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Michael Dawson.

Video Editor.

Colourist.

Creative.

Campaign: Yeo Valley

​Ad campaign

example

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Yeo Valley: Groove is in the Gut

A vibrant ad campaign across TV, YouTube, Instagram & TikTok.

Role: Offline editor, online editor, colourist

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Event reporting &

brand retainer example

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The Genesis Scottish Open

An array of video content created on the ground and under extremely

tight turnarounds, at the annual Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament.

Role: Lead on-site editor, colourist

Narrative and fiction examples

Wildmoor Whisky - Launch Film

Wildmoor Whisky: Brand Launch Film

Role: Online editor, colourist

Brand Films

These are examples of my more story-driven work.

Powerless - Short Brand Film (Palantir Technologies)
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Palantir: Powerless Short Film

Role: Offline editor, online editor, DIT

The Bank of London - Brand Film

The Bank of London: Brand Launch Film

Role: Offline Editor, DIT

Short ad

examples

More hero content

From car launches, to fashion films and toy ads: here's more of my work across widescreen content.

Face Connect: Unlocking new Perspectives | GV60 | United Kingdom | Genesis Europe
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The Canon Light & Speaker ML-A - Set the mood with sound, light and style
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Men's Countrywear | Barbour SS22
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Electrified GV70 | United Kingdom | Genesis Europe
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In challenging times... | The Den
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Coast to Country | Barbour SS22
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EY:  Financial Services Ecosystems
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Smyths Toys - Fisher Price Nursery Range
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The all-new Kia Sportage Unveil | European Premiere
10:51

Social media

examples

Social-first work

Examples of my work across Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube Shorts. 

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Film: The Water Dancers

Award-winning environmental documentary about the importance of conservation.

Roles: Editor and colourist

Description:

 

The Water Dancers is about the importance of conservation.

Dragonflies have been evicted, pushed to the periphery of their land and our minds.

 

This documentary looks to these small creatures to solve our

biggest problems.

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Accolades:

 

- Winner of Best Student Film at the 19th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (2019), & BrazilEco Fest

- Selected for 7 international film festivals and 2 national film festivals

- Featured on national television

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OFFICIAL SELECTION - Durban Internationa
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International Green Film Festival Laurel
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Jozi Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION - IFF Ekotopfilm - En
The Water Dancers Official Trailer

The Water Dancers Official Trailer

About Me

I'm a South African, London-based creative who loves the art of visual storytelling. Film and video has the power to shift perception, teach, and inspire - a process I'm deeply energised being a part of.

When I'm not working on the next true-view ad or passion project, you'll often find me making pasta, snapping pictures on 35mm film, or attending a good gig.

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