Los Angeles, reporting directly to the Vice President of Production on the feature Quigley Down Under. He was later a Story Analyst for famous Oscar winner Arnold Kopelson ("Platoon"). He attended the American Film Institute in the Graduate Producing Program, and was the Producer of two short 35mm films, using cameras provided by Panavision under the New Filmmaker's Program. The following years, Nick began as an Assistant Production Coordinator for a feature film produced by Spectacor Films, later moving up to Assistant Comptroller on the same film. He switched gears to Editing and became a Certified Avid Editor and was hired to edit many commercials, music videos, television shows and industrials for the likes of dozens of clients . Finally, he was hired as an Editorial Assistant on the major PBS documentary by Oscar-nominee Connie Fields, entitled “Have You Heard From Johannesburg?” A true one-man band, he also was hired as a Cameraman, Editor, and Graphic Artist for an Internet company, and later was a Cinematographer for a low-budget feature. Nick was hired to teach Editing, Film History and Guerrilla Filmmaking to students from all over the world at the International Academy of Film and Television, located in the island of Cebu, Philippines, and a Series Editor for the Sportsman Channel TV show, “Hooked on the Fly.” In addition, he was nominated for a "Best Video" Award at the LA Music Awards and was a Finalist in the Roy W. Dean Memorial Grant for two different documentary projects. He has produced an independent feature entitled "Nutcracker: An American Nightmare," made for a shoestring budget and sold to worldwide, and picked up by Russian and South African distributors, as well as Amazon and Netflix. He has also independently produced and directed two documentaries, "Takashi’s Dream," and "The Brokaw Hoax". Nick had the distinction of having two films in the Cannes Short Film Corner while simultaneously his feature film was being sold worldwide in the Cannes Film Market, all of which he accomplished with no outside financing, only his own grit, determination, and perseverance. He was also the Co-Producer and Editor for "Steel Drums, Not Guns" and "On Borrowed Time" and the Producer/Editor of "Genghis Heroes," as well as Editor on "Harlem to Hollywood," "When Houston Had the Blues" and the feature film "Egypt Affair," all of which are currently on Amazon Prime.

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Nick’s background in the area of film and TV documentary began with one year as Assistant to the Producer on the PBS Documentary, “America’s Political Parties.”

This experience was followed by two years as an Assistant to the Producer for Alexandra Rose, the Oscar-nominated Producer of “Norma Rae.” Among other responsibilities, he was primary liaison between a remote crew in Australia, and the production office at Pathe-MGM in Los Angeles, reporting directly to the Vice President of Production on the feature Quigley Down Under. He was later a Story Analyst for famous Oscar winner Arnold Kopelson (“Platoon”).

He attended the American Film Institute in the Graduate Producing Program, and was the Producer of two short 35mm films, using cameras provided by Panavision under the New Filmmaker’s Program. The following years, Nick began as an Assistant Production Coordinator for a feature film produced by Spectacor Films, later moving up to Assistant Comptroller on the same film.

He switched gears to Editing and became a Certified Avid Editor and was hired to edit many commercials, music videos, television shows and industrials for the likes of dozens of clients . Finally, he was hired as an Editorial Assistant on the major PBS documentary by Oscar-nominee Connie Fields, entitled “Have You Heard From Johannesburg?”

A true one-man band, he also was hired as a Cameraman, Editor, and Graphic Artist for an Internet company, and later was a Cinematographer for a low-budget feature.

Nick was hired to teach Editing, Film History and Guerrilla Filmmaking to students from all over the world at the International Academy of Film and Television, located in the island of Cebu, Philippines, and a Series Editor for the Sportsman Channel TV show, “Hooked on the Fly.”

In addition, he was nominated for a “Best Video” Award at the LA Music Awards and was a Finalist in the Roy W. Dean Memorial Grant for two different documentary projects. He has produced an independent feature entitled “Nutcracker: An American Nightmare,” made for a shoestring budget and sold to worldwide, and picked up by Russian and South African distributors, as well as Amazon and Netflix.

He has also independently produced and directed two documentaries, “Takashi’s Dream,” and “The Brokaw Hoax”. Nick had the distinction of having two films in the Cannes Short Film Corner while simultaneously his feature film was being sold worldwide in the Cannes Film Market, all of which he accomplished with no outside financing, only his own grit, determination, and perseverance.

He was also the Co-Producer and Editor for “Steel Drums, Not Guns” and “On Borrowed Time” and the Producer/Editor of “Genghis Heroes,” as well as Editor on “Harlem to Hollywood,” “When Houston Had the Blues” and the feature film “Egypt Affair,” all of which are currently on Amazon Prime.

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Work Experience

Senior Editor at Various film projects
December 31, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Served as senior editor on multiple feature films and documentaries such as “Egypt Affair,” “When Houston Had the Blues,” and “Passenger C.” Responsibilities included editing for narrative pacing, coordinating with directors and producers to finalize cuts, and ensuring high-quality post-production deliverables.
Editor at Passenger C
January 1, 2019 - Present
Feature Film; directed by Cassian Elwes.
Editor at Old Times
January 1, 2019 - Present
Short Film; directed by Alan Swyer.
Editor at Co - Opportunity
January 1, 2019 - Present
Documentary; directed by Alan Swyer.
Editor at Life Is by Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Documentary; directed by Jonathan Baker; edited by applicant.
Senior Editor at Passenger C
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Editor on 'Passenger C' Feature Film directed by Cassian Elwes.
Senior Editor at Old Times
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Editor on 'Old Times' Short Film directed by Alan Swyer.
Senior Editor at Co-Opportunity
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-Editor on 'Co-Opportunity' Documentary directed by Alan Swyer.
Senior Editor at Life Is by Design
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Editor on 'Life Is by Design' produced by Jonathan Baker.
Senior Editor at When Houston Had the Blues
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Editor on 'When Houston Had the Blues' directed by Alan Swyer.
Senior Editor at Egypt Affair
January 1, 2019 - Present
Senior Editor on 'Egypt Affair' Feature Film and multiple related projects; other credits include 'When Houston Had the Blues' (Documentary), 'Life Is by Design' (Documentary), 'Co-Opportunity' (Documentary), 'Old Times' (Short Film), 'Passenger C' (Feature Film).
Digital Media Coordinator at International Ocean Film Festival
December 31, 2018 - July 8, 2025
Managed digital media coordination for the festival, including content management and event digital promotion. The festival was showcased at Lucasfilm in San Francisco.
Premiere Pro Editing Instructor at San Francisco Academy of Art Film Studies Dept.
December 31, 2017 - July 8, 2025
Taught video editing using Premiere Pro to students, focusing on practical skills and best practices for film and media production.
Premiere Pro Editing Instructor at San Francisco Academy of Art
January 1, 2017 - Present
Editing Instructor teaching Premiere Pro Editing in Film Studies Department.
Documentary / Promos Editor at Various clients
December 31, 2016 - July 8, 2025
Edited documentaries such as “Harlem to Hollywood” and promotional videos including Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign promos. Also worked on fundraising videos for Disability Rights Advocates.
Editor at Hillary Clinton for President Campaign Promo
January 1, 2016 - Present
Campaign promo editing.
Videographer & Editor at Disability Rights Advocates
January 1, 2016 - Present
Fundraising videography and editing.
Campaign Promo Editor at Hillary Clinton for President Campaign
January 1, 2016 - Present
Edited campaign promo materials.
Documentary / Promos Editor at Harlem to Hollywood
January 1, 2016 - Present
Edited Harlem to Hollywood documentary; created promos.
News & Promo Editor at Various media outlets
December 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025
Edited investigative reports, TV/web pilots, music promos, and electronic press kits, including for CBS Miami and BAM Magazine.
Video Forensics Expert at National Center for Audio and Video Forensics
December 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025
Provided expert analysis on video and audio forensics, contributing to investigations and legal cases that involved audiovisual evidence.
Editor at BAM Magazine.com, Carlos Santana & Ray Manzarek Promos
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Promotional editing for music site.
Co-Producer & Editor at WFOR Investigative Reports, Miami CBS TV News Division
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Investigative reports editor and co-producer.
News & Promo Editor at The Grid Code
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
TV/Web series pilot; editor.
Editor at BAM Magazine.com (Carlos Santana & Ray Manzarek Promos)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Promos editor for Carlos Santana & Ray Manzarek.
Editor at WFOR Investigative Reports, Miami CBS TV News Division
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Editor on investigative reports.
News & Promo Editor / Co-Producer at The Grid Code
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
TV/Web series pilot; Co-Producer & Editor.
Assistant Film Editor/Web Series Editor at Logo TV / Easy Street Productions
December 31, 2012 - July 8, 2025
Assisted in editing feature films and web series, contributing to 'Eating Out Part 4 & 5' and Wealth Cycles web series.
Editor at Wealth Cycles Web Series
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Web series editor for Easy Street Productions.
Assistant Film Editor/Web Series Editor at Eating Out Part 4 & 5
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Feature films for Logo TV; assistant editor.
Editor at Wealth Cycles Web Series, Easy Street Productions
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Editor for Wealth Cycles Web Series.
Assistant Film Editor / Web Series Editor at Eating Out Part 4 & 5 / Logo TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Assistant Film Editor for Eating Out Part 4 & 5; Web Series Editor for Wealth Cycles Web Series.
TV Series Editor at The Sportsman Channel and others
December 31, 2010 - July 8, 2025
Edited the TV series 'Hooked on the Fly,' broadcast on multiple sports and wildlife channels.
Editing Instructor at International Academy of Film & Television
December 31, 2009 - July 8, 2025
Taught courses in editing, film history, guerrilla filmmaking, and documentary production.
TV Series Editor at Hooked on the Fly
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
TV Series Editor; aired on The Sportsman Channel, Outside TV, Untamed Sports, and Wildlife TV.
Web Series Production Director at Idiom, Ltd.
December 31, 2008 - July 8, 2025
Directed production including videography, editing, graphic art, and video compression for internet videos.
Editing Instructor at International Academy of Film & Television
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Editing, Film History, Guerrilla Filmmaking, Documentary Classes
Web Series Production Director at Idiom, ltd.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Videographer, Editor, Graphic Art and Compression For Internet Videos
Digital Video Camera Expert at JVC Electronics
December 31, 2003 - July 8, 2025
Provided expertise on digital camcorders, supporting product knowledge and usage.
Assistant Avid Editor & Researcher at Clarity Films
December 31, 2001 - July 8, 2025
Assisted editing and research on the 7-part PBS series 'Have You Heard from Johannesburg?'.
Digital Video Camera Expert at JVC Electronics
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Digital Camcorders
Assistant Avid Editor & Researcher at Have You Heard from Johannesburg?
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
7-part PBS series; Assistant Avid Editor & Researcher

Education

Production Certificate at American Film Institute
September 10, 1990 - June 22, 1991
Certificate at American Film Institute
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Graduate Program at San Francisco State University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Certificate in Producing at American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Graduate Program in Broadcasting at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
B.A. in Communications at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Certificate in Producing at American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Graduate Program in Broadcasting at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
B.A. in Communications at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Qualifications

Premiere Pro
January 5, 2004 - January 4, 2028
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Final Cut Pro
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Video Compression for Web
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Office Manager
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Proficient in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026
Video Compression for Web
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services
    Disability Rights Advocates

    This is a promotional project as a fundraiser for the most prestigious organization working for disabled individuals by arguing cases in front of the US Supreme Court.

    Harlem to Hollywood

    The history of the singer/songwriter Billy Vera, who was the first white performer on stage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York and it shows his ups and downs over 50 years, to his current life as a big band leader with a star on Hollywood Blvd.

    An Egypt Affair

    Independent Feature Film shot on the Nile River in Egypt.

    When Houston Had the Blues

    Full-length Documentary about the Blues musicians of Houston Texas. The list of musicians includes Little Richard, Big Momma Thornton, Lightnin Hopkins, Guitar Shorty, and dozens of others.