Jenna McFeely

 jmcwall@me.com

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Self-motivated non-linear editor with nearly two decades of post-production experience ranging from

  short subjects such as DVD/BD extras to feature length, award winning documentaries. Highly-qualified

  television editor with more than 100 credited episodes including supervising editor on entire seasons.

  Proven ability to troubleshoot toolset inefficiencies and to collaborate closely with peers as well as

  producers to resolve both technical and creative concerns. Passionate about creating compelling

  stories in the video medium.

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SKILLS

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• Visual Story Development                              • Team Leadership

• Character Arc Execution                               • Mentor to Junior Editors

• Creates Dynamic Sizzle Reels                        • Cable & Broadcast Media

• Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Avid                    • Creative Writing

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EXPERIENCE

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Short-Form Editor

 

• Combined graphics, audio, clips and interviews to create new stories, for example DVD features for “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” (Warner Bros.), “Scooby Do 2” (Warner Bros.), and “Happy Gilmore” (Universal).

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• Edited and fused cut scenes, bloopers, excess video and audio into short subjects for studios. Converted files from original to reduced size for editing and back to full-resolution footage.

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Episodic Editor

 

  • Executed edits based on script and producer’s directions for multiple highly-watched programs including “Deadliest          Catch” (Discovery), “Pitbulls and Parolees” (Animal Planet), and “Life Below Zero” (National Geographic).

 

  • Collaborated with content creators for storytelling both for on-going series and for pilots such as “Lip Service” (BET),       “Chicago Flippers” (HGTV), “Call 911” (Discovery)

 

  • Organized workload around deadlines as footage, sound and graphic components became

available.

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Supervising Editor 

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  • Created season-long (13 episode) experience in conjunction with producers and directors on shows like “Junk                Gypsies” (GAC), “Ice Road Truckers” (History Channel) and “Big City Charm” (HGTV)

 

  • Worked closely with Head of Production, Head of Content and Executive Producers to complete individual episodes        as well as entire seasons successfully.

 

  • Led the oversight, scheduling, and mentoring of editing teams through post-production.

  

  • Scaled, tracked, and manipulated files across multiple platforms.

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EDUCATION

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University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Fine Arts, Film Production

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Bachelor of Art, Art History (cum laude)

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EDITOR CREDITS (selected)

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REALITY

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“Big City Charm” (2018), Supervising Editor Whalerock Industries // HGTV

“Swamp People” (2017-2019) Seasons 9 & 10 Truly Original // History Chanel

“Gear Dogs” (2017) 2 episodes Coolfire Studios // Discovery

“Lip Service” (2017) Pilot Custom Productions // BET

“Religion of Sports” (2016) 1 episode Dirty Robber // DirecTV Audience Network

“The Best Place to Be” (2016) 2 episodes Karga Seven Pictures // Travel Channel

“Transfat”, (2016) 2 episodes Discovery Studios // Discovery

“Arranged”, Season 2 (2016) 2 episodes Moxie Pictures // FYI

“Yankee Jungle” (2015) 2 episodes Lone Wolf Media // Animal Planet

“Badlands” (2015) 2 episodes Original Productions // National Geographic

“Junk Gypsies”, (2014-2015) seasons 2 & 3, Supervising Editor Whalerock Industries // HGTV

“Axmen ”(2014) 2 episodes Original Productions // History

“Life Below Zero” (2013) 2 episodes BBC America // National Geographic

“Junk Gypsies” (2011-2012) 3 episodes BermanBraun // HGTV

“Pitbulls & Parolees” (2011 - 2014) Seasons 3 - 6 44 Blue // Animal Planet

“Swords: Life on the Line” (2011) 1 episode Original Productions // Discovery

“Ice Road Truckers” (2010 - 2011) Seasons 4 - 5 Original Productions // History

“Snow Men” (2010) 3 episodes NorthSouth Productions // TLC

“Ice Road Truckers” (2009), Season 3, Supervising Editor Original Productions // History

“Verminators” (2007-2009) 4 episodes Original Productions // Discovery

“Call 911” (2008) Supervising editor, 13 episodes Tom Jennings Productions // Discovery

“The Con Game” (2007) pilot, Supervising Editor Original Productions

“Raw Nature” (2007) Segment Editor Original Productions // Animal Planet

“Fugitive Strike Force” (2006) 4 episodes Original Productions // Discovery

“Deadliest Catch” (2006) 1 episode Original Productions // Discovery

“Monster Nation” (2004-2005) 40 - 1 hour episodes Original Productions // Discovery

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DOCUMENTARY

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“Tomb of 1,000 Roman Skeletons” (2008) Tom Jennings Productions // National Geographic

“The Missing Years” (2007) Tom Jennings Productions // National Geographic

“The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth” (2007) Tom Jennings Productions // History Channel

“20,000 Miles on a Horse” (2007) Tom Jennings Productions // Theatrical

      - winner, Best Editing, 2007 Wine Country Film Festival

      - Golden Kahuna Award, 2010 Honolulu International Film Festival

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“Boomer Nation” (2004) New Wave Entertainment // A&E

“Charlie’s Lake” (2003) Montana Public Television // PBS

“Be Good, Smile Pretty” (2003) ITVS // PBS

     - Emmy Award, 2004 for Best Documentary

     - Jury Prize, Best Documentary, 2003 Los Angeles Film Festival