Available to hire
I’m Mikaela Mansour, a Detroit-area video editor and sound mixer with a heart for storytelling that uplifts, inspires, and reflects strong values. Whether cutting an emotional short film or cleaning up dialogue in post, I aim to create content that families and communities can connect with.
I love collaborating on projects that emphasize people-first narratives, faith, family, and meaningful endings. I’m currently seeking part-time or freelance editing opportunities with purpose-driven teams or nonprofits.
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Language
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Work Experience
Editor at Motion Picture Institute
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025Directed and edited a doc-style short film titled “A MPI Story” using DaVinci Resolve. Integrated B-roll, interviews, and music to create a cohesive narrative and mixed dialogue with background score for emotional resonance.
Editor at Royal Starr Arts Institute
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025Crafted 13 commercial edits advertising and highlighting community engagement for Royalstarr Film Mixer Promos. Collaborated closely with the director to align pacing and tone with the story arc while delivering web-ready content on tight deadlines.
Assistant Editor + Sound Mixer at CAMM JJ Studios, Huvi Flix, Empress Media, Benjamin Lauter Films, CastleHeart Studios
January 1, 2022 - PresentMixed and recorded on-location audio for more than 10 short films. Supported post-production efforts including dialogue syncing and preliminary edits. Maintained meticulous file management during data wrangling.
Editor at Motion Picture Institute
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025Directed and edited doc-style short using Davinci Resolve. Integrated B-roll, interviews, and music for cohesive narrative. Mixed dialogue and edited background score for emotional resonance.
Editor at Royal Starr Arts Institute
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Crafted 13 commercial edits advertising and highlighting community engagement. Collaborated with director to align pacing and tone with story arc. Delivered web-ready content on a tight deadline.
Assistant Editor + Sound Mixer at CAMM JJ Studios / Huvi Flix / Empress Media / Benjamin Lauter Films / CastleHeart Studios
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025Mixed and recorded on-location audio for 10+ short films. Supported post-production with dialogue syncing and preliminary edits. Maintained meticulous file management during data wrangling.
Editor at Motion Picture Institute
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025Directed and edited a doc-style short 'A MPI Story' using DaVinci Resolve; integrated B-roll, interviews, and music into a cohesive narrative; mixed dialogue and edited background score for emotional resonance.
Editor at Royal Starr Arts Institute
December 31, 2024 - September 23, 2025Crafted 13 commercial edits highlighting community engagement; collaborated with director to align pacing and tone with story arc; delivered web-ready content on tight deadlines.
Assistant Editor + Sound Mixer at CAMM JJ Studios, Huvi Flix, Empress Media, Benjamin Lauter Films, CastleHeart Studios
January 1, 2022 - PresentMixed and recorded on-location audio for 10+ short films; supported post-production with dialogue syncing and preliminary edits; maintained meticulous file management during data wrangling.
Editor at Motion Picture Institute
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025Directed and edited doc-style short using Davinci Resolve; Integrated B-roll, interviews, and music for cohesive narrative; Mixed dialogue and edited background score for emotional resonance
Editor at Royal Starr Arts Institute
December 31, 2024 - September 23, 2025Crafted 13 commercial edits advertising and highlighting community engagement; Collaborated with director to align pacing and tone with story arc; Delivered web-ready content on a tight deadline
Assistant Editor + Sound Mixer at CAMM JJ Studios, Huvi Flix, Empress Media, Benjamin Lauter Films, CastleHeart Studios
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025Mixed and recorded on-location audio for 10+ short films; Supported post-production with dialogue syncing and preliminary edits; Maintained meticulous file management during data wrangling
Education
Certificate in Film Production at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025Certificate in Film Production at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Certificate in Film Production at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan – Troy, MI
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Certificate in Film Production at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Qualifications
Certificate in Film Production
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Certificate in Film Production
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
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