Michael Stathopoulos
Editor
AXS Music Channel - Editor / Producer – 2024-Present
•Created engaging sales and sizzle reels to attract Upfront commercial partners.
•Developed news and trivia templates for interstitial content to enhance viewer engagement.
Senior Editor/Producer, Loop Media Studios, Glendale, CA, 2021-2023
• Supervised a team of 3 editors in creating engaging content, graphics, and promotional materials for a streaming business platform and social media.
•Developed and implemented content strategies to drive user engagement and increase viewership on the platform.
•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure content alignment with brand messaging and marketing goals
Post Production Supervisor, Colorist, Editor,
Evzone Media+Experiential LLC, 2015 - 2024
• Managed post-production process for various documentaries and docuseries, including editing, color grading, and sound mixing.
• Collaborated with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and meet project deadlines.
• Oversaw the final finishing touches on projects including:
“Hano! A Century in the Bleachers” A Documentary about the life of 94-year-old writer/activist/humanitarian, Arnold Hano.
“Shutout! The Battle American Women Wage to Play Baseball” Created a trailer, color grading, and sound mix for Season 3 of The Sweet Spot.
“Cory’s Ride” - Promotional film for Marin County Bicycle Coalition
“Baseball Memories”- Short film for Society of Baseball Research about people living with dementia
Persona AI, Editor/Producer, Calabasas, CA, 2020-2021
Led the creation and production of promotional materials for a venture capital round. Developed engaging 1-minute advertising spots for an AI therapist application
Post Production Supervisor, Editor, Beyond Seeing Films, 2018-2021
In my role as Post Production Supervisor and Editor at Beyond Seeing Films, I oversaw the post-production process for the feature romantic comedy “The Push”. I managed the creation of DCP for theatrical distribution and streaming services, ensuring the film reached its audience effectively. Additionally, I edited the trailer for “The Push,” showcasing the film's highlights and engaging viewers. Through my attention to detail and creative vision, I contributed to the success of the project.
Post Production Supervisor, Colorist, Editor, Jason White Films, 2019
As Post Production Supervisor, Colorist, and Editor at Jason White Films, I led the editing and color grading of “The Hit”, a dark-comedy thriller. Working closely with the sound designer/mixer and director, I ensured the film was ready for festival submissions while managing the post-production process
Editor/Producer, Fox Television International, 2014 - 2018
As an Editor/Producer at Fox Broadcasting Company, I was responsible for crafting promotional materials for hit series like “The Americans”, “Man Seeking Woman”, and Empire. Notably, I produced a short film highlighting the actors from Empire and their USO tour, which was featured in the Bluray box set.
Editor, Evolution Productions, 2015 - 2018
Season 5 - 7 “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Reunion
Editor, Evolution Productions, 2015 - 2017
Season 10 - 12 “Real Housewives of Orange County” Reunion
Producer, Editor, 1750 Productions, 2016
Created TV spots for political proposition campaigns in California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Rhode Island.
Editor, Blue Collar Productions, 2016
“Rush Hour Retrospective” - Created behind-the-scenes featurette for BluRay disc set.
Editor, Google/YouTube, 2015
Created 4 episodes for the channel “Hot Pepper Gaming,” for YouTube’s
“Awesome Stuff Week.”
Editor, Warner Brothers International, 2010 - 2014
Creation of interstitial behind-the-scenes featurettes for movies and promos for shows including: The Big Bang Theory, Gotham, Arrow, Gossip Girl, Fringe, Dallas, Pretty Little Liars, Longmire, Major Crimes, Murder in the First, Selfie, Rizzoli & Isles, Mom, and Two and a Half Men for Warner TV Asia.
Editor, Comcast Entertainment, 2010
“Baggage” hosted by Jerry Springer - Game Show Network
Editor, Scout Productions, 2009
“The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie” - HGTV
Editor, Tijuana Entertainment, 2009
“Is She Really Going Out With Him” - MTV
Editor, Stopedog Productions, 2009
“Dr. Sujay” - Pilot
“The Process/So Hard” - Visuals for live theatre production
“Sunshine” - Music video for the Belgian band, 1060
“Jewlia” - Music video for Noah Ross
“Based on a True Story” - Pilot
“Intimicies” - Trailer for live theatre production
Editor, CBS Paramount Domestic Television, 2009
“Dr. Phil” - CBS
Editor, 44 Blue Productions, 2008
“Family Court with Judge Penny” - Fox
Editor, Workaholics Productions, 2008
“How GI Joe Changed The World” - History Channel
Editor, Authentic Entertainment, 2008
“Grass Roots - The Marijuana initiative” - History Channel (Pilot)
“One Month in Paris” - Bravo (Pilot)
“Rocket Man” - Science Channel (Pilot)
“G Word” - Discovery (Pilot)
“Best Thing I Ever Ate” - Food Network (Pilot)
Editor, IMF, The International Music Feed – Universal Music Group – 2005-2008
IMF was a 24-hour international music channel on DISH Network, AT&T U-Verse and Verizon FIOS. During our three years on the air, I was responsible for a variety of tasks including:
• Creation of promos • Artist Feeds (music documentaries) • Local Feeds (mini-documentaries focusing on music and culture shot in Japan, Sweden, Finland and Iceland.
• Feed Center (recording, keying and editing of music news)