Michael is a hard-working, technically versatile editor who has gained diverse experience in multiple disciplines including advertising, documentary and drama for both broadcast and non-broadcast platforms.
Since starting in the industry he has built a reputation for his reliable, can-do attitude, as well as, possessing a keen eye for detail and creative flair.
In 2009, he co-edited a series of educational mini dramas for the BBC Learning Zone. This received a BAFTA nomination at the Children’s BAFTA awards later that year. Since then he has been pursuing his passion for narrative based film and has successfully edited a number of short films which are now entering the international festival circuit and are listed on IMDb.
Michael started his editing career as a runner, then progressed to junior editor and became freelance in 2008 when he worked on a number of TV and cinema commercials. He has also edited for several award winning advertising agencies and their clients, some of who have included, Virgin Trains, Virgin Atlantic, MTV, Ikea, Nokia, Toyota, Kia, Red Bull, NHS, Premier Foods and Microsoft Windows.
Michael holds a BA in Graphic Design from Central St Martins art college. At the age of five years old, he started musical training which has developed into a lifelong passion. He has enjoyed participating in live performances with various bands and composes and teaches music. Michael continues to combine his trained visual eye, strong sense of rhythm and musical ability with his natural love for cinematic story-telling, making him the perfect all round film editor.
He continues to look for new and exciting opportunities as an editor in the motion picture/TV industries.
Visit Michael’s official website : www.michaeljfreedman.com
