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Hi, I’m Jai Waite. I have spent 16 years in the screen production industry, with a strong emphasis on storytelling. Whether shaping a narrative through visuals or voice, I find a way to connect with the audience and help you achieve your goals.
As a wheelchair user, I bring a unique perspective and a calm, solution‑focused approach to every project. My experience across editing, color grading, and production leadership enables me to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Editor at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Led editorial storytelling for a leading NZ weekly documentary program, connecting audience with characters and driving narrative across episodes.
Colourist at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Color graded over 200 post-production deliveries, from analogue broadcast to stylized online content. Attended AFTRS DaVinci Resolve masterclass in 2015.
Producer/Editor at Sweet Productions
November 1, 2022 - PresentCreative lead on the world’s only production company owned and operated by people with a disability. Major supplier to Sky TV.
Editor at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Attitude grew to become one of New Zealand's leading weekly documentary style programs as a result of my ability to connect audience and character.
Colourist at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025I attended Sydney's AFTRS Davinci Resolve masterclass in 2015. I have since color graded over 200 post-production deliveries – from analogue broadcast to deeply stylized online content.
Producer/Editor at Sweet Productions
November 1, 2022 - PresentCreative lead on the only production company in the world owned and operated by people with a disability. Major supplier to SkyTV.
Editor at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025Attitude grew to become one of New Zealand's leading weekly documentary style programs as a result of my ability to connect audience and character.
Colourist at Attitude Pictures
November 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025I attended Sydney's AFTRS DaVinci Resolve masterclass in 2015. I have since color graded over 200 post-production deliveries – from analogue broadcast to deeply stylized online content.
Producer/Editor at Sweet Productions
November 1, 2022 - PresentCreative lead on the only production company in the world owned and operated by people with a disability. Major supplier to Sky TV.
Education
Post Grad Digital Media at AUT
January 1, 2006 - October 22, 2025BSocSc at University of Waikato
January 1, 1998 - October 22, 2025Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media at AUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006BSocSc at University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Media at AUT
January 1, 2006 - October 25, 2025BSocSc at University of Waikato
January 1, 1998 - October 25, 2025Qualifications
Apollo Award – Best Editing Documentary/Factual
January 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025Apollo Award – Best Editing Documentary
January 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025Asian Academy Creative Award – Best Editing AUS / NZ
January 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025Asian Academy Creative Award – Best Editing AUS / NZ
January 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025Apollo Award – Best Editing Documentary/Factual
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Apollo Award – Best Editing Documentary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Asian Academy Creative Award – Best Editing AUS /NZ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Asian Academy Creative Award – Best Editing AUS /NZ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019DaVinci Resolve Masterclass
January 1, 2015 - October 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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