Years of Davinci Resolve editing experience
MICHAEL KOLOKITHAS
Conway,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable film / video editor and sound designer with over 4 years of hands-on experience in Davinci Resolve, developed through academic and independent film projects. Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork, problem solving, and time management skills essential for creating high-quality content in both independent and collaborative settings. Ready to embrace new challenges and elevate projects to the next level leveraging technical expertise and artistic vision.
Overview
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Work History
Editor / Sound Designer
Gloom - Dir. Andrew Stacey
12.2025 - Current
- Adapted the script to the screen by organizing scenes and footage in a different way that fits the visuals better.
- Mixed dialogue, ambience and other sound in order to immerse the audience even when the setting is dreamlike.
- Experimented with sound to create both realistic and surreal soundscapes.
Editor
Sonder - Dir. Aidan Kolokithas
10.2025 - Current
- Organized large amount of assets including both video and audio files, and assembled an organized project file for ease of use.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision, while also using creativity to find solutions to problems.
Editor
Neighbors - Dir. Kyusik Gam
08.2025 - Current
- Worked with experienced professionals / professors as director and producer.
- Even with the sudden vacancy of other post production roles, continued to respond to feedback and deliver new edits on time.
Editor / Sound Designer
Two-Faced - Dir. Michael Kolokithas
03.2025 - 07.2025
- The Dunwich Horror Fest - Best Micro Short Film
- Purgatory Film Festival - Official Selection
- Selected and trimmed shots for the best pacing and entertainment value, while making the most of limited footage and screen time restraints.
- Experimented with sound design to create tension and audience immersion.
Writer / Editor / Sound Designer
Take A Stab At It - Dir. Parker Bomar
08.2024 - 05.2025
- UCA Film Festival - nominated best Original Story
- Utilized creativity to perform on-set rewrites and used understanding of the script to find solutions to post-production issues.
- Performed post-production work, edited video and sound, provided final product within time and budget constraints.
Editor / Sound Designer
When Time Moves On - Dir. Michael Kolokithas
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Edited footage together in just a couple days to compact meaning into a short yet entertaining 1-2 minute product.
- Built a soundscape from the bottom up, all sound was done in post due to lack of on-set crew and audio equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, USA05.2025
Skills
- Skilled in video editing using Davinci Resolve
- Film editing expertise
- Sound design proficiency
- Color grading proficiency
- Digital asset management
- Coordinated multi-camera editing
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Greek
Elementary
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest innovations
- Video Game Design alongside Coding and Programming
- Music - Drummer since 2023, dabbling guitarist since 2015
Timeline
Editor / Sound Designer
Gloom - Dir. Andrew Stacey
12.2025 - Current
Editor
Sonder - Dir. Aidan Kolokithas
10.2025 - Current
Editor
Neighbors - Dir. Kyusik Gam
08.2025 - Current
Editor / Sound Designer
Two-Faced - Dir. Michael Kolokithas
03.2025 - 07.2025
Writer / Editor / Sound Designer
Take A Stab At It - Dir. Parker Bomar
08.2024 - 05.2025
Editor / Sound Designer
When Time Moves On - Dir. Michael Kolokithas
03.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film
University of Central Arkansas