Editor & Colorist
I work on narrative, documentary, and commercial films. With experience across editing, cinematography, lighting, and grip, I bring an understanding of both production and post-production to every project.
Based in Los Angeles.
ethanshao90@gmail.com→
Filmography
“Why I Hate My Birthday“ (in Post-Production), Grip
“The Mirror” (in Post-Production), Grip
“The Mind and Mythos of Harris” (2026, Short), Colorist
“One Fire” (2025, Documentary Feature), Assistant Editor
“While Tables Burn” (2025, Documentary), Colorist
“Say Less” (2025, Apple TV), Grip
“Groomer” (2025, TV Pilot), Colorist
“Queen Mary’s Garden” (2025, Short), Colorist
“Buzzkill” (2025, Short), Colorist
“Summer Orange” (2025, Short), Colorist
“Lab Partners” (2025, Short), Gaffer
“Sucker” (2025, Short), Gaffer
“Cooings Doula” (2024, Commercial), DP
“Run Beyond” (2024, Spec Ad), DP
“Memories of You” (2024, Freeform), DP
“Cereal Dating” (2024, Short), DP
“Cocoon” (2024, Short), Key Grip
“Obscura” (2024, Short), Key Grip
“Action” (2024, Short), Grip
“The Entomologist” (2024, Short), Grip
“The Art of Wiping” (2023, Short), Key Grip
“Outskirted” (2023, Short), Electrician
“Sequoia” (2022, Freeform), DP
Awards & Honors
Winner — Focus Features & JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase at The Gotham Awards (2024) “Cocoon”
Official Selection — Tribeca Film Festival (2025) “Cocoon”
Official Selection — HollyShorts Film Festival (2025) “Cocoon”
Official Selection — LA Shorts International Film Festival (2025) “Cocoon”
Streaming on Focus Features’ digital platform (2025) “Cocoon”
Featured on JetBlue in-flight entertainment (2025) “Cocoon”
Showcased on The Gotham’s official website (2025) “Cocoon”