I am an experienced video and film editor and creative director with a strong background in post-production and creative video production. I specialize in leading creative and technical post-production work using the Adobe Suite, managing projects from concept through to final delivery across various digital and social platforms. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce branded content, short films, music videos, and interactive exhibitions. My career journey has allowed me to work with prestigious organizations like Are Media, Sydney Opera House Creative Studio, and Canopy Video Productions. I have deep expertise in offline/online editing, motion graphics, audio editing, colour grading, script writing, directing shoots, and providing creative direction. I am passionate about storytelling through video and continually seek new challenges in film and motion design projects.

Catherine Engstrom

I am an experienced video and film editor and creative director with a strong background in post-production and creative video production. I specialize in leading creative and technical post-production work using the Adobe Suite, managing projects from concept through to final delivery across various digital and social platforms. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce branded content, short films, music videos, and interactive exhibitions. My career journey has allowed me to work with prestigious organizations like Are Media, Sydney Opera House Creative Studio, and Canopy Video Productions. I have deep expertise in offline/online editing, motion graphics, audio editing, colour grading, script writing, directing shoots, and providing creative direction. I am passionate about storytelling through video and continually seek new challenges in film and motion design projects.

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I am an experienced video and film editor and creative director with a strong background in post-production and creative video production. I specialize in leading creative and technical post-production work using the Adobe Suite, managing projects from concept through to final delivery across various digital and social platforms. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce branded content, short films, music videos, and interactive exhibitions.

My career journey has allowed me to work with prestigious organizations like Are Media, Sydney Opera House Creative Studio, and Canopy Video Productions. I have deep expertise in offline/online editing, motion graphics, audio editing, colour grading, script writing, directing shoots, and providing creative direction. I am passionate about storytelling through video and continually seek new challenges in film and motion design projects.

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Work Experience

Senior Editor – Film/Video at Are Media
October 1, 2023 - Present
Leading the creative and technical post-production of a large quantity of branded content across all Are Media's brands for social and platform use. Responsibilities include creative ideation, assisting on shoots, delivering offline/online edits, motion graphics, multi-cam editing, audio editing, and colour grading using advanced Adobe Suite skills while working to tight deadlines.
Senior Creative (Video) at Canopy Video Productions
October 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Managed end-to-end creative video production including brief interpretation, research, script-writing, storyboarding, pre-production planning, directing talent and crew, providing creative direction, and delivering full post-production services including offline/online editing, motion graphics, audio editing, and colour grading using the Adobe creative suite.
Video Director / Editor at Canopy Video Productions
May 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Directed and edited video content across projects, managing production and finalizing output.
Video / Motion Editor at Sydney Opera House | Creative Studio
January 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to create video and motion content aligning with brand guidelines and digital strategies. Delivered full post-production services across the Adobe Suite while managing multiple briefs with tight deadlines.
Junior Video Editor at Sydney Opera House | Creative Studio
May 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Supported video editing projects, helping deliver quality outputs within brand and strategy boundaries.
Video Shooting & Editing (Sole Trader) at Self-employed
December 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Handled full cycle production from scripting, scheduling, producing, shooting, video and audio editing for clients including Hotwire Global, Secure Code Warrior, Idle Hour Vodka, and Bevchain.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Sydney
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Foundation Diploma at Australian Film, Television & Radio School
January 1, 2011 - August 27, 2025
Diploma in Film Production at Australian Film, Television & Radio School
January 1, 2011 - August 27, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Film Production
January 1, 2011 - August 27, 2025
Foundation Diploma
January 1, 2011 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government