I am a seasoned Video and Trailer Editor with extensive experience collaborating with production teams to create promotional, sales, and social media materials across film, video, and gaming industries. Skilled in various aspects of production from conceptualization, creative writing, pitching, to final editing and finishing. I thrive in dynamic environments, leading editorial departments, managing multi-format content, and distilling complex ideas across departments. Over the years, I have worked with notable clients including Warner Bros, Disney/Pixar, Microsoft, and more, contributing to major projects such as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Harry Potter campaigns, and League of Legends trailers. My passion lies in storytelling through innovative video content that connects with audiences across theatrical, digital, and social media platforms.

Mark Santora

I am a seasoned Video and Trailer Editor with extensive experience collaborating with production teams to create promotional, sales, and social media materials across film, video, and gaming industries. Skilled in various aspects of production from conceptualization, creative writing, pitching, to final editing and finishing. I thrive in dynamic environments, leading editorial departments, managing multi-format content, and distilling complex ideas across departments. Over the years, I have worked with notable clients including Warner Bros, Disney/Pixar, Microsoft, and more, contributing to major projects such as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Harry Potter campaigns, and League of Legends trailers. My passion lies in storytelling through innovative video content that connects with audiences across theatrical, digital, and social media platforms.

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I am a seasoned Video and Trailer Editor with extensive experience collaborating with production teams to create promotional, sales, and social media materials across film, video, and gaming industries. Skilled in various aspects of production from conceptualization, creative writing, pitching, to final editing and finishing. I thrive in dynamic environments, leading editorial departments, managing multi-format content, and distilling complex ideas across departments.

Over the years, I have worked with notable clients including Warner Bros, Disney/Pixar, Microsoft, and more, contributing to major projects such as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Harry Potter campaigns, and League of Legends trailers. My passion lies in storytelling through innovative video content that connects with audiences across theatrical, digital, and social media platforms.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at CM Studios / Sunrise Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked with the production team to create promotional and sales materials for an independent animated feature film titled Fearless.
Video Producer / Video Editor at Rhino Films / Immortalized In Vinyl
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with the producing team to quickly assemble several fundraising pieces for the documentary Babylon By The Bay, including trailer and social media content.
Video Editor at Outpost Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Concepted, edited, and finished trailers and social media content for projects including Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Mufasa The Lion King, and Family Law Season 4 alongside the producing team.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at OK Perfect
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Worked with the production team to concept and pitch ideas for social campaigns for the Warner Bros film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom; twelve ideas were produced and eight finished for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms. My ‘Manta Upgrade 2.0’ spot won two Clio awards in 2024.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Confidential
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led development, production, editorial, and finishing of a launch trailer for an unannounced AAA video game at an internal game company. Trailer completed for digital theatrical, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram formats but game was later canceled. NDA restricts company and game identification.
Video Editor at Outpost Media
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, edited, and finished internal and social media content for Disney/Pixar’s Elemental and Dreamworks Pride Day Celebration 2023 in various social formats.
Creative Director / Video Editor at Warner Bros Discovery
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Led the editorial department for trailers, social media, and short/long form content development and finishing, liaising cross-departmentally with branding, sales, and stakeholders. Created campaign materials for projects such as Harry Potter Magic Caster Wand live action campaign, Harry Potter film projects, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Giant, Space Jam, National Lampoon’s Vacation, and The Shawshank Redemption.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Clever Caboose
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Collaborated with the staff to write, edit, produce, and finish theatrical, social, and worldwide format materials for The Abandon, Long Gone Heroes, Sunrise, and Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia TV spots and social media content.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Outpost Media
January 1, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, produced, and edited trailers, TV spots, social media, promotional materials, and behind-the-scenes content for a wide range of feature films and projects including Disney’s Aladdin, The Hummingbird Project, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Most Likely To Murder, Hell or High Water, Hacksaw Ridge, Halt & Catch Fire, Jigsaw, Criminal, and Hotel Transylvania 3 read-a-long DVD extra.
Video Editor / AV Producer at Ayzenberg Group
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, directed capture, and edited trailers, behind-the-scenes materials, and sizzle reels for Microsoft Hololens campaigns, Xbox Kinect 2 launch, Rockband 4, Gears of War 3, Bug Racer, and Tomb Raider, including social media content.
Video Editor at G-Net
December 31, 2012 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, directed capture, and edited trailers, behind-the-scenes materials, and sizzle reels for video game titles such as Mafia 2, The Adventures of Tintin, Bullets Storm, City of Heroes, SOCOM 4 - Navy Seals, Microsoft Kinect, and Child of Eden for social media and E3 launch presentation.
Video Editor / AV Producer at Riot Games
December 31, 2012 - August 5, 2025
Concepted and edited trailers, social materials, and live event materials for League of Legends Season 3 trailer and World Championships cold open live event trailer.
Creative Director / Producer / Video Editor at Various Marketing Agencies
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, wrote, produced, edited, and finished trailers, TV spots, short form media, and social materials. Managed staff, directed live action spots, shepherded talent, and collaborated with graphics departments. Worked on campaigns such as Voltron Defender of the Universe, Disney’s Aladdin, Marvel's Thor, March of the Penguins, Disney XD Muppets theatrical premiere, Frozen II, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The World's End, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, 21 & Over, The Good Dinosaur, and Ender’s Game.
Video Editor at CM Studios / Sunrise Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with production teams to create promotional and sales materials for independent animated feature films, including the animated feature film Fearless.
Video Producer / Video Editor at Rhino Films / Immortalized In Vinyl
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked closely with production to rapidly produce fundraising pieces for documentaries such as Babylon By The Bay, including trailers and social media content.
Video Editor at Outpost Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Concepted, edited, and finished trailers and social media content alongside the producing team for projects including Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Mufasa The Lion King, and Family Law Season 4.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at OK Perfect
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Conceived and pitched over a dozen social campaign ideas for the Warner Bros film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, leading to production and release across digital platforms. Awarded 2 Clio Awards for “Manta Upgrade 2.0”.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Confidential Company
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Led development, production, editorial, and finishing of a launch trailer for an unannounced AAA video game, managing cross-department collaboration and delivery in multiple digital formats. Subject to NDA; project later canceled.
Video Editor at Outpost Media
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Produced internal and social media content in various digital formats for Disney/Pixar’s Elemental and Dreamworks Pride Day Celebration 2023.
Creative Director / Video Editor at Warner Bros Discovery
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Led editorial department and edited for innovative trailers, social media, and short/long form content for digital theatrical release and social formats, working with branding, sales, and stakeholders. Key projects included Harry Potter campaigns, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and more.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Clever Caboose
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Wrote, edited, produced, and finished theatrical and social media materials for multiple projects including The Abandon, Long Gone Heroes, Sunrise, and Race for Glory.
Video Editor / Creative Producer at Outpost Media
December 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, produced, and edited trailers, TV spots, social media, promotional, and behind-the-scenes materials for major film releases including Disney’s Aladdin, The Hummingbird Project, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Hell or High Water, Hacksaw Ridge, Jigsaw, and others.
Video Editor / AV Producer at Ayzenberg Group
December 31, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, directed capture, and edited trailers, behind the scenes materials, and sizzle reels for Microsoft HoloLens, Xbox Kinect, and games like Rockband 4 and Gears of War 3.
Video Editor at G-Net
December 31, 2012 - August 5, 2025
Concepted, directed capture, and edited trailers and sizzle reels for multiple video games including Mafia 2, The Adventures of Tintin, Bullets Storm, City Of Heroes, SO COM 4, and Microsoft Kinect titles.
Video Editor / AV Producer at Riot Games
December 31, 2012 - August 5, 2025
Conceived and edited trailers, social materials, and live event materials for League of Legends Season 3 and World Championships cold open trailers.
Creative Director / Producer / Video Editor at Various Marketing Agencies
December 31, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Worked with various agencies to conceive, write, produce, edit, and finish trailers, TV spots, social media, and promotional content. Managed staff, directed live action spots, shepherded talent, and collaborated with graphics departments. Projects included Voltron Defender of the Universe, Disney's Aladdin, Marvel’s Thor, March of the Penguins, Disney XD The Muppets Premiere, Frozen II, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The World's End, and more.

Education

BSC in Film Production at University of Miami, Florida
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
BA in English Creative Writing at University of Miami, Florida
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Science in Film Production at University of Miami
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Arts in English Creative Writing at University of Miami
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Avid Training at Moviola, Hollywood
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
After Effects Training at Moviola, Hollywood
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Avid Training
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
After Effects Training
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet