Jackie Lang

Film and TV editor, Los Angeles

I find the moment a scene turns and cut everything toward it. AFI trained, Avid certified, and cutting series at DramaWave right now.

About

Portrait of Jackie Lang

I started as an actor, and I still edit like one. I watch for the breath before a line, the look that lands a beat late, the moment a scene quietly changes direction. That's where I cut.

I grew up in Houston and trained at the AFI Conservatory, where I edited or assisted on 20 films. Since then I've cut short films, comedy specials, podcasts and a lot of vertical drama, which teaches you to earn every second. My favorite place is the edit bay with a director, finding the film together one take at a time.

Experience

  • DramaWaveEditor, vertical series2026–⁠present
  • COL MediaEditor, Sereal+ and FlareFlow series2025
  • Jeremiah WatkinsEditor, stand-up and comedy specials2024–⁠25
  • Purple Filter ProductionAssistant editor, DramaBox series2023–⁠24
  • PodCoEditor, podcast network2023

Tools

  • EditingAvid (certified), Adobe PremiereDaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
  • ColorDaVinci Resolve Studio
  • Motion graphicsAfter Effects
  • Thumbnails and designPhotoshop

Education

  • AFI ConservatoryMFA, Editing
  • Texas State UniversityBFA, Electronic Media

Available for new projectsRemote or in Los Angeles

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Tell me what you're making and when it's due. I'd love to hear about it.

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Editing Reel

I find the moment a scene turns and cut everything toward it. AFI trained, Avid certified, and cutting series at DramaWave right now.

Opening song: Like I Used To Be by Matt and Kim.