Hi, I’m Ezra Petersen. I’m a Virginia Beach–based video producer and director with 22 years of experience creating award-winning content from concept to completion. I’m highly enthusiastic, creative, and skilled in every step of production—from concept development and scripting to shooting and editing. I excel at juggling multiple projects at once while delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. Currently I’m the Commercial Producer at WAVY TV, where I create, conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit commercials for local clients, meeting with them to translate needs into compelling stories and driving growth. Previously I served as Lead Assistant Editor / Post Production Supervisor at M2 Pictures, coordinating post-production, managing media for long-form projects, and ensuring brand consistency for network delivery.

EZRA PETERSEN

Hi, I’m Ezra Petersen. I’m a Virginia Beach–based video producer and director with 22 years of experience creating award-winning content from concept to completion. I’m highly enthusiastic, creative, and skilled in every step of production—from concept development and scripting to shooting and editing. I excel at juggling multiple projects at once while delivering high-quality work on tight timelines. Currently I’m the Commercial Producer at WAVY TV, where I create, conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit commercials for local clients, meeting with them to translate needs into compelling stories and driving growth. Previously I served as Lead Assistant Editor / Post Production Supervisor at M2 Pictures, coordinating post-production, managing media for long-form projects, and ensuring brand consistency for network delivery.

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Hi, I’m Ezra Petersen. I’m a Virginia Beach–based video producer and director with 22 years of experience creating award-winning content from concept to completion. I’m highly enthusiastic, creative, and skilled in every step of production—from concept development and scripting to shooting and editing. I excel at juggling multiple projects at once while delivering high-quality work on tight timelines.

Currently I’m the Commercial Producer at WAVY TV, where I create, conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit commercials for local clients, meeting with them to translate needs into compelling stories and driving growth. Previously I served as Lead Assistant Editor / Post Production Supervisor at M2 Pictures, coordinating post-production, managing media for long-form projects, and ensuring brand consistency for network delivery.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Producer at WAVY TV
January 1, 2016 - Present
Create, conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit high quality commercials for WAVY TV clients. Play a key role in increasing station advertising revenue.
Lead Assistant Editor - Post Production Supervisor at M2 Pictures
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Supervise and coordinate all aspects of post-production and final network delivery of shows, maintaining network brand/message consistency on a per-project basis.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Digital Film Production and Film Studies) at Old Dominion University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Theatre Performance at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Digital Film Production and Film Studies at Old Dominion University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Theatre Performance at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

48 Hour Film Project Best Film
January 1, 2013 - January 15, 2026
ONFilm Festival Dr. Konikoff Student Filmmakers Award - Best Film
January 1, 2010 - January 15, 2026
Virginia Association of Broadcasters Best Commercial Nomination
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment