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Michael Swingler

North Hollywood, CA

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I'm a Los Angeles based Director & Editor with almost 10 years of experience and an MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Having worked on narratives, commercials, docs, music videos and promos, I'm sure to deliver a professional & creative piece.

Credits

3/20 – 6/20

Editor – Life Below Zero (Season 14)

National Geographic — TV — Adjacent Productions

3/20 – 6/20

Editor – Life Below Zero: Next Generation (Season 1)

National Geographic — TV

3/20 – 6/20

8/19 – 11/19

Additional Editor – Port Protection (Season 4)

National Geographic — TV — BBC Worldwide

8/19 – 11/19

3/19 – 6/19

Editor – Life Below Zero (Season 13)

National Geographic — TV — Adjacent Productions

3/19 – 6/19

11/18 – 2/19

Editor – Extracurricular Activities

Film (Feature-length)

11/18 – 2/19

7/18 – 10/18

Editor – Life Below Zero (Season 12)

National Geographic — TV — Adjacent Productions

7/18 – 10/18

3/18 – 6/18

Editor – Life Below Zero (Season 11)

National Geographic — TV — Adjacent Productions

3/18 – 6/18

4/14 – 2/15

Lead Editor – Behind The Mask (Season 2)

Hulu — TV — Occupant Entertainment Details

4/14 – 2/15

Lead Editor & Story Producer. AVID.

7/14 – 1/15

Producer – Scion - The All Purpose Show (Season 3)

scionav.com — Digital — Big Swing Media Details

7/14 – 1/15

Producer & Director of several episodes of this online talk show where Prince Paul interviews various artists from around the world.

1/13 – 12/14

Director (Writer) – All the Marbles

Film (Feature-length) — Petersen Pictures & Wry Eye Productions Details

1/13 – 12/14

Co-Writer & Director for this short narrative, family film.

8/14 – 11/14

Editor – Behind the Mask (Season 2)

TV — Occupant Entertainment

8/14 – 11/14

8/13 – 1/14

Editor – Making The Band (Season 1)

Revolt — TV — Revolt TV Details

8/13 – 1/14

Editor and Story Producer on this television series documenting Sean "Diddy" Combs and his team as they reinvent music television through his new network REVOLT. AVID.

5/13 – 8/13

Editor (Story Producer) – NOCK OUT (Season 1)

NBC — TV — Beartooth Productions Details

5/13 – 8/13

Editor & Story Producer for this series where 12 professional archers compete for a cash price and title of series champion.

2/13 – 2/13

Editor – Amazon Studios

For Sale by Superhero — Advertising — Amazon Studios Details

2/13 – 2/13

Edited a trailer for the feature test film "For Sale by Superhero"

8/12 – 12/12

Editor (FCP) – Jake Squared

Film (Feature-length) — Aumont Productions / Beckett Films Details

8/12 – 12/12

Editor on the feature film "Jake Squared" starring Elias Koteas, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Virginia Madsen, Jane Seymour and Mike Vogel http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2314374/

5/12 – 5/12

Editor (FCP) – Scion FR-S First 86

Internet — Live/Special Event — BON-USA Details

5/12 – 5/12

Edited event coverage & interviews for the customer delivery of one of the first Scion FR-S sport cars.

4/12 – 4/12

Editor (FCP) – Big Daddy Kane - Digital Museum

Internet — Digital — BON-USA Details

4/12 – 4/12

Edited several interviews with the legendary rapper "Big Daddy Kane" for Scion A/V.

4/12 – 4/12

Editor (FCP) – Amazon Studios

Zombies Vs. Gladiators — Advertising — Amazon Studios Details

4/12 – 4/12

Edited a trailer for the feature test film "Zombies Vs. Gladiators"

2/12 – 2/12

Producer (Director & Editor) – Prosthetic Records - Record Label Showcase

Internet — Digital — BON-USA Details

2/12 – 2/12

Predator on several doc-style pieces showcasing the metal music label Prosthetic Records. Live performances were shot & edited as well as interviews with key individuals behind the Prosthetic label. Can be seen at SCIONAV.COM

1/12 – 1/12

Editor (FCP) – Amazon Studios

The Velvet Elvis — Advertising — Amazon Studios Details

1/12 – 1/12

Edited a trailer for this feature length film.

11/11 – 11/11

Editor (FCP) – Whirled Creative

Zagat — Advertising — Whirled Creative Details

11/11 – 11/11

Editor on this commercial promoting Zagat's food reviews & guide. It was all shot as individual frames and cut together in a stop motion style.

8/11 – 8/11

Editor (FCP) – Whirled Creative

Kiwi Crate — Advertising — Whirled Creative Details

8/11 – 8/11

Editor on this commercial promoting the Kiwi Crate, a box of crafts for children.

7/11 – 7/11

Editor (FCP) – Whirled Creative

Rockmelt — Advertising — Whirled Creative Details

7/11 – 7/11

Editor for this internet commercial promoting Rockmelt's new web browser.

6/11 – 7/11

Editor (FCP) – The 404 (Pilot)

TV — Trend Media Details

6/11 – 7/11

Editor on 6 episodes of this narrative, suspense web/TV series.

6/11 – 6/11

Editor (FCP) – Scion Digital Museum

Internet — Digital — Malbon Farms Details

6/11 – 6/11

Edited several interviews with several 70's Punk Rock Legends.

6/11 – 6/11

Editor (FCP) – Moodymann

Internet — Digital — Malbon Farms Details

6/11 – 6/11

Edited an interview and live performance from the legendary DJ, "Moodymann" for Scion A/V

4/11 – 5/11

Editor (FCP) – Petty Offense (Pilot)

Internet — TV — Trend Media Details

4/11 – 5/11

Edited 4 episodes of this Comedy Web/TV Series.

2/11 – 3/11

Editor (FCP) – Scion AV Rockfest

Internet — Live/Special Event — Malbon Farms Details

2/11 – 3/11

Edited over 30 live performances and interviews of various rock bands.

1/11 – 1/11

Editor (FCP) – Drink

Film (Feature-length) — John Alan Thompson Details

1/11 – 1/11

Co-editor on this experimental, 8mm short, narrative film.

11/10 – 11/10

Editor (FCP) – Cherri Bombs - Spin

Music Video — Solija Details

11/10 – 11/10

Picture editor on the music video shot on the 5D

9/10 – 11/10

Producer (Director & Editor) – Ghoulsfest

Internet — Live/Special Event — Wry Eye Productions Details

9/10 – 11/10

Producer, Director & Editor on all video coverage for a live music festival consisting of 17 bands playing throughout the day. Took place at Tom Bass Park in Houston, TX.

10/10 – 10/10

Editor (Avid) – Company of Heroes

Internet — THQ Details

10/10 – 10/10

Cut a video game trailer for the game title "Company of Heroes"

9/10 – 9/10

Editor (Avid) – WWE All Stars

THQ Details

9/10 – 9/10

Cut several in-game splash videos for the video game title "WWE All Stars"

6/10 – 6/10

Editor (FCP) – Let's Dance

Film (Feature-length) — Playboy TV Details

6/10 – 6/10

Picture editor on this non-erotic narrative short film. Entire film was shot as individual stills.

1/09 – 1/10

Director (Editor) – Midlife

Film (Feature-length) — Wry Eye Productions Details

1/09 – 1/10

Writer, Director & Co-editor on this dark, dramatic comedy. Shot on the RED.

11/09 – 12/09

Editor (FCP) – Alaskan Summer - Machine of Love

Music Video — John Alan Thompson Details

11/09 – 12/09

Picture editor on this music video shot entirely with stills from a personal, digital camera.

9/08 – 11/08

Editor (FCP) – Magellan

Film (Feature-length) — Sebastian Davis Films Details

9/08 – 11/08

Picture editor for this 35mm short narrative film.

1/06 – 5/06

Editor (Avid) – Clear Cut, Simple

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts Details

1/06 – 5/06

Picture Editor for this 16mm dramatic short film.

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Education

University of Southern California

MFA in Cinematic Production

Arizona State University

BS in Computer Information Systems

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