Mark Adams
Mark is a creative and dynamic film editor with strengths in visual and emotional storytelling and a deep love for crafting cinematic and captivating stories. With over 19 years experience in post production, Mark has worked for major studios including Netflix, Paramount, Lionsgate, HBO, AMC, Hulu, Sony and BBC America.
Awards
Southern Shorts Awards
Master of the Craft (Editing) · Tipped
Winner
2019
Leo Award
Best Picture Editing Short Drama · Tipped
Nominee
2020
About
After graduating from the renowned QCA film program in Australia, Mark followed his dreams and moved to Hollywood North. His first job was as an editorial PA on a science fiction series, where he learned the Avid, prepared dailies and chased after FedEx trucks to meet deadlines. His technical skill and passion for editing saw him quickly get promoted; he spent eight years as a sought-after Assistant Editor before becoming an Editor. Mark has experience in cutting drama, comedy, action and horror, but above all, he loves “crafting amazing stories with highly creative people, no matter the genre. It’s all about working with a great team."
Process
“The edit is the final re-write of a script. You're blessed to have all of the material the cast and crew has painstakingly created and like an orchestral conductor you can use all of the tools in your tool belt - performance, story structure, pacing, music, visual effects and color - to create the best version of the project possible.”
“Embrace it. Let the footage and performances of the day guide you. There is magic in the unexpected and what happens on the day can sometimes take you in an amazing direction you never imagined.”