More than two decades producing and editing long-form, commercial, and music films—plus five years running an agency around that work. I focus on story, people, pace, and delivery from first assembly through to final masters. I’m comfortable partnering with directors, producers, and creative teams across agency, production-house, and remote workflows. My work spans campaign films, documentaries, festival coverage, music and live events, travel/sport projects, and social cutdowns with sound design and colour support.

DAVID WAYLAND

More than two decades producing and editing long-form, commercial, and music films—plus five years running an agency around that work. I focus on story, people, pace, and delivery from first assembly through to final masters. I’m comfortable partnering with directors, producers, and creative teams across agency, production-house, and remote workflows. My work spans campaign films, documentaries, festival coverage, music and live events, travel/sport projects, and social cutdowns with sound design and colour support.

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More than two decades producing and editing long-form, commercial, and music films—plus five years running an agency around that work. I focus on story, people, pace, and delivery from first assembly through to final masters.

I’m comfortable partnering with directors, producers, and creative teams across agency, production-house, and remote workflows. My work spans campaign films, documentaries, festival coverage, music and live events, travel/sport projects, and social cutdowns with sound design and colour support.

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Work Experience

Co-Owner / Creative Lead / Editor at The Video Agency
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Co-built and ran a Coffs Harbour production company delivering film, photography, and campaign content for government, brands, and community organisations. Led briefs, treatments, budgets, crews, client relationships, production, and post. Directed and edited campaign and regional case-study work, managing end-to-end delivery across long-form and commercial formats.
Producer / Shooter / Editor at Express Media
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Shot on the road across Australia and co-edited monthly 4WD Action films. Produced, directed, shot, and edited the 50-minute Modern Fishing: Cato Island adventure film, including sponsor work for Toyota and Bridgestone.
Documentary Director / Shooter / Editor at IBA World Tour
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Directed hour-long event documentaries across Australia, Brazil, and Chile. Produced GoPro live replay and highlights, plus fast-turnaround social content for the world-tour webcast.
Freelance Editor & Filmmaker at David Wayland (freelance)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Long-form documentary, campaign films, music, travel, sport, TVCs, and social cutdowns. Works closely with directors, producers, and creative teams across agency and production workflows, including remote post production. Manages projects from first assembly to final masters, with a focus on story flow, pacing, and delivery.
Producer / Director / DOP / Editor at About Time 1 & 2
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Independently made two 45-minute surf films from Australia and Indonesia. Achieved sold-out hometown premieres and distributed through local surf stores.

Education

BA, Digital Film & Television at JMC Academy, Brisbane
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Certificate IV, Screen at Screen Queensland School of Film & Television
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Certificate IV, Screen Queensland School of Film & Television
January 1, 2005 - July 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization