I am an award-winning freelance Editor, Assistant Editor and Colourist based in Swords, Co. Dublin. With over 12 years of experience, I've worked on feature films, documentaries, short films, and music videos, delivering high-quality editing and color grading services. I have been privileged to contribute to productions like 'Broken Law' which premiered on Netflix, and award-winning shorts like 'Ciúnas' and 'Harvest'. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with various television networks and production companies, including RTÉ, Virgin Media, TG4, and eir Sport. I continuously enhance my skills with professional tools, making sure every project I work on shines with creative quality and technical excellence.…

John Desay

I am an award-winning freelance Editor, Assistant Editor and Colourist based in Swords, Co. Dublin. With over 12 years of experience, I've worked on feature films, documentaries, short films, and music videos, delivering high-quality editing and color grading services. I have been privileged to contribute to productions like 'Broken Law' which premiered on Netflix, and award-winning shorts like 'Ciúnas' and 'Harvest'. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with various television networks and production companies, including RTÉ, Virgin Media, TG4, and eir Sport. I continuously enhance my skills with professional tools, making sure every project I work on shines with creative quality and technical excellence.…

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I am an award-winning freelance Editor, Assistant Editor and Colourist based in Swords, Co. Dublin. With over 12 years of experience, I’ve worked on feature films, documentaries, short films, and music videos, delivering high-quality editing and color grading services. I have been privileged to contribute to productions like ‘Broken Law’ which premiered on Netflix, and award-winning shorts like ‘Ciúnas’ and ‘Harvest’.

Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with various television networks and production companies, including RTÉ, Virgin Media, TG4, and eir Sport. I continuously enhance my skills with professional tools, making sure every project I work on shines with creative quality and technical excellence.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Colourist and Motion Graphics Designer at IRIS Productions
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Worked as a colourist and motion graphics designer on the ‘United Rugby Championship’ weekly VT’s in 2025, enhancing the visuals and graphics for the broadcast.
Editor at Premier Sports
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Edited the ‘Investec Champions Cup Rugby’ Highlights Show 2025, producing engaging highlights packages for a premium sports audience.
Editor, Colourist, Online Editor at Atom Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Handled the editing, colour grading, and online editing for the documentary ‘Jackie & Coco’ in production during 2024.
Editor at HAL Pictures
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited the short film ‘Ogham’ in 2024, crafting a compelling narrative flow and visual structure.
Editor at Atom Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked as editor, colourist, and online editor on the documentary 'Jackie & Coco', a Screen Ireland funded project.
Editor, Online Editor at Chickentown Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited and performed online editing for the short film ‘Postpartum’ in 2023, ensuring polished final output.
Editor at Windmill Lane Post Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited the IFTA’s 2023 Highlights Show, delivering dynamic and engaging highlight reels for the award event.
Trailer Editor at Vico Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited the trailer for the short film ‘Room Taken’ in 2023, crafting a captivating and concise promotional video.
Assistant Editor at Wonderfly Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted editing on the documentary ‘Lord of Nature’ in production during 2023, supporting the lead editorial team.
Editor at Adare Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited episodic TV series ‘Underdogs’ Season 4 in 2023, contributing creative edits to enhance storytelling.
Editor and Online Editor at Chickentown Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited and handled online editing for the short film 'Postpartum'.
Editor at Windmill Lane Post Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited the IFTA’s 2023 Highlights Show.
Trailer Editor at Vico Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited the official trailer for the short film 'Room Taken'.
Assistant Editor at Wonderfly Films
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted editing on the documentary 'Lord of Nature'.
Editor at Adare Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited Season 4 of episodic TV show 'Underdogs'.
Editor at Green Inc Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited episodic TV show ‘Darren & Joe’s Free Gaff’ Season 2 in 2022, contributing to series post-production.
Editor and Online Editor at Escape Pod Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited and online edited the short film 'Come On Eileen'.
Editor at Fáilte Ireland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited and designed motion graphics for social media content for the 'Ireland's Ancient East' campaign.
Editor at Green Inc Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited Season 2 of 'Darren & Joe’s Free Gaff' episodic TV series.
Editor at Carbonated Comet Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited the short film ‘Harvest’ in 2021, handling both editorial and online post-processing to complete the project.
Editor at Carbonated Comet Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited the documentary 'The People There To Catch Us' and the short film 'Harvest'.
Editor at Element Post Production
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited 'Battle of the Christmas Lights' reality TV show in 2021.
Editor at Various Music Video Productions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Edited multiple music videos including 'Holy Trouble', 'Wallflower', and Dean Lewis 'Hurtless'.
Editor and Music Supervisor at Break Out Pictures
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited and acted as music supervisor on the 2020 feature film 'Broken Law'.
Editor and Online Editor at Various Short Film Productions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Edited and online edited multiple short films such as 'Ciúnas', 'Dust', 'A Break in the Clouds'.
Editor, Colourist, Motion Graphics Designer at eir Sport
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
Led editing, colour grading, and motion graphics design from 2014 to 2021 for premium sports programming, including events like Guinness Pro14 and Allianz Leagues. Delivered high-quality sports packages and highlights for Ireland’s premium sports channel.
Editor and Colourist at Snugboro Films
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Edited and colour graded the documentary 'Ladies of Science', awarded 'Best Editing in a Documentary' at the St. Tropez Film Festival in 2015.
Editor, Colourist, Motion Graphics Designer at eir Sport / Setanta Sports
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
Lead editor, colourist, and motion graphics designer delivering high-quality sports packages and highlights programming including Guinness Pro14 and Allianz Leagues from 2014 to 2021.

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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Telecommunications