Chris Davies Editor
Profile Chris is a highly experienced editor with over 15 years in the industry. His credits include Madonna’s feature W.E, an extensive list of concerts, including Neil Young’s, music videos, promos, corporates and documentaries. With a quick grasp of new ideas and an instinct for developing creative solutions to problems, Chris is an optimistic passionate editor who offers complete commitment to the tasks he undertakes.
Software Final Cut Pro, Avid
Recent Clients Live Nation, Madonna, Neil Young, Virgin records, Gucci, Miu Miu, Givenchy, Johnnie Walker, I.M Global, Van Cleef & Arpels, Warner Music, Semtex Films, Warner Chapel, Mango, Virgin Media, Agent Provocateur, Universal.
Professional Experience
Commercials
Kate Moss for Mango Spring “Spy Game” - Art Partner – Editor
Gucci "Flora" Perfume – Black Dog – Assistant Editor
Virgin Media "Sam L Jackson" Adverts - Black Dog – Assistant Editor
Armani Jeans - "Cristiano Ronaldo" – Assistant Editor
Music
Neil Young – “Bernard Shaky In London” - Concert film – Black Label/Neil Young – Editor
Madonna: the “MDNA tour” - Concert film – Live Nation –Editor
Madonna "Sticky n Sweet Tour" - Concert Film HSI - Assistant Editor
Inside The DNA of MDNA – Madonna Tour Documentary – Live Nation - Editor
The Futureheads - Album Concert DVD – Warner Music – Shooter / Editor / Director
Liv Tyler “Need you Tonight” Campaign - Givenchy – Co Editor
Madonna "Celebration" Fan Version – Warner Music – Co Editor
Madonna “Human Nature” with Britney Spears - Tour Screen – Co Editor
Catfish and the Bottlemen – Album pre-release trailer – Universal - Editor
Brand
Johnnie Walker Events – TRO Group – Editor
Gucci Fall/winter 2012/13 campaign – Collateral Films – Gucci - Editor
Feature
W.E. - I.M Global/Semtex Films – Feature Film - Associate editor
Rosewater - European Trailer – The Works – Editor
Documentaries
India "Sex Trade" (commissioned by Madonna – C4 pitch)
Rio "Drug Trafficking" (commissioned by Madonna – C4 pitch)
Swim – A Journey Through London’s Waterways - Editor
Edit History
2000 – 2006 Metropolis Video 2006 - Present Freelance Editor