Hi, I'm Nick Aquilino. I've spent many years working as a producer and editor on a variety of documentaries, feature films, and promos. I’m skilled in several editing platforms like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and AVID, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through post-production. With experience coordinating digital media and teaching editing classes, I love sharing my knowledge and refining every project I work on. Over the years, I've managed film production logistics, handled video forensics, and contributed to campaigns and documentaries that make an impact. Whether I’m working on a feature film or a fundraising promo, my goal is to deliver polished and engaging content that resonates with audiences.…

Nick Aquilino

Hi, I'm Nick Aquilino. I've spent many years working as a producer and editor on a variety of documentaries, feature films, and promos. I’m skilled in several editing platforms like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and AVID, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through post-production. With experience coordinating digital media and teaching editing classes, I love sharing my knowledge and refining every project I work on. Over the years, I've managed film production logistics, handled video forensics, and contributed to campaigns and documentaries that make an impact. Whether I’m working on a feature film or a fundraising promo, my goal is to deliver polished and engaging content that resonates with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Nick Aquilino. I’ve spent many years working as a producer and editor on a variety of documentaries, feature films, and promos. I’m skilled in several editing platforms like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and AVID, and I enjoy bringing stories to life through post-production. With experience coordinating digital media and teaching editing classes, I love sharing my knowledge and refining every project I work on.

Over the years, I’ve managed film production logistics, handled video forensics, and contributed to campaigns and documentaries that make an impact. Whether I’m working on a feature film or a fundraising promo, my goal is to deliver polished and engaging content that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'.

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

Qualifications

Premiere Pro
January 5, 2004 - January 4, 2028
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services
    paper 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.

    paper An Egypt Affair

    Independent Feature Film shot on the Nile River in Egypt.

    paper 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.