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Hi, I’m John Kanellidis, a passionate Lead Editor, Post Producer, and Sound Designer with years of experience working across various media platforms including TV networks, documentary productions, and branded commercial campaigns. I specialize in creating compelling and professional online media content, collaborating closely with creative teams to deliver engaging stories and captivating visuals.
I’ve had the privilege to work with notable companies like Paramount, Netflix, MTV, and BET, producing original content, promos, branding campaigns, and documentaries. My approach focuses on merging creative storytelling with technical expertise to produce high-quality media that resonates with audiences.
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Language
English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Work Experience
Lead Editor at TV one Networks/ONE_X studio solutions
December 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities consist of working with the production directors, producers and talent to achieve professional and compelling online media content, specializing in short and long documentaries and online web series such as Sneaker Shopping, Magnum Opus, and Original Docs.
Director_Lead Editor at TV one Networks/ONE_X studio solutions
December 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities consisted of working with the creative agency to create commercial campaigns for their client HOME DEPOT.
Post Producer _Senior Editor at A&E Networks_Complex Networks
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities consisted of post producing and editing of ‘Hot the Bobby Shmurder Story’.
Editor at PARAMOUNT/VH1 Creative Services
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities include working with the producers of the shows to create compelling and creative show opens, promos, and branding campaigns to increase viewership ratings.
Co-creator/Consulting Producer at Peacock Productions/NBC
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities consisted of producing pilots and consulting closely with the executive producers on original lifestyle content for broadcast TV.
Editor at TribecaFilms/IllaFilms (NASTIMEISILLMATIC)
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Worked closely with the producer and director of the documentary to create a visually compelling story of an award-winning artist and album. The film was chosen as the opening film for Tribeca film festival 2014.
DP/Post producer at ProductionArtistsINC
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Collaborated with the production, post production and creative teams to deliver exciting new co-branding campaigns for the Lincoln Ford Company.
Supervising / Lead Editor at NETFLIX
January 1, 2024 - PresentResponsibilities consist of working with original content marketing team, writers, producers and editors to create proof of concept trailers for long format content.
Post producer/Editor at VICE Media
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Post producing and editing spotlight portrait pieces of the artists performing on the 'Brooklyn Brisk Bodega tour'.
Post Producer/Editor at MTV Networks
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Worked closely with supervising producers to create promotional content for on-air use including Wild ‘N out and Battle of the Year movie stunt promos.
Supervising Editor at CENTRIC/ATLANTIC RECORDS
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Worked close with the production company and client to create shows and a 1-hour documentary for Centric TV including 'TGT As Written the TV show' & 'The Road to 3 Kings' and 'The Making of TGT'.
Lead Editor/Segment Producer at MTV Networks
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Produced packaged content for the weekly shows 'Sucker Free' and 'The Week in Jams' and served as Lead Editor for both shows.
Co-Producer/Lead Editor at Music Choice
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Provided creative and editorial support while assisting the lead producer and team for the show 'Certified'.
Post Producer /Editor at Media Place NYC
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Created and edited various brand campaigns, promotional spots and segments for clients such as Brand Jordan, Footlocker, Converse, and Footaction.
Director / Preditor at BET Networks
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Pitched creative ideas and executed them. Directed and produced network branding campaigns, commercials, promos and PSA’s that best conveyed the shows as well as the network's image.
Camera Operator/Editor at BET Nightly News
December 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025Worked close with correspondents and staff to create engaging media news stories, segments and news specials for a nightly show.
Lead Editor at TV One Networks/ONE_X Studio Solutions
December 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025Responsibilities included working with production directors, producers, and talent to achieve professional and compelling online media content, specializing in short and long-form documentaries and online web series such as Sneaker Shopping, Magnum Opus, and Original Docs.
Director_Lead Editor at TV One Networks/ONE_X Studio Solutions
December 31, 2017 - July 29, 2025Worked with the creative agency to create commercial campaigns for their client HOME DEPOT.
Post Producer_Senior Editor at A&E Networks_Complex Networks
December 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Post producing and editing of 'Hot the Bobby Shmurder Story'.
Editor at Paramount/VH1 Creative Services
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Worked with producers to create compelling show opens, promos, and branding campaigns designed to increase viewership ratings from 2015 to 2022.
Co-creator/Consulting Producer at Peacock Productions/NBC
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Produced pilots and consulted closely with executive producers on original lifestyle content for broadcast TV.
Editor at Tribeca Films/IllaFilms (NASTIMEISILLMATIC)
December 31, 2014 - July 29, 2025Worked closely with the producer and director of a documentary to create a visually compelling story of an award-winning artist and album, which was chosen as the opening film for Tribeca Film Festival 2014.
DP/Post Producer at ProductionArtistsINC
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Collaborated with production, post production, and creative teams to deliver co-branding campaigns for the Lincoln Ford Company.
Supervising / Lead Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2024 - PresentCollaborated with original content marketing team, writers, producers, and editors to create proof of concept trailers for long-format content.
Post producer/Editor at VICE Media
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Post produced and edited spotlight portrait pieces of artists performing on the Brooklyn Brisk Bodega tour.
Post Producer/Editor at MTV Networks
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Worked closely with supervising producers to create exciting promotional content, including Wild ‘N Out and Battle of the Year movie stunt promos.
Supervising Editor at Centric/Atlantic Records
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Collaborated closely with the production company and client to create TGT As Written TV show and related documentaries for Centric TV.
Lead Editor/Segment Producer at MTV Networks
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Produced and edited packaged content for weekly shows such as Sucker Free and The Week in Jams.
Co-Producer/Lead Editor at Music Choice
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Provided creative and editorial support while assisting the lead producer and team for the show Certified.
Post Producer/Editor at Media Place NYC
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025Created and edited various brand campaigns, promotional spots, and segments for clients including Brand Jordan, Footlocker, Converse, and Footaction.
Director / Preditor at BET Networks
December 31, 2008 - July 29, 2025Pitched creative ideas and executed network branding campaigns, commercials, promos, and PSAs to convey shows and the network's message.
Camera Operator/Editor at BET Nightly News
December 31, 2003 - July 29, 2025Worked closely with correspondents and staff to create engaging news media stories, segments, and specials for a nightly show.
Education
Technical degree at NYU – Center for the Media Arts
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997Technical Degree in Broadcast TV, Film and Video Arts at NYU – Center for the Media Arts
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997Qualifications
Director/Editor of the commercials for the Emmy Award campaign – RAP IT UP on BET
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Cable POP Award for Best PSA – Director/Editor
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 20075 Time Postproduction Telly Award Winner – Producer/Editor
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Honorable Mention NYC Hip-Hop Film festival for the “B-BOYDOCUFLICKISM” Director/DP/Editor
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Director/Editor of commercials for the Emmy Award campaign – RAP IT UP on BET
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Cable POP Award for Best PSA – Director/Editor
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 20075 Time Postproduction Telly Award Winner – Producer/Editor
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Honorable Mention NYC Hip-Hop Film festival for the “B-BOYDOCUFLICKISM” Director/DP/Editor
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
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