Bio: Visual storytelling with music has been my passion since my childhood. I enjoy overcoming challenges and creating impactful stories through film. Adaptable to in-office/remote work set-ups and love collaborating. I have hands-on experience across post-production roles including assistant picture editor and assistant editor work for TV and feature projects, as well as video editing for multiple formats. I’m comfortable working with editorial pipelines and deliverables, and I enjoy translating story intent into strong, accurate cuts.

Howard Hamilton

Bio: Visual storytelling with music has been my passion since my childhood. I enjoy overcoming challenges and creating impactful stories through film. Adaptable to in-office/remote work set-ups and love collaborating. I have hands-on experience across post-production roles including assistant picture editor and assistant editor work for TV and feature projects, as well as video editing for multiple formats. I’m comfortable working with editorial pipelines and deliverables, and I enjoy translating story intent into strong, accurate cuts.

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Bio: Visual storytelling with music has been my passion since my childhood. I enjoy overcoming challenges and creating impactful stories through film. Adaptable to in-office/remote work set-ups and love collaborating.

I have hands-on experience across post-production roles including assistant picture editor and assistant editor work for TV and feature projects, as well as video editing for multiple formats. I’m comfortable working with editorial pipelines and deliverables, and I enjoy translating story intent into strong, accurate cuts.

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Work Experience

Assistant Picture Editor at Proper Television
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Assistant picture editor on The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC TV / CBC Gem competition programming).
Assistant Picture Editor at Cineflix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assistant picture editor on TERROR COMES KNOCKING (2024 DGC Lifetime Network feature film).
Assistant Picture Editor at Insight Productions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assistant picture editor on LEGACY AWARDS (2024 CBC TV / CBC Gem live award show).
First Assistant Picture Editor at Mythic Productions Inc.
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
First assistant picture editor on Silver Screamers (2024 documentary theatrical).
Assistant Picture Editor at Aircraft Pictures
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Assistant picture editor on The Popularity Papers (YTV / Teletoon / Stack TV TV series).
Assistant Picture Editor at Tokens On Call Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assistant picture editor on Tokens Season 2 (DGC Apple TV web series).
Assistant Picture Editor (Trainee) at Plan B and Orion Pictures
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assistant picture editor trainee on Women Talking (DGC TIFF 2022 theatrical feature film for Crave TV).
Assistant Editor at Insight Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assistant editor on Big Brother Canada Season 9 (Global TV / Stack TV).
Assistant Picture Editor
January 1, 2020 - Present
Communicate effectively with post-production team. Work efficiently across Mac and Windows. Transcode camera footage in DaVinci Resolve (when needed) and ingest media into Avid Media Composer at the editor’s chosen resolution. Set up projects in the NLE: prepare dailies bins, media syncing, and group multi-camera footage. Create motion graphic elements and lower thirds with Adobe After Effects; export transparent PNGs and ingest into Avid via Photoshop. Deliver all media (dailies, wild tracks, VO, music, SFX, etc.) to the editor. Reference editorial paperwork for accuracy, prep footage for script sync, and output deliverable cuts to production. Prepare media for turnover and export required files to post-production facilities.
Video Editor
January 1, 2016 - Present
Execute filming and editing of weddings, music videos, films, and social media content. Review footage and take notes to craft story in edit; select shots for rhythm and pacing; create sound design to heighten emotion. Perform colour correction and grade for visual enhancement. Extensive production knowledge of Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories. Output deliverables including DCP and 5.1 audio exports to meet film festival standards.

Education

Public Administration & Governance at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026
Diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education