Hi, I’m Patrick Htoo, a dynamic and results-oriented video editor and assistant editor with over 12 years of experience across film, television, documentary, and nonprofit media production. I’m highly skilled in post-production workflows, storytelling, and collaborative editing environments. I’ve worked closely with directors, editors, journalists, and production crews on broadcast, commercial, and humanitarian projects. I thrive in fast-paced settings and love shaping compelling narratives through strong visuals and thoughtful sound design. My goal is to help teams tell meaningful stories that resonate with audiences while delivering polished, publish-ready content.

Sone Lin Htoo

Hi, I’m Patrick Htoo, a dynamic and results-oriented video editor and assistant editor with over 12 years of experience across film, television, documentary, and nonprofit media production. I’m highly skilled in post-production workflows, storytelling, and collaborative editing environments. I’ve worked closely with directors, editors, journalists, and production crews on broadcast, commercial, and humanitarian projects. I thrive in fast-paced settings and love shaping compelling narratives through strong visuals and thoughtful sound design. My goal is to help teams tell meaningful stories that resonate with audiences while delivering polished, publish-ready content.

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Hi, I’m Patrick Htoo, a dynamic and results-oriented video editor and assistant editor with over 12 years of experience across film, television, documentary, and nonprofit media production. I’m highly skilled in post-production workflows, storytelling, and collaborative editing environments. I’ve worked closely with directors, editors, journalists, and production crews on broadcast, commercial, and humanitarian projects.

I thrive in fast-paced settings and love shaping compelling narratives through strong visuals and thoughtful sound design. My goal is to help teams tell meaningful stories that resonate with audiences while delivering polished, publish-ready content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Personal Assistant at The Beast in Me (New York)
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Provided on-set and production support to the lead actor; assisted with daily logistics and coordination during production; editing (shadowing with directors and editors for 6 episodes).
Editor (Shadowing) / on-set at The Beast in Me (New York)
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Observed editorial decision-making, workflows, and episodic storytelling processes; shadowing with directors and editors for 6 episodes.
Video Editor at Wheels for Workers
June 1, 2024 - Present
Edited commercials and success stories for Wheels For Workers.
Editor / Assistant Editor at FilmAid Asia (Thailand)
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2019
Created rough cuts, assembled footage, synchronized audio, produced and edited content; filmed and edited video content for the organization; produced promotional videos targeted at refugees and migrants.
Freelance Assistant Editor
May 1, 2019 - Present
Assembled raw footage, managed data, ingested/transcoded media; created rough cuts and prepared the project for final edit; scripting, voiceover writing, sound design, and music selection.
Video Journalist at Channel 4 News
February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Worked as a video journalist producing, filming and editing package stories for broadcast.
Producer, Animator & Editor at MAG Myanmar
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Produced, animated and edited Mine Risk Awareness motion graphic video for MAG Myanmar.
Producer / Editor at Helvetas Myanmar
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Produced and edited 10 short documentary films for Helvetas Myanmar.
Video Producer / Editor at ActionAidMyanmar
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Produced and edited 3 short documentary films with ActionAidMyanmar.
Producer / Editor at AJAR and Sisters2Sisters
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Produced short film 'Letters to Sisters' in collaboration with AJAR and Sisters2Sisters.
Editor at AJAR
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Edited the short video 'Bird in a Cage' about Rohingya experiences during COVID-19, fever, cholera, fire, and other diseases.
Producer at Sisters2Sisters
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Produced a women empowerment short film for the Sisters of the Revolution.
Video Producer / Editor at MAG Myanmar
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Produced, animated and edited Mine Risk Awareness content (recurrent project).
Video Journalist / Documentary Editor at MAG Myanmar
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Produced, animated and edited Mine Risk Awareness motion graphic video.
Producer / Director / Editor at JCSDO
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced, directed and edited a Mon documentary about land grab, drugs, child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and corruption in Mon State.
Producer / Director / Editor at IOM Thailand
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Produced, directed and edited a short film about domestic violence in Muslim communities in Mae Sot, Thailand.
Project Producer / Animator at Geneva Call
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Created educational animated short films about International Human Rights Law.
Producer / Director / Animator at Progressive Voice
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Produced and animated an animation video about Burmese refugee return from Thailand.
Graphic Designer at Humanity and Inclusion
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Graphic design work for Mine Risk Education (MRE) including leaflet and flipchart design.

Education

Documentary Photography Training at VII Foundation and Photo Wings
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Film Production Training at WCNY PBS, Syracuse, NY
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Qualifications

Documentary Photography Training
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Film Production Training
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education