David Brown

DAVID BROWN Video Editor • Director • Producer Duncanville, TX •- •- ■ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Award-winning, multifaceted filmmaker with over a decade of experience in video editing, film directing, and producing. I specialize in narrative and documentary storytelling that moves people and delivers results. As the founder of Impact Films, I’ve led award-winning productions from concept through delivery, building compelling visual experiences with purpose and precision. Expert in story pacing, cinematic editing, and post-production management with a strong command of industry tools. Adept at leading creative vision, managing workflow, and delivering high-quality content that resonates. ■ CORE SKILLS • Video Editing – Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro • Motion Design – After Effects, Photoshop, Canva, animation, typography • Audio/Color – Color grading, audio mixing, dialogue editing • Story Development – Scripting, beat sheets, editorial structure • Post Workflow – Asset management, Frame.io, Dropbox, multicam sync • Filmmaking – Directing, producing, casting, cinematography • Client Communication – Brief interpretation, revisions, delivery pipelines ■ EXPERIENCE Impact Films LLC — Founder | Director | Editor | Producer (2014–Present, Duncanville, TX) • Directed and edited award-winning documentaries, narrative shorts, trailers, and promotional content • Managed entire post-production pipeline including ingest, edit, audio mix, color, VFX, and final export • Produced and led original film projects with full creative control — from casting and crew management to final cut • Wrote scripts and treatments for various genres, crafting authentic and emotionally resonant narratives • Developed and delivered feature-length documentaries for streaming platforms and distribution • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional reels, sizzles, and branded visual content • Built relationships with distributors, festivals, and networks to secure visibility and opportunities • Oversaw budgets, scheduling, contracts, and talent releases for film projects Freelance Video Editor / Post-Production Consultant (2015–Present, Remote & On-Site) • Worked with independent creators, businesses, and filmmakers to bring stories to life on screen • Edited diverse video content including YouTube series, commercials, podcasts, and short films • Improved pacing, clarity, and emotion through clean and intentional editing choices • Advised on visual structure and asset strategy for better workflow efficiency • Delivered polished exports ready for web, social, film festivals, and client presentations ■ HIGHLIGHTS & WINS • ✔ Produced and directed multiple full-length feature documentaries and film projects • ✔ Built a complete post-production system for long-form and short-form storytelling • ✔ Created high-impact trailers and visual sizzles for pitches, launches, and platforms • ✔ Recognized for delivering professional edits on aggressive timelines without sacrificing quality ■ EDUCATION Texas Southern University – Film & Media Studies (Focus: Storytelling, Editing, Directing) ■ TECH & TOOLS Premiere Pro • DaVinci Resolve • Final Cut Pro • After Effects • Audition • Photoshop • Frame.io • CapCut • Dropbox • Canva • Google Drive ■ PERSONAL NOTE I’m a filmmaker at heart — with a post-production brain and a producer’s drive. I don’t just cut footage — I craft feeling, flow, and meaning. Every story matters. And I bring mine to every project I touch.