Director and Video Editor in Montreal
I am a director and video editor based in Montreal, working on documentaries and brand storytelling. I directed and edited the documentary What to Save from the Flames, and I edit for directors, agencies and production companies in Montreal, Toronto and across Canada.
Most of my projects need bilingual English and French versions. There is more on how that works in this piece on bilingual brand films in Canada.
My job is to find the core of a real story in the material and protect it through the edit.
In the Edit Now
Directing and editing a short documentary portrait of Simon Laliberté of Atelier BangBang.
Editing Silent Waters, a short documentary directed by Nicolas Varillon, about a nurse returning to the federal prison where she worked for twelve years.
Editing a medium-length documentary directed by Kayla Jeanson, about ILL-Abilities, an international breaking crew of dancers with disabilities.
How I Work
When I direct, the story is built before the shoot. I map the film beat by beat, decide which location carries each part of it, and write the interview questions so the person tells their story in their own words, without me putting words in their mouth.
When I edit, most projects are built on interviews. I start by mapping the topics across all the footage and building a spine edit, the structure of the story, before anything is cut on the timeline. Then I replace interview with vérité scenes wherever I can, so the film shows more than it tells.
Selected Clients
I have worked in post-production for over seven years, several of them as an in-house editor at Sept24, cutting branded content for Danone, Hydro-Québec, Desjardins, SAAQ, BRP and Alstom, among others. I now work freelance, mostly on documentaries and brand films.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on commercials, or only on brand films and documentaries?
Mostly brand films and documentaries, but I also edit commercials and short branded content, often as part of a larger campaign. If you are not sure which format your project needs, this article on brand film vs. commercial explains the difference.
How much does video editing cost in Montreal?
It depends on the scope, the timeline and the deliverables, so every project is quoted separately. For brand documentaries, this breakdown of brand documentary cost in Canada gives realistic budget ranges. Send me a short description of your project and I will send you a quote.
Do you work remotely with clients outside Montreal?
Yes. I work regularly with agencies and production companies in Toronto and across Canada. Reviews go through Frame.io, and we set up live sessions when needed.
What editing software do you use?
Mainly DaVinci Resolve. I am also comfortable in Premiere Pro.
How long does a typical edit take?
A short brand film usually takes two to four weeks from first cut to delivery, depending on the number of revisions. Documentaries take longer, often several months.
Hire a Video Editor in Montreal
If you have a project in Montreal, Toronto or anywhere in Canada, send me a short description and we will set up a call.
Start your project
If you are still comparing editors, this guide on hiring a documentary editor covers what to look for and what to ask.
You can see my work in the portfolio.