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Michael Berge

@michaelberge

I’m a senior editor crafting trailers, documentaries, and on-camera interviews into compelling stories and brand visuals.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to keep shaping trailer and documentary storytelling—turning raw assets into polished episodes and compelling marketing visuals for brands and audiences.

I’m an editor focused on conceptualization, storytelling, and polished post-production that supports both brand and audience. Across roles from lead editor to editor/director, I build strong narrative flow from raw assets into final deliverables.

I’ve led trailer and theatrical content editing for long-running work, including conceptualization and editing for trailers and television. I also edit documentary series story elements from documentary assets, with episode variations based on country.

From on-camera interviews to marketing deliverables, I direct and edit interview segments for academic expertise and prepare commercial outputs for major client work. I bring a collaborative, brand-conscious approach to every edit, shaping engaging content that lands with viewers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Editor - WC+A

WC+A

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Created visual marketing for the company brand and its clients. Delivered client-ready promotional visuals through the post-production workflow.

Visual Marketing Brand Creative Video Post Production Creative Development Media Editing Visual Storytelling Asset Management

Documentary Series Editor

Family Style

Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 (7 years)

Edited story elements from documentary assets to support episodic storytelling. Adapted episode structure based on country-specific requirements.

Documentary Editing Editing Episode Assembly Asset Editing Country Cut Variations Post production

Trailer Editor

Seismic Productions

Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)

Conceptualized and edited theatrical content for trailers and television. Produced polished trailer cuts aligned to project deliverables and timelines.

Video Editing Post production Creative Story Cutdowns Trailer Deliverables

Editor/Director

Genius Pictures

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Directed and edited on-camera interviews with USC professors. Structured interview content for clear, compelling on-air storytelling.

Interview Direction On Camera Editing Video Post Production Narrative Editing Selective Assembly Timing Continuity

Lead Editor

Transition Entertainment

Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 (5 years)

Edited and prepared deliverables for Disney Channel commercials. Managed the full editorial preparation process to meet final broadcast-ready requirements.

Video Editing Editorial Finishing Version Control