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James DeForte

Executive General Manager Of Creative And Post-production - LA at The Picture Production Company

James DeForte has a diverse work experience in the entertainment industry. James is currently working as the Head of Online at The Picture Production Company since April 2021. Prior to this, they had their own freelance editing business, jamesdeforte.com, since May 2009. James has expertise in using Avid, Adobe Premier, and Final Cut Pro 7. Their editing skills are complemented by their experience in directing and choreography, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling.

Some of their previous roles include Editor at Film Solutions from May 2018 to April 2019, Video Editor at Thinkwell Group from October 2017 to December 2018, and Editor at Magic Hair Studios & Post from November 2014 to June 2018. James has worked on various projects for networks such as CBS and FX, including the television series "Magnum P.I." and "American Crime Story: The People V. S. OJ Simpson."

James has also worked as an Editor for Blue Collar Productions from September 2015 to June 2016, where they contributed to projects like "The Legend of Tarzan" and "The Walk." In addition, they have experience as a Lead Assistant Editor at Original Media from September 2012 to September 2014.

Overall, James DeForte has a strong background in editing and a diverse range of experiences in the entertainment industry.

From an unspecified starting year, James DeForte attended Emerson College and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1997. In 2009, they briefly attended Manhattan Edit Workshop, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

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