Hi, I’m Michael James Mina — a filmmaker focused on short and long-form video editing, directing, writing, and producing. I’ve spent 10+ years hands-on in video editing and post-production, shaping creative visions into polished final cuts. I’ve edited hundreds of pieces across platforms, from YouTube vlogs to feature films and social media campaigns, always meeting tight deadlines and embracing constructive feedback. I’m proficient with Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Photoshop, and I bring strong sound and color editing skills to every project. I’ve collaborated with corporate and private clients to deliver compelling visuals that align with their goals and branding.

Michael James Mina

Hi, I’m Michael James Mina — a filmmaker focused on short and long-form video editing, directing, writing, and producing. I’ve spent 10+ years hands-on in video editing and post-production, shaping creative visions into polished final cuts. I’ve edited hundreds of pieces across platforms, from YouTube vlogs to feature films and social media campaigns, always meeting tight deadlines and embracing constructive feedback. I’m proficient with Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Photoshop, and I bring strong sound and color editing skills to every project. I’ve collaborated with corporate and private clients to deliver compelling visuals that align with their goals and branding.

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Hi, I’m Michael James Mina — a filmmaker focused on short and long-form video editing, directing, writing, and producing. I’ve spent 10+ years hands-on in video editing and post-production, shaping creative visions into polished final cuts. I’ve edited hundreds of pieces across platforms, from YouTube vlogs to feature films and social media campaigns, always meeting tight deadlines and embracing constructive feedback.

I’m proficient with Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Photoshop, and I bring strong sound and color editing skills to every project. I’ve collaborated with corporate and private clients to deliver compelling visuals that align with their goals and branding.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at When Good Americans Die
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed, wrote, produced and edited the feature, overseeing development and post-production and delivering a polished narrative for festival submission.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at TINO
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead feature film project; directed, wrote, produced and edited; collaboration with crew and post-production teams.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at The Breaking of the Runt - Feature Film
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, wrote, produced and edited the feature; lead role in development and post-production; premiered at PHW Film Festival 2022.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at Whispering Winds Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and edited multiple short films; led creative development and post-production; met strict deadlines during collaboration with team.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at The Boy Under the Magnolia Tree - Short Film
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed, wrote, produced and edited short film; served as lead on-set and in post-production.
Editor at Whispering Winds Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited short films and supported post-production workflows.
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed, wrote, produced, and edited the film When Good Americans Die (2025); collaborated with cast and crew to realize the creative vision and manage post-production workflow.
Lead - Feature Film Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at TINO
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led direction, writing, producing, and editing for the feature film TINO (2024).
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at Global Festival Circuit
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director, writer, producer, and editor for projects showcased in the Global Festival Circuit, including Samuel (2023).
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor at BIG EYE Productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Director, writer, producer, and editor for The Breaking of the Runt, a feature film (2022).

Education

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Qualifications

Edward William Wasser Award for Most Promising Filmmaker
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026
Best Actor
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026
Best Director
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026
Best Feature Film
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026
Edward William Wasser Award for Most Promising Filmmaker
January 1, 2022 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

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