Nicholas Don Vito, Television Editor and Director

Nicholas Don Vito

Television Editor & Director

Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film and Television Production in 1987 from Chapman University in Orange, CA.

While there, he was awarded a National CINDY Award for his production, “IN MY ROOM” which was a meditation on suicide, as well as Film of the Year honors for his horror send-up, “MAKING THE GRADE” about a college professor serial killer.

After graduating, Nick began freelancing in several different aspects of the industry: as a camera assist and production assistant in local news, an assistant art director for television commercials and a producer, director and editor for corporate, marketing, promotional and training projects.

In the early 90’s, Nick dove into the brand new nonlinear editing world by learning AVID MEDIA COMPOSER. As a freelance editor, he started cutting commercials, infomercials and music videos. At the same time, he had the opportunity to direct commercial campaigns for advertising agencies in Orange County and San Diego County. His client list includes: EL POLLO LOCO, SHIMANO FISHING, FATBURGER, TOSHIBA COMPUTERS, RUBY’S RESTAURANTS and THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S ANTI-ECSTASY CAMPAIGN AND READING PROGRAM.

As the early early 2000’s saw the birth of unscripted entertainment, Nick transitioned into editing tv shows in Los Angeles. He has edited some of the biggest formats ever in the genre including SURVIVOR, THE APPRENTICE, STAR SEARCH, SHARK TANK, THE BACHELOR and BACHELORETTE, THE CONTENDER, HELL’S KITCHEN, THE VOICE AND MUCH MORE.

He continues to enjoy the challenge of cutting unscripted content over the last 25 years as well as commercials and promotional projects.

Nick is a long-standing member of The Motion Picture Editor’s Guild (IATSE LOCAL 700 ) and The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

CONTACT INFO

EMAIL           donvito@sparkfilms.net

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