Mandy Roberts
Film Editor & Post Production Lead
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Film Editor and Post Production Supervisor with over 15 years in the industry, specializing in feature films, branded content, and episodic television. Expert in managing end-to-end post-production pipelines, from pre-production planning and on-set workflow to final delivery for broadcasters and theatrical DCP releases. Proven leader with a track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget with collaborative approach, technical expertise, and hands-on leadership across editorial teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Editor
Mighty Fine Productions
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with Mighty Fine Productions on a range of high-profile digital branded content projects for diverse sectors, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Managed post-production workflows ensuring smooth transitions from concept development through to delivery.
- Provided strategic input on media management, including color correction, integrating vfx, sound design, and final conform & digital compression exports for multiple social platforms.
- Worked closely with directors and creative teams to maintain the emotive and visual integrity of content, ensuring alignment with brand goals and audience expectations.
- Executed multi-platform content strategies, delivering optimized versions for social media, web, and broadcast, driving engagement for major international clients.
Feature Film Editor
Freelance
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Lead editor on several theatrically released and critically acclaimed feature films, including Deep End, Serpent, Mooirivier, A Man Like My Father and Veraaiers.
- Played a pivotal role in the entire post-production process, from pre-production planning and on-set workflow setup to overseeing assistant editors through to final DCP master delivery.
- Worked closely with directors and producers, ensuring a collaborative approach to storytelling and maintaining consistency across the editing and post-production phases.
- Managed all aspects of DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) and media management, implementing best practices to ensure seamless workflow from camera to post.
- Supervised the editing and final delivery of films, including assembly and offline edit, visual effects, color correction, audio mix, and music, ensuring alignment with the creative vision.
- Successfully managed complex workflows for large-scale productions, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget while maintaining technical and artistic integrity.
Post Supervisor
The Bomb Shelter
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Supervised the entire post-production workflow at a high-capacity facility, encompassing logging, offline editing, color grading, sound mixing, music integration, visual effects, and subtitle creation, ensuring all master deliverables met quality standards on broadcaster.
- Managed the timely delivery of the highly popular daily drama series Zone 14, overseeing a rigorous weekly schedule involving 15 episodes across various stages of post-production.
- Successfully delivered over 200 episodes, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and efficiency in managing a complex and fast-paced post-production pipeline.
- Executed precise online editing for the feature-length film The Siege, ensuring high-quality visual and audio standards for theatrical release.
Head of Post Production
Quizzical Pictures
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Oversaw all post-production workflows and deliverables ensuring seamless operations across media management, editorial processes, DI finishing, color grading, and audio mastering and delivery of broadcast masters for a high-traffic editorial facility.
- Designed and implemented customized workflow setups for each production, tailored to budget, technical requirements, camera specifications, and delivery needs.
- Coordinated the creation and distribution of dailies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to all stakeholders.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior and assistant editors on media handling, logging, proxy compression settings, naming conventions, and project setup.
- Facilitated the offline editing process, organized executive viewings, managed approvals, and coordinated final online deliverables, including mix and grade.
- Conducted budget reconciliation and prioritized resource allocation to meet project demands.
- Ensured the accurate and timely delivery of all master files to broadcasters and networks, including handling necessary paperwork such as FCC compliance and music cue documentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film, TV & Dramatic Arts
AFDA
Cape Town, South Africa 05.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills
Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve, Color
Sound Design & Mixing: Pro Tools, Adobe Audition
Visual Effects Integration: Adobe After Effects
Digital Imaging & DIT: Media management, proxy creation, logging, color space conversion LUTs
Workflow Design & Optimization: Setup and management of custom workflows based on budget, tech requirements, and camera
Master Deliverables: Broadcast masters, digital cinema packages (DCP), FCC compliance, music cue documentation
Post-Production Management
Project Coordination: Managing editorial schedules, overseeing multiple stages of post-production, and ensuring timely delivery
Team Leadership: Supervision of editorial teams, training and mentoring junior editors and assistants
Media Management: Efficient handling of media assets, equipment maintenance, and workflow optimization
Budget & Resource Management: Budget reconciliation, priority allocation, and cost management
Creative & Collaborative Skills
Storytelling: Crafting compelling narratives through precise editing and post-production techniques
Collaboration: Working closely with directors, producers, and creative teams to maintain the vision and quality of content
Client Relations: Managing client expectations and delivering high-quality results that meet or exceed requirements
Technical Proficiencies
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, Nuke
File Formats: Knowledge of various codecs and formats for different platforms (eg, ProRes, H264, HDR)
Hardware: Familiarity with editing systems, storage solutions, and high-end media servers
Timeline
Freelance Content Editor
Mighty Fine Productions
05.2019 - Current
Feature Film Editor
Freelance
07.2012 - 12.2018
Post Supervisor
The Bomb Shelter
09.2010 - 06.2011
Head of Post Production
Quizzical Pictures
02.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Film, TV & Dramatic Arts
AFDA
05.2001 -