I'm Michael Hotchkiss, a video editor living in New York's Southern Tier. Over the past ten years, I've worked on everything from formative conceptual pieces to mass-viewed media across nearly all art forms. After graduating with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art History, I traveled the country in a beat-up camper-van photographing, writing, and reading while working various jobs including cook, barista, and even a goat farmer. Since settling in Ithaca, NY, I've bought my first home with my partner and welcomed our first son, Hugo. The most important thing to me, besides spending time with my family, is making art. I strive to tell incredible stories through any form of media I can, and I’m particularly proud to have edited my first full-length feature, where I also served as colorist, script-writer, voice-over/narration artist, sound/music supervisor, and visual effects coordinator.

Michael Hotchkiss

I'm Michael Hotchkiss, a video editor living in New York's Southern Tier. Over the past ten years, I've worked on everything from formative conceptual pieces to mass-viewed media across nearly all art forms. After graduating with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art History, I traveled the country in a beat-up camper-van photographing, writing, and reading while working various jobs including cook, barista, and even a goat farmer. Since settling in Ithaca, NY, I've bought my first home with my partner and welcomed our first son, Hugo. The most important thing to me, besides spending time with my family, is making art. I strive to tell incredible stories through any form of media I can, and I’m particularly proud to have edited my first full-length feature, where I also served as colorist, script-writer, voice-over/narration artist, sound/music supervisor, and visual effects coordinator.

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I’m Michael Hotchkiss, a video editor living in New York’s Southern Tier. Over the past ten years, I’ve worked on everything from formative conceptual pieces to mass-viewed media across nearly all art forms. After graduating with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art History, I traveled the country in a beat-up camper-van photographing, writing, and reading while working various jobs including cook, barista, and even a goat farmer.

Since settling in Ithaca, NY, I’ve bought my first home with my partner and welcomed our first son, Hugo. The most important thing to me, besides spending time with my family, is making art. I strive to tell incredible stories through any form of media I can, and I’m particularly proud to have edited my first full-length feature, where I also served as colorist, script-writer, voice-over/narration artist, sound/music supervisor, and visual effects coordinator.

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Work Experience

Senior EDITOR at StudioRX
January 1, 2022 - Present
Currently working with StudioRX out of NYC, editing an extensive portfolio of medical and pharmaceutical videos including commercials and promotional content.
Lead EDITOR at Volcanic Paradise
February 28, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Edited the first full-length feature film, fulfilling multiple roles such as editor, colorist, script-writer, voice-over/narration artist, sound/music supervisor, and visual effects coordinator.
Lead EDITOR at Livin’ the Dream
February 28, 2022 - August 18, 2025
For five seasons, contributed as editor, sound designer, script-writer, and camera operator to bring the network television show to life.
Co-EDITOR at Brotherhood Outdoors
July 31, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Co-edited network television show for four years, overseeing post-production aspects including sound design, coloring, graphics, mastering, and deliverables.

Education

BA in Fine Arts at Sage College of Albany
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

2014 Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2014 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare