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Seattle to LA

I'm originally from the Greater Seattle area and moved from the evergreen state to the palm-tree lined streets of Los Angeles to get my Masters degree at USC.

MFA - USC - School Of Cinematic Arts

I studied in the graduate program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, graduating with an MFA in film production with a focus on writing and editing.

Story Advocate

With my training and experience, I focus on story and map out each beat, while finding the best places for each soundbite, line, and shot to maximize its effectiveness in supporting the story.

Post Production Maven

After graduating from USC, I worked as an assistant editor at night, while working as a full time apartment manager.

This experience of managing and keeping the organization of multiple productions running by myself at night ingrained organization permanently into my skill set, producing a meticulous nature when running any post-production office and crew.

Collaboration Makes a Team. A Team Makes Great Videos.

A great video doesn't happen in a vacuum. Great ideas can come from anywhere, which is why I keep my team up to speed at each stage of the process, which is essential to create the best possible video and to continually grow and improve my skills as well.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Received eligibility for Local 700: IL# 77F891A87E.
Obtained technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Studio.
Expertly edited promos, featurettes, and TV shows for major studios for Blu-Ray, online, and broadcast distribution.
Edited two feature films allowing for quick sale to international distributors.
Developed and executed workflows that ensured smooth operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative Development and Execution
Post-Production
Film and Media Production
Short Films and Commercials
Video and Film Editing
Screenwriting and Creative Writing
Copywriting and Editing
Organization and Training
Online Advertising and Marketing
Podcast Production

Bilingual: Spanish / English

I have edited multiple studio projects in Spanish and provided on-screen English subtitle translation, allowing clients to gain more business and keep creative control of featurettes in both languages.

RECOMMENDATIONS

"Cole is a very talented Editor. He's got strong skills in self-producing, good story instincts and an amazing wealth of technical knowledge."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

Scott Murray

- Producer

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

Alicia Selvaggio
- Producer

"Cole's editing skills are exceptional. I've worked with Cole on multiple shorts and features where he served as editor. We were able to meet our deadlines because Cole always delivers."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

Abel Vang

- Director

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

Kelly O’Neill
- Producer

Cole Duran

Cole Duran

About - Cole Duran

Seattle to LA

MFA - USC - School Of Cinematic Arts

Story Advocate

Post Production Maven

Collaboration Makes a Team. A Team Makes Great Videos.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bilingual: Spanish / English

RECOMMENDATIONS

"Cole is a very talented Editor. He's got strong skills in self-producing, good story instincts and an amazing wealth of technical knowledge."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Cole's editing skills are exceptional. I've worked with Cole on multiple shorts and features where he served as editor. We were able to meet our deadlines because Cole always delivers."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

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About - Cole Duran

Seattle to LA

MFA - USC - School Of Cinematic Arts

Story Advocate

Post Production Maven

Collaboration Makes a Team. A Team Makes Great Videos.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bilingual: Spanish / English

RECOMMENDATIONS

"Cole is a very talented Editor. He's got strong skills in self-producing, good story instincts and an amazing wealth of technical knowledge."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Throughout the show’s two seasons, Cole displayed a focused and positive attitude as well as the ability to adapt to any challenge. Cole is one of those rare individuals who can both follow instructions while also taking initiative."

"Cole's editing skills are exceptional. I've worked with Cole on multiple shorts and features where he served as editor. We were able to meet our deadlines because Cole always delivers."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

"We would often give Cole ‘outside the box’ projects to put together, which required pulling footage from a variety of sources, putting together trailers for films that hadn’t yet been made. All of which were challenges that he rose to and gave us a great final product."

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