Hi, I'm Claire Cusack—a video editor and junior VFX artist based in Tullamore, Ireland. I bring hands-on experience in editing, color grading, and compositing for film and TV, with proficiency in Premiere Pro, Avid, After Effects, and additional tooling like Nuke, Mocha, and Photoshop. I've edited award-nominated student films and contributed to projects for Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Lucasfilm. I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about storytelling through visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping pace, mood, and atmosphere to elevate a story.

Claire Cusack

Hi, I'm Claire Cusack—a video editor and junior VFX artist based in Tullamore, Ireland. I bring hands-on experience in editing, color grading, and compositing for film and TV, with proficiency in Premiere Pro, Avid, After Effects, and additional tooling like Nuke, Mocha, and Photoshop. I've edited award-nominated student films and contributed to projects for Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Lucasfilm. I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about storytelling through visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping pace, mood, and atmosphere to elevate a story.

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Hi, I’m Claire Cusack—a video editor and junior VFX artist based in Tullamore, Ireland. I bring hands-on experience in editing, color grading, and compositing for film and TV, with proficiency in Premiere Pro, Avid, After Effects, and additional tooling like Nuke, Mocha, and Photoshop. I’ve edited award-nominated student films and contributed to projects for Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Lucasfilm.

I’m detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about storytelling through visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping pace, mood, and atmosphere to elevate a story.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Compositor at Pop Paper City
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Worked with After Effects on roto, colour grading, and compositing tasks.
Junior Digital Compositor at SSVFX
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Worked primarily with Nuke and Mocha on major feature and TV productions. Supported compositors with roto, paint, and prep work on high-profile titles.
Roto Artist at SSVFX
January 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Delivered complex roto and tracking for long feature shots. Gained credits across projects for Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Lucasfilm.
Trainee VFX Artist at SSVFX
January 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Completed structured traineeship learning studio pipelines and workflows.
Editor at Nobody Gets Me (ATU Galway)
January 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Edited and colour graded final year short film.
VFX/4D Artist at Double Lives (ATU Galway)
January 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Created VFX shots and assisted with post-production.
Video Editor at Nobody Gets Me (ATU Galway)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Edited and colour graded final year short film, managing the full post-production workflow from rough cut to delivery.
Video Editor / VFX Artist at Double Lives (ATU Galway)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Edited and created VFX sequences for student film. Assisted with pacing, transitions, and post-production support.
Junior Digital Compositor at SSVFX
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported compositors with roto, paint, and prep on feature and TV projects for Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Lucasfilm.

Education

BA (Hons) Film & Documentary at ATU Galway
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Film & Documentary at ATU Galway
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment