Doug Helmick is a senior editor based in Pittsburgh and working everywhere.
Since I was young, I've been obsessed with movies and television. My friends and I would create what we referred to as "short films," which were basically controlled chaos captured on VHS. These wild adventures ignited my passion for filmmaking and guided me to where I am today.
Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work with so many talented individuals. The relationships I've forged are invaluable to me and I don’t take any of them for granted. I even met my wife, one of the most talented producers I know, at Animal Studios.
So many people have believed in me and given me opportunities to craft my skills. I've had the privilege to edit for brands such as Netflix, Google, Duolingo, Chewy, Mattel, and Dropbox, among others.
I love to cut everything from comedy to drama, doc to scripted, and treat each project with the care and attention it deserves. I’m also a musician who understands pace, flow and rhythm, all skills that help me dive deeper into an edit. I love finding the story within the story and helping people bring their vision to life. It’s all about collaboration and working together to achieve the best product possible. There’s no greater feeling than seeing the work we can accomplish together. So if you need an editor who will give their all to your project, then let’s make some pictures move.
- Doug Helmick