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Nathaniel (Nate) Mooty

Senior Video Editor

Motion Graphics Artist

Cinematographer

Phone:

586-713-5695

Email:

natemooty@gmail.com

LinkedIn

@nate-mooty

A Bit About Me

ABOUT

I’m a video editor, motion graphics artist, producer, and cinematographer based in the metro Detroit area, with more than 15 years of professional experience across advertising, corporate media, broadcast television, and independent film. My career has taken me from the editing bays of national advertising agencies to the stages of the Michigan independent film festival circuit, and the throughline connecting it all is a belief that the best work, in any format, is always built on story.

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I earned my B.A. in Media Arts & Technology from Michigan State University in 2011, and I have been working professionally in this field ever since. What started as a passion for independent filmmaking grew into a craft refined over thousands of hours of agency editing, broadcast production, and client-facing creative work. Today, I bring that full range of experience to every project I take on, whether I’m cutting a Super Bowl spot, producing short-form social content, or directing a multi-camera studio production.

AGENCY CAREER

The core of my professional formation took place at two of Metro Detroit’s most respected advertising agencies. I spent nearly seven years at Doner, one of the country’s premier full-service agencies, where I worked my way from Junior Editor and Assistant Editor up to Senior Video Editor. In that role, I edited national broadcast campaigns for major brands, GM, Ford, McDonald’s, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Bush’s Beans, Potbelly, Netflix, Coca-Cola, and more. I also edited two Super Bowl commercials: the Alfa Romeo Giulia “Mozzafiato” broadcast during Super Bowl LI in 2017, and the Fiat “Mirage” spot from Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, both of which were among the highest-stakes deliverables in the advertising world. I also edited multiple award-winning PSA campaigns.

 

That work earned some of the industry’s most competitive recognition. A PSA on school shootings, “Bulletproof Kids,” won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, the D-Show Award for Best Innovative Marketing, and the D-Show Award for Best of Public Service. A PSA addressing the opioid epidemic, “Know the RX: The Trap of Addiction,” won the Gold National Addy Award. A digital campaign for Potbelly, “Smile Jam,” took D-Show Best in Show. I also received a Cannes nomination during this period. These weren’t just accolades; they were confirmation that editing with intention and craft moves people.

 

Following Doner, I joined Sussman Marketing Services as Senior Video Editor, where I managed an annual output of more than 900 commercials. That volume sharpened my ability to maintain quality at scale, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate efficiently with creative teams across multiple simultaneous projects.

LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL WORK

In addition to agency work, I’ve led video production at the organizational level, which has required me to think beyond the edit. As Video Production Lead at EPIC Health, a multi-brand healthcare organization in metro Detroit, I oversaw end-to-end content creation across five brands through February 2026, managing everything from concept development and scripting through on-location filming, editing, and distribution. I produced a weekly video podcast, repurposed long-form content into social media assets, collaborated with leadership on integrating AI tools into production workflows, and directed on-camera talent while managing multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.

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Earlier, as Director of Video Production at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Utica, Michigan, I built and managed an eleven-person production team, configured multi-camera streaming systems, and launched a student-led broadcast news program at the school. Leading a team of that size, coordinating roles, managing creative vision, and delivering consistent output week over week gave me a perspective on production leadership that has informed everything I’ve done since.

FREELANCE & INDEPENDENT WORK

I’ve maintained an active freelance practice throughout my entire career under my production company, Quackers Video Productions. That work has spanned nearly every format: broadcast TV spots, political advertising, branded social content, music videos, documentaries, PSAs, corporate videos, weddings, and event coverage. In recent years, I’ve expanded into wedding and event videography, shooting with a Sony A7V-based professional kit that brings the same technical standard I developed in agency work to independent client productions. I currently edit performance-driven social media content for GR0, a California-based advertising agency, optimizing short-form video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. I also produce and edit for TV Warren, where I direct multi-camera studio productions and cover press conferences, PSAs, and locally aired programming, including events with the Mayor of Warren.

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My broader freelance client roster includes post-production agencies Ringside Creative, Cutters Studios, and Spotwelders, where I assisted on national automotive spots for Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Chrysler. I’ve edited political advertising for Jamestown Associates and SB Media Group, produced branded content for clients including the Detroit Pistons, Nike, and the University of Michigan, and created multimedia content for brands like Discover Your Mobility. Earlier in my career, I produced corporate videos for UR-Channel Broadcasting, where I worked alongside the GM, president, vice president, and CEO on scripted and live shoots, and managed e-learning content delivery across three countries.

INDEPENDENT FILM & MUSIC VIDEOS

My roots are in independent filmmaking, and that foundation has never left me. I have 16 short- and feature-film credits through the Michigan independent film festival circuit, including Harper, a 28-minute sci-fi film that earned nine festival selections, including the Capital City Film Festival, Smoky Mountain Film Festival, Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival, and Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival. My debut feature, A Grain of Sand, a 120-minute action-comedy, won first place at the Indie Gathering Film Festival and received the ACCOLADE Award of Excellence. The Condemned, produced for the 48 Hour Film Festival in 2014, swept the competition, earning Best Editing, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score, and Best Special Effects, along with a 2nd Place Audience Choice Award, and was selected for the Mitten Movie Project that October.

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I have also directed seven music videos for a range of artists, including Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, Queen Kwong, So Called Ghost, Former Critics, Kevin Covert of Auto Pilot, These Charming Men, and Detroit rapper P. Seize. On the television side, my credits include Preachers of Detroit (Oxygen), Change Agents (TV One), Ken Moody Hunting TV (Fox Sports), Dining in the D (PBS Detroit), and Flavors in the City (TV Warren, 2025), among others.

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Independent film taught me things that no agency edit bay can, how to build tension across a sequence, how to let silence do work, how to make an audience feel something with nothing but a cut and a music cue. That sensibility is what I bring to commercial work, and I believe it’s what separates an edit that merely delivers from one that lands.

CRAFT & TECHNICAL SKILLS

My post-production toolkit covers the full spectrum of industry-standard software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro for editing and finishing; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom for design and graphics work; Camtasia and Adobe Captivate for corporate and e-learning content; and CapCut, Canva, and Figma for social and digital work. I am proficient in motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, color correction, sound design, audio mixing, VFX compositing, and rotoscoping.

 

On the production side, I am experienced in cinematography, multi-camera direction, drone operation, lighting, location sound, and teleprompter operation. My primary production camera is the Sony A7V, supported by a full professional kit that includes cinema lenses, a Blackmagic Super 35mm cinema camera, a complete audio system, and a LanParte camera rig. I have run live streams, produced podcasts, and managed large-scale projects from pre-production planning through final delivery. I also bring working knowledge of social media strategy, content marketing, SEO, and digital brand management, skills that have become increasingly essential as the line between content creation and content distribution continues to blur.

PHILOSOPHY

I got into this field because of storytelling, and after 15 years of professional work, it still drives me. I believe that every project, regardless of format or budget, deserves the same fundamental commitment: to find the story, to honor the material, and to make something that connects with the people who watch it. The tools change. The platforms change. The story always matters.

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I approach every collaboration with the same professionalism, curiosity, and creative investment I brought to my first film and my first agency spot. If you’re looking for a video professional who combines agency-level discipline with an independent filmmaker’s instinct for story, I’d love to talk about what we can make together.

Award Winners

Work Experience

Freelance Clients

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Mixer Media

Freelance (2026-Current)

  • Edit video content for a digital media company on a remote freelance basis, contributing 15--20 hours per week

  • Deliver polished, on-brand edits within tight turnaround windows while managing multiple concurrent projects

  • Apply expertise in pacing, color, and sound design to produce consistently high-quality final cuts

  • Collaborate asynchronously with the Mixer Media team to incorporate feedback and meet deadlines


Next Door Photos

Freelance (2026-Current)

  • Shoots interior and exterior real estate photo and video packages across Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan, using a Sony A7V-based professional kit with Sigma 14-24mm and Sony FE 24-70mm GM II lenses for clean, wide-angle coverage of every listing

  • Produces cinematic property walkthrough videos with smooth gimbal movement, controlled lighting, and polished editing -- delivering finished content ready for MLS listings, agent social media, and marketing campaigns

  • Brings 15+ years of professional video production experience and a commercial eye to every shoot, working efficiently and with minimal disruption in both occupied and vacant properties

Michaels Entertainment
Freelance (2026-Current)

  • Shoots and edits wedding and event videos for a Southeast Michigan-based videography company

  • Manages full post-production workflow, including color correction, sound editing, and final client delivery

  • Works in Adobe Premiere across both shoot days and standalone editing projects

Shootday
Freelance (2026-Current)

  • Captures high-quality raw video footage for corporate events, product launches, and social gatherings

  • Operates as part of a global production network active in 150+ cities worldwide

  • Shoots gimbal-stabilized B-roll and fixed-camera coverage; delivers all materials within a 24-hour turnaround window

The Pros Weddings / American Wedding Group
Freelance (2026-Current)

  • Shoots structured, documentary-style wedding videos for the largest wedding services company in the US

  • Covers events across Metro Detroit as part of a nationwide network spanning 100+ cities and 8,000 events per year

  • Delivers camera-ready footage with no post-production required, built for immediate client distribution

Gr0
Freelance (2025-Current)

  • Edits performance-driven social media content for paid and organic campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

  • Collaborates with creative strategists and media buyers to align cuts with brand voice, hooks, and conversion goals

  • Applies motion graphics, captions, sound design, and pacing techniques to maximize viewer engagement and retention

Warren TV

Freelance (2025- Current)

  • Films and edits press conferences, PSAs, and locally aired TV shows for the city of Warren, MI

  • Covers the Mayor's office and city government initiatives for broadcast and social media

  • Directs multi-camera studio productions and ENG shoots for news segments and community programming

  • Creates video and graphic content for the city's official Facebook and Instagram channels​

EPIC Health

Freelance (2025- 2026)

  • Led end-to-end video production across five EPIC Health brands, from concept and scripting through filming, editing, and distribution

  • Produced and edited a weekly video podcast; repurposed long-form content into short-form social assets

  • Directed on-camera talent and managed multiple concurrent projects under aggressive deadlines

  • Collaborated with leadership to integrate AI tools into video and content workflows

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​​Mitten Muay Thai

Freelance (2025)

  • Filming and editing social media content for a martial arts gym​

Discover My Mobility
Freelance (2025)

  • Filming and editing product videos for a local wheelchair company​

Mentavi Health

Freelance (2025-2025)

  • Filming and editing social media videos for a medical company​​

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Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor

Freelance (2022)

  • Filmed a music video for the song She Makes a Great Parade, It's Good to be Alive)​

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University of Michigan

Freelance (2020-2021)

  • Edited pre-recorded online videos for multiple University of Michigan Finance classes â€‹

Complete Video Solutions

Freelance (2021)

  • Filmed Weddings in the Metro Detroit Area

 

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Merlot Shades Studios

Freelance (2020)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a pilot for a television show, "Paintbrush."

Neil and Jon Make Stuff Happen

Freelance (2020)

  • Edited a pilot for a television show, "Neil and Jon Make Stuff Happen."

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Pen and Quill

Freelance (2018)

  • Worked on a crew to film two movies (Harper and Windows) 

R Films

Freelance (2014 - 2018)

  • Worked on a crew to film numerous movies 

So Called Ghosts

Freelance (2018)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a music video for the song "Awake" 

Queen Kwong

Freelance (2018)

  • Filmed a music video for the song "Fool's Gold" 

Black Sedan

Freelance (2018)

  • Edited a social video for Chevy

  • Par Solutions

  • Freelance (2018)

  • Filmed and edited a PSA video​

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Creative Circle

Freelance (2017)

  • Edited and filmed numerous videos

Domino's Pizza

Freelance (2017)

  • Edited a case study video

Ringside Creative / Cutters

Freelance (2017)

  • Edited numerous broadcast TV spots

Manitou

Freelance (2017)

  • Editing a product video for a boat company

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Suite 104 Productions

Freelance (2012-2016)

  • Filmed and Edited multiple spots for different clients

Former Critics

Freelance (2016)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a music video for the songs "Monsters" and The Hypnotist 

These Charming Men

Freelance (2016)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a music video for the song "Couldn't Take it"

Glassrock Entertainment

Freelance (2016)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a pilot for a television show, "Change Agent: History in the Making"

Everything ORGO

Freelance (2015-2016)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited product videos for a product called ORGO

Spotwelders

Freelance (2016)

  • Edited numerous broadcast TV spots

Jamestown Associates

Freelance (2016)

  • Edited numerous Political Ads

SB Media Group

Freelance (2016)

  • Edited numerous Political Ads

Suburban Dealership

Freelance (2016)

  • Filmed and edited a promotional video for a new vehicle at the dealership

Gongos Inc

Freelance (2016)

  • Filmed an ethnography video

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New Standard Media

Freelance (2015

  • Filmed and edited real estate videos

I Prevail

Freelance (2015)

  • Edited a promotional video for the band I Prevail

Yellow Jackets

Freelance (2015)

  • Edited a promotional video for Michigan Youth Sled Hockey

L Media Productions

Freelance (2015)

  • Filmed multiple episodes for the TV show "Preachers of Detroit"

Shelby Lions Club

Freelance (2013-2015)

  • Filmed and edited a promotional video for the Cannonball Run

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Lemonlight

Freelance (2014)

  • Filmed a social media video for "Detroit Jiu Jitsu"

Running With Scissors

Freelance (2014)

  • Edited a TV broadcast spot for Michigan Dental Association

Petrella Brown Law Firm

Freelance (2014)

  • Filmed, directed, and edited a promotional video for the law firm

Photon Studios

Freelance (2014)

  • Filmed episodes of the internet web series "Turn"

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Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Freelance (2013)

  • Filmed and edited a PSA for the Church

Man with a Cam

Freelance (2013)

  • Filmed a social video for Nike

Livestream

Freelance (2013)

  • Filmed  a live event for Cheech and Chong's 420 Tour

One Touch Studios

Freelance (2012-2013)

  • Filmed  and edited wedding videos

P. Seize

Freelance (2013)

  • Directed, filmed, and edited a music video for the song "A Series Of Unnoticed Events."

Baff Saults

Freelance (2012-2013)

  • Filmed and edited a promotional video for the Detroit nightclub Exodus

Track 26 Studios

Freelance (2012-2013)

  • Filmed a live video for a country star

Monster Auctions

Freelance (2012-2013)

  • Filmed a pilot for a TV show called Monster Auctions

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Bull In A Chinashop

Freelance (2012)

  • Edited the feature film "The Castaways"

Detroit Pistons

Freelance (2012)

  • Edited a promotional video for the team

KJ Media Solutions

Freelance (2012)

  • Filmed and edited a promotional video for Playplace for Autistic Solutions

ParTech

Freelance (2012)

  • Filmed and edited a product video for their IDSS

American Photographers

Freelance (2012)

  • Filmed  and edited wedding videos

Deborah's Stage Door

Freelance (2012)

  • Filmed Live Musicals

Greg Sadler Photography

Freelance (2012)

  • Photographer for multiple running events

Lakeside Band

Freelance (2012)

  • Filmed Live Music Concerts

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Event Video Company

Freelance (2011)

  • Filmed The 2012 National Junior Figure Skating Competition

Legend of Hawk Productions

Freelance (2011)

  • Filmed the Feature Film "A Grain of Sand"

Top Production Pilot

Freelance (2011)

  • Edited the TV Show "Dining in the D"

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Sussman Marketing Services

​Full Time (August 2021 - March 2025) 

Senior Video Editor​

  • Balanced an extensive workload to manage the annual output of 900+ commercials.

  • Worked together with creative teams to achieve superior quality in content output.​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Trinity Lutheran Church and School

​Full Time (May 2020 - August 2021)

​Director of Video Productions

  • Managed production of videos with a team of 11 at Trinity Church and School.

  • Configured multi-camera systems to enhance church streaming quality.

  • Initiated and directed the creation of a student-led news program at the school.​

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Doner Advertising (March 2014 - May 2020)​

​Full Time

Senior Video Editor

  • Edited commercials for major national brands.

  • Handled camera equipment on select commercial assignments, capturing superior film quality.

  • Produced a commercial spot aired during the Super Bowl, highlighting advanced editing expertise.

  • Created multiple award-winning case studies

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UR- Channel Broadcasting Company (May 2013 - March 2014)​

​Full Time

Video Producer

  • Handled video editing tasks efficiently and effectively.

  • Coordinated with the team for effective content delivery.

  • Collaborated on both scripted and live video shoots featuring top executives like the GM, president, vice president, and CEO.

  • Utilized Captivate and Camtasia to develop on-demand training videos.

  • Managed scheduling operations for three countries

  • Compiled monthly corporate and workforce efficiency documents.

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Shelby Cable Television (August 2011 - December 2013)​

​Part Time

Video Editor/Videographer/ Audio Engineer

  • Directed multi-cam studio productions and ENG shoots for locally aired television shows, commercials, and news segments.

  • Edited videos offline using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and online editing in After Effects to enhance visual effects.

  • Managed audio equipment and ensured high-quality sound production for all projects.

  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless production and delivery of content.

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​​​​​​Q1 Broadcasting (September 2011 -  April 2012)​

​Part Time

Video Editor/Videographer

  • Edited season 1 of Q1 Buckpole, a local hunting TV that aired on CW

  • Edited 15 episodes of Ken Moody Hunting TV, showcasing exotic hunting locations like the Safari of Africa

  • Managed editing and uploading of weekly hunting segments for Michigan Out-Of-Doors TV

  • Produced and edited a weekly local television series, Our Community, highlighting events in Coldwater, Michigan

  • Edited Internal Communication Videos for Infinisource, a major corporation

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