Originally from Sydney and now living in the Gold Coast since 2020, I have over 25 years of professional experience as a Film and Television Editor. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to work on a diverse portfolio of TV dramas, movies, and documentaries, collaborating with top networks and production companies across Australia. I bring dedication, creativity, and technical expertise to every project, always looking to deliver the best storytelling possible. Whether on-site, hybrid, or remote, I enjoy embracing new challenges and contributing to the craft of visual storytelling.…

Antonio Felix Mestres

Originally from Sydney and now living in the Gold Coast since 2020, I have over 25 years of professional experience as a Film and Television Editor. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to work on a diverse portfolio of TV dramas, movies, and documentaries, collaborating with top networks and production companies across Australia. I bring dedication, creativity, and technical expertise to every project, always looking to deliver the best storytelling possible. Whether on-site, hybrid, or remote, I enjoy embracing new challenges and contributing to the craft of visual storytelling.…

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Originally from Sydney and now living in the Gold Coast since 2020, I have over 25 years of professional experience as a Film and Television Editor. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to work on a diverse portfolio of TV dramas, movies, and documentaries, collaborating with top networks and production companies across Australia.

I bring dedication, creativity, and technical expertise to every project, always looking to deliver the best storytelling possible. Whether on-site, hybrid, or remote, I enjoy embracing new challenges and contributing to the craft of visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor at CBS/Paramount/Network 10
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Worked as a TV Drama Editor on the 2025 production of NCIS: Sydney, responsible for assembling and refining episodic content to meet broadcast standards and creative expectations.
Editor at ACORNTV/AMC
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited 'Darby and Joan' Series 2, shaping the narrative flow and pacing of the TV drama to engage audiences effectively.
Editor at Endemolshine/7 Network
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited RFDS Series 3, a Royal Flying Doctors TV Drama, focusing on continuity, timing, and narrative coherence for broadcast.
Editor at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited Rock Island Mysteries 2, a children's TV drama series, managing post-production workflows to deliver episodes on schedule.
Editor at Endemolshine/7 Network
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Worked on RFDS Series 2 overseeing the editing of dramatic content for prime-time television.
Editor at Nine Network
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited 'After the Verdict', a TV Drama focusing on courtroom and personal drama narratives.
Editor at Steve Jaggi Company
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited 'Love By the Glass', a TV Movie, managing post-production to ensure cinematic quality and storytelling impact.
Editor at ACORNTV/AMC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Edited 'Darby and Joan' TV Drama from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the TV drama genre via effective story pacing and scene transitions.
Editor at Amazon/Seven Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked on 'Back to the Rafters' TV Drama, responsible for editing engaging episodes for the Australian market.
Editor at Seven Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited episodes for 'Home and Away,' managing post-production duties in a high-paced TV drama environment.
Editor at Foxtel
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited 'Road to Recovery,' a documentary, focusing on narrative pacing and clarity of factual content.
Editor at Seven Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited 'Between Two Worlds' TV Drama, managing complex dramatic sequences over 2019.
Editor at Ten Network/Screentime
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited 'Playing for Keeps' TV Drama, coordinating with production teams for creative content delivery in 2018.
Editor at Seven Network/Screentime
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Edited 'The Secret Daughter' Season 1 and 2, overseeing the final cut of episodes to maintain narrative integrity.
Editor at SHINE/Network Ten
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Edited 'BROCK' TV Mini Series, collaborating with production to finalize engaging episodic content from 2015 to 2016.
Editor at Playmaker/Nine Network
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Edited 'House Husbands' Seasons 1, 3, and 4, working closely to ensure pacing and emotional tone of family dramas from 2012 to 2015.
Editor at CJZ / Nine Network
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Edited 'The Great Mint Swindle' Telemovie, contributing to storytelling through polished editing techniques in 2011.
Editor at ABC / Screentime
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Edited 'CROWNIES' TV Drama series, responsible for post-production editing duties to support narrative consistency.
Editor at McElroyAllMedia / Nine Network
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Edited 'Sea Patrol' Seasons 1 to 5, handling the post-production workflows for this multi-season action drama between 2006 and 2011.
Editor at Southern Star / Nine Network
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Edited 'Rescue Special Ops' Season 1 and 'Forensic Investigators' series 3, post-production editing for action and docudrama series in 2009 and 2006 respectively.
Editor at Twenty20 Production / ABC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Edited 'East of Everything' Season 1 TV Drama, assembling episodic content with a focus on storytelling and pacing in 2007.
Editor at CBS/Paramount/Network 10
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Edited the TV drama NCIS: Sydney, overseeing post-production processes to deliver high-quality visual storytelling.
Editor at ACORNTV/AMC
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited Darby and Joan Series 2, contributing expert editing skills to the TV drama production.
Editor at Endemolshine/7 Network
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited RFDS Series 3, a TV drama about the Royal Flying Doctors, responsible for shaping the narrative through expert editing.
Editor at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited Rock Island Mysteries 2, focusing on crafting engaging children’s drama episodes for broadcast.
Editor at Endemolshine/7 Network
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited RFDS Series 2, supporting the storytelling of the TV drama with professional editing techniques.
Editor at Nine Network
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited After the Verdict, contributing to the TV drama’s post-production process with skilled editing.
Editor at Steve Jaggi Company
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited the TV Movie Love By the Glass, applying expert editing skills to enhance the storytelling.
Editor at ACORNTV/AMC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Edited the TV drama Darby and Joan during 2021 and 2022, focusing on high-quality narrative editing.
Editor at Amazon/Seven Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited Back to the Rafters, a TV drama production, contributing editorial expertise to the series.
Editor at Seven Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited Home and Away TV Drama, applying technique to craft compelling episodes for broadcast.
Editor at Foxtel
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Edited the documentary Road to Recovery, supporting documentary storytelling through editing.
Editor at Seven Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited the TV drama Between Two Worlds, facilitating narrative coherence and pacing.
Editor at Ten Network/Screentime
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited Playing for Keeps TV drama series, enhancing visual storytelling quality.
Editor at Seven Network/Screentime
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Edited The Secret Daughter Series 1 and 2, maintaining narrative flow and editing consistency.
Editor at SHINE/Network Ten
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Edited BROCK TV Mini Series, overseeing post-production to deliver engaging drama content.
Editor at Playmaker/Nine Network
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Edited House Husbands series 1, 3, and 4, crafting episodes to enhance audience engagement.
Editor at CJZ / Nine Network
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Edited The Great Mint Swindle Telemovie, supporting historical storytelling through editing.
Editor at ABC / Screentime
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Edited CROWNIES TV Drama, contributing to drama narrative structure through editing.
Editor at McElroyAllMedia / Nine Network
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Edited Sea Patrol series 1 to 5, delivering high-standard editing for the long-running TV drama.
Editor at Nine Network
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Edited Cops L.A.C. TV Drama, managing episode editing for network broadcast.
Editor at Southern Star / Nine Network
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Edited Rescue Special Ops Series 1, enhancing episode flow and cohesiveness.
Editor at Twenty20 Production / ABC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Edited East of Everything Series 1, establishing pacing and tone for the TV drama.
Editor at Southern Star / 7 Network
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Edited Forensic Investigators Series 3, providing docudrama editing expertise.
Editor at Nine Network
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Edited 2Twisted “Jailbreak” episode, contributing to anthology TV drama.
Additional Editor at Screen Gems/Sony Pictures
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Supported editing as Additional Editor on the feature film Anacondas.
Editor at Macquarie Nine Films/PFTC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Lead editor for the feature Under the Radar, managing full film editing responsibility.
Editor at Moondance Pictures
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Edited the short film The Ball, showcasing short-format editorial skills.
Editor at PFTC/Pictures in Paradise
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Edited the feature film Blurred, bringing cinematic editorial expertise.
Additional Editor at Cowgirl Productions
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Supported editing on the feature Snakeskin as Additional Editor.
Editor at Pacific Film & Television Films Corporation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Lead editor for the feature Cubbyhouse, responsible for final post-production editing.
Assembly Editor at Channel 9/Fox Television
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Assembly Editor for sitcom Flat Chat, contributing to episode assembly and rough cuts.
Australian Assistant Editor at Miramax
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Assistant Editor on the feature Hero, supporting main editing team on film post-production.
Assistant Editor at A City Production
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Assistant Editor on the feature Danny Deckchair, contributing to editing workflows.
Assistant Editor at Granada TV/BBC2
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Assistant Editor on Dossa and Joe (TV), supporting the editing department for the series.
Assistant Editor at Crusader Entertainment
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Assistant Editor on Swimming Upstream (Feature), providing editorial support.
Assistant Editor at Jabal Films/Miramax
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Assistant Editor on Rabbit Proof Fence (Feature), aiding post-production editing processes.
First AVID Assistant at Fox Searchlight Films
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
First AVID Assistant on Bootmen (Feature), assisting with digital offline editing.
2nd Assistant Editor at Fox Searchlight Films
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
2nd Assistant Editor on Mr Accident (Feature), supporting editing team in various tasks.
2nd AVID Assistant at Universal Pictures
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
2nd AVID Assistant on Babe Pig in the City (Feature), supporting digital editing workflows.

Education

Advanced Certificate Film and Television Production at TAFE North Sydney
February 1, 1995 - December 1, 1997
Achieved Highest Mark

Qualifications

AVID Qualified User
February 1, 1997 - May 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper The Great Mint Swindle - 2011

    Telemovie which centred around the theft of 49 bars of gold from the Perth Mint in Western Australia.

    paper BLURRED (2002) - Feature Film

    BLURRED was my first feature film as Editor.

    paper Sea Patrol Season 4, Episode 1

    The link is for the episode as described above. The show lasted 5 seasons and I was one of two editors for the entirety of its run.