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KWESI K. THOMAS

Los Angeles

Summary

Extensive experience editing and directing a wide range of television formats, including reality docu-series, competition shows, talk shows, and documentaries for major networks and streaming platforms.

Work History

Editor

Amazon / Tastemade
Los Angeles
  • Extensive experience editing and directing a wide range of television formats, including reality docu-series, competition shows, talk shows, and documentaries for major networks and streaming platforms
  • Selected Credits:
  • - EVERYONE'S A CRITIC (Gameshow / Pilot)
  • - FAMILY EMPIRE: HOUSTON (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - BAD AND BOUGIE (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - MAKE A MOVE (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - RECIPE FOR CHANGE (Docu-Talk Show)
  • - THE BELLE COLLECTIVE (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - I AM JAZZ (Docu-Reality)
  • - COLLEGE HILL (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - COSMIC LOVE (Dating Show)
  • - BAR RESCUE (Reality)
  • - FAMILY OR FIANCÉ (Reality-Docu)
  • - OVERSERVED WITH LISA VANDER (Talk Show)
  • - TOUGH AS NAILS (Competition)
  • - THE UNORTHODOX LIFE (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT (Documentary Series)
  • - ILLANYA: FIX MY LIFE (Docu-Talk Show, Seasons 4, 5, & 7)
  • - DEFINING MOMENTS (Documentary Series)
  • - BOTCHED (Reality)
  • - SOUTHERN CHARM: NOLA (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - BATTLE OF THE FITTEST COUPLES (Competition)
  • - MARRIED IN SEVEN DAYS (Competition)
  • - TOO STUPID TO DIE (Reality Comedy)
  • - THE CROMARTIES (Reality)
  • - VERY SUPERSTITIOUS (Travel)
  • - REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - LIKE A BOSS (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - GOT GAME
  • (Gameshow)
  • - PREACHERS OF LA (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - THE FACE 2 (Model Competition)
  • - FAT GIRLS REVENGE (Reality)
  • - DANCE MOMS (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - MTV MOVIE AWARDS (Award Show)
  • - BEAUTY AND THE BOSS (Reality Docu-Follow)
  • - I LOVE MONEY REUNION S2 (Reality)
  • - AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (Competition)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television Production

Bard College
Annandale On Hudson, NY
05-2000

Skills

  • Proficient in industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer)
  • Strong storytelling and narrative development skills
  • Expertise in multi-camera editing
  • Expertise in sound design
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborative team player
  • Excellent communication skills

References

Available upon request.

Awards

  • Nominated for Best Editing in a Reality Series, 2022, Reality TV Awards, BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT
  • Recognized for outstanding contributions to MTV Movie Awards production team

Timeline

Editor

Amazon / Tastemade

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television Production

Bard College
KWESI K. THOMAS