David Willinsky

Work History

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  Virtual Production Editor

  Bron Studios

  January 2021 - November 2022

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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  VFX Editor

  Front Street Pictures

  January 2020 - June 2020

  Cats & Dogs 3 Movie
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  Editing Supervisor

  Goldtooth Creative

  April 2018 - January 2020

  Vancouver, Canada Area
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  VFX Editor

  Air Bud Entertainment

  July 2017 - February 2018

  Vancouver, Canada Area
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  Post Production Supervisor

  Air Bud Entertainment

  March 2017 - July 2017

  Vancouver, Canada Area

• Film Editor

  Motorcycle Boy Productions

  February 2016 - July 2016

  Vancouver, Canada Area

• Post Production Supervisor

  Motorcycle Boy Productions

  August 2015 - January 2016

  Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Supervising the completion of a Gary Busey starring Canadian independent feature film.
  • Working closely with the director on the edit, and cutting the trailer for the film.
  • Creating deliverables for distribution.
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  VFX Editor

  Gener8 Media Corp

  January 2012 - August 2015

  Vancouver

  
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  I/O Coordinator

  Gener8 Media Corp

  February 2012 - May 2012

  Vancouver

• Producer

  FilmRaiser

  January 2009 - December 2011

  Los Angeles

  • Partner in FilmRaiser, an independent film distribution and fundraising company.
  • Instrumental in leading technical aspects of website design, social networking, and IT.
  • Responsible for management of freelancer employees.
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  Film Editor

  National Film Board of Canada

  October 2011 - November 2011

  Vancouver

  WILLIAM SHATNER SINGS O’CANADA
  • Edited William Shatner’s acceptance video for the Governor General’s Award for Life Time Achievement, produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
  • It has the distinctive honor of being the most watched online National Film Board project of all time.
  • RED camera workflow.

• Film Editor

  Summerhood

  April 2009 - January 2010

  Vancouver

  Edited 35mm feature film comedy featuring John Cusack (narrator), Chris McDonald, and Joe Flaherty.
  • During post-production, designed a new story arc from existing footage in response to filming issues (i.e. original long length of film; plot gaps).
  • Additionally worked as post-production supervisor and creative producer for the film.
  • Related responsibilities included overseeing final mix, sound design, original score composition, soundtrack selection, and special effects, as well as marketing and budgeting for film festival circuit.
  • Summerhood was an Official Selection in seven North American and International film festivals and received the following accolades: Best Feature, San Diego Film Festival; Best Comedy, Maui International Film Festival; Audience Award, Atlantic Film Festival
  • Summerhood was awarded Best Picture, and Best Director at the Canadian Comedy Awards (2011).

• Film Editor

  HAIRBOUND

  May 2009 - September 2009

  Los Angeles

  • Edited digital feature length documentary on the socio-psychological effects of male pattern baldness.
  • Captured, sorted, and assembled incoming footage on location in Los Angeles while project was being filmed.
  • Given full creative control as director during the editing process.
  • Created an additional four 60-second broadcast commercial spots for Bosley Medical.

• Film Editor

  Bird Co.

  March 2007 - October 2007

  Vancouver / Mumbai

  • Edited HD feature length mockumentary set in Mumbai, India