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BRIAN  J. CAVANAUGH

FILM  EDITOR

                                                                       

IATSE Local 700          Motion Picture Editors Guild

Feature Films and Long Format Video

 

 

 

Selected Credits

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Last updated September '09

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"Pastor Shepherd"  (2009)
(Additional Editor)  Editor Chris Conlee Producer/Director:  Edwin L. Marshall
Drama/Comedy feature for Harbor Light Entertainment
Cast:  Danny Trejo
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"Burn"  (2007)
Spec episodic television pilot presentation for Burn Productions & Tandem Arts Directors:  Daniel Sullivan & Justin Monroe
Cast:  Marshall Hilliard, Kelly Frye, Maurice Lamont, and Steve Eastin Producers:  Marshall Hilliard, Ryan M. Fritzsche
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"Evilution"  (2007)
Horror Feature for Island Gateway Films & Black Gate Entertainment Director:  Chris Conlee
Cast:  Eric Peter-Kaiser, Sandra Ramirez, Tim Colceri, Guillermo Diaz, James Duval Producers:  Brian Patrick O'Toole, Eric Peter-Kaiser
http://www.evilutionthemovie.com/
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"Say it in Russian"  (2006)
(Additional Editor) Editors David Rawlins, William M. Anderson
Dramatic Feature for Imperia Entertainment Director:  Jeff Celentano
Cast:  Rade Serbedzija, Steven Brand, Agata Gotova, Faye Dunaway, Musetta Vander Producer:  Kenneth Eade
http://www.sayitinrussianmovie.com/
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"Crazy"  (2005)
(Additional Editor) Editor Tom Rolf, A.C.E. Prod/Dir:  Rick Bieber
Dramatic Feature for Rick Bieber Prod. / Favored Nations Exec Prod:  Steve Vai
Cast:  Waylon Payne, Ali Larter, Scott Michael Campbell
http://www.crazy-themovie.com/
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"The Orphan King"  (2004/05) (awaiting film finish)
Dramatic Feature for Ardustry Entertainment Director:  Andrew Wilder
Cast:  Bill Pullman, Chris Evans, Alexis Bledel Producer:  Peter Sahagan
http://www.ardustry.com/
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"Totally Obsessed!" (2004)
Reality television series for VH-1 / MTV Networks Sup. Prod.:  Carey Zeiser
Host:  Fred Willard Exec. Prod.:  Suzanne Murch
http://www.vh1.com/shows/
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"What The #$*! Do We Know!?" (2003/04)
Feature Documentary for Lord of the Wind Films / Samuel Goldwyn Films Director:  Mark Vicente
(Additional Editor) Editors Jonathan P. Shaw, A.C.E., and William Arntz Producer:  William Arntz
Cast:  Marlee Matlin, Barry Newman, Armin Shimerman
http://www.whatthebleep.com/
     Grand Jury Prize, Documentary - Washington, D.C. Film Fest
     Best Documentary - Ashland Independent Film Fest
     Platinum Remi Award, Feature Film - Houston WorldFest Int'l. Ind. Film Fest.
     Audience Award, Best Hybrid Documentary - Maui Film Festival
     Audience Choice Award - Sedona Int'l. Film Festival
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"Pandora's Box"  + Trailer (2001)
Dramatic Feature for Rainforest Films / Columbia-TriStar Director: Rob Hardy
Cast: Michael Jai White, Monica Calhoun, Tyson Beckford Producer: William Packer
http://www.pandorasbox-themovie.com/
     Best Actress: Monica Calhoun - American Black Film Festival
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"Close Call"  (2000/01)
Dramatic Feature for Prime Media Pictures Producer/Director:
Cast: Annie Lee, Phillip Moon, Jeff Fahey Jimmy Lee
http://www.closecallmovie.com/
     Official Selection - San Diego Asian Film Festival
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"The Last Leaf"  (2000/01)
Dramatic Short Film (35mm) for Autumn Entertainment Director: Joe Knee
Cast: Kim Jackson, Sarah Davis, Henri Amitai Producers: Sean Brown, Eric Jones
     Kodak cinematography award - Eric Jones
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"The Twenty Mule Team of Death Valley"  (2000)
Feature Documentary/Home Video for Gold Creek Films / C4 Pictures Producer/Director:
     Silver Award - Houston International Film Festival Ted Faye
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"The Doorway"  (1999/2000)
Horror Feature for New Concorde Director: Michael B. Druxman
Cast: Roy Scheider, Lauren Woodland, Theresa DePriest Producer:  Roger Corman
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"Phenomenon:  The Lost Archives"  (1999)
Additional Editor, SYN Video/Cable Series for Liberty International Entertainment Director: Dan Halperin
Host: Dean Stockwell Prod:  D. Halperin, Scott J. T. Frank
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"Awesome Interiors"  (1999)
HGTV Series for Weller/Grossman Productions Post Supervisor:  Dave Shikiar
Exec. Producer:  Rob Weller
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"Black Scorpion"  + Series Trailer (1998/99)
Episodic Series for Concorde-New Horizons & The Sci-Fi Channel 7 Episodes (various directors)
Cast: Michelle Lintel, Scott Valentine, Guy Boyd Exec. Producer:  Roger Corman
     Golden Apple Comics Cinema Award
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"Blazeland"  (1995)
Horror Feature for Tour de Force International Director:  Wayne Kramer
Cast: Julia Csorba, Mitch Hara Producer:  Russell Droullard
http://www.blazelandthemovie.com/
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Other video editing work includes promos, commercials, and internet content for clients including WCW/World Wrestling Ent./Turner Ent.,
NBC Electronic Publicity/Warner Bros. Domestic TV, Scotty's, United Internet Technologies, Kramer-Crasselt Marketing, Mainline Releasing,
Capture Television, Pyedog Productions and Research Films.
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Also, Assistant Editor on over 30 feature films, for companies including Artisan Entertainment, Playboy Ent. Group, Saban Pictures Int'l., MTM,
Fox Family Channel, Showtime Networks, Regent Entertainment, Royal Oaks Entertainment, Concorde-New Horizons Corp./New Concorde,
Media Pix, and Cabin Fever Entertainment.

 

ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR NARRATIVE PROJECTS:
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"Human Target"  (2009) (action series pilot for Fox) (editor John Duffy) Warner Bros.
"My Own Worst Enemy"  (2008) (NBC Primetime dramatic series) (editors include Robert Florio, A.C.E.) NBC Studios, Inc.
"The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream"  (2007) (editor James R. Symons, A.C.E.) MGM / Muse Entertainment
"Dirt" (2006/2007) (FX Primetime dramatic series) (editors include Chris Cibelli) FX Network / Touchstone Television
"What the Bleep!? Down the Rabbit Hole"  (2005) Samuel Goldwyn Films / Roadside Attractions
"Treasure of the Seven Mummies" aka "Seven Mummies" (2005) (editor Donn Aron, A.C.E.) American World Pict / Talmarc Prod.
"God's Waiting List" (2004/05) Hungry Yak Productions
"Love For Rent"  (2004) MiamiLA Entertainment
"Murder-Set-Pieces" (2004) (editor Stephen R. Myers, A.C.E.) Fright Flix Prod. / Q-Vest
"El Padrino" (2004) 7 Spirits Ent. / Sabeva Film Dist.
"Dino-Croc" aka "PrimEvil" (2003) Sci-Fi Channel / New Concorde
"Elvira's Haunted Hills" (2001/02) (editor Stephen R. Myers, A.C.E.) Queen B Productions
"Getting Hal" (2001) Beach House Productions
"Deadly Little Secrets" (2001) (editor Stephen R. Myers, A.C.E.) Good Morgan Productions
"Au Pair 2"  (2001) (editor Robert Gordon) Saban / Fox Family Channel
"Heart of Stone"  (2000/01)(+ Trailer) (editor Annamaria Szanto-Komlossy) A Plus Entertainment
"Killer Instinct"  (2000)(+ Trailer) D&S Screen Fund
"Slow Burn"  (1999) (video version) (editor Stephen R. Myers, A.C.E.) Artisan Entertainment
"Luckytown" aka "Luckytown Blues"  (1999) (editor Roberto Silvi) A Plus Entertainment
"Trois"  (1999)(+ Trailer) Rainforest Films
"Watchers Reborn" aka "Watchers 4"  (1997/98) Concorde-New Horizons
"Surface to Air"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent. / Artisan Ent.
"Black Thunder"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"Bikini Hoe-Down"  (1997) Don Key Prod.
"Scorpio One"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"Masseuse 2"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"Rapid Assault"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"Beneath The Bermuda Triangle" aka "Time Under Fire"  (1997) Concorde-New Horizons
"Ghost Dog" aka "My Magic Dog"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"The Shooter" aka "Desert Shooter"  (1997) Cabin Fever Ent.
"Strategic Command" aka "Executive Command"  (1997) Cabin Fever Ent.
"Steel Sharks"  (1997) Cabin Fever Ent.
"Dead of Night" aka "Dark Hunger"  (1997) Playboy Ent. Group
"The Escort"  (1997) Royal Oaks Ent.
"Bikini Traffic School"  (1996/97) Palm Ent.
"Dog's Best Friend"  (1996/97) (MOW) (editor Stephen R. Myers, A.C.E.) Family Chan. / MTM / Regent Ent.
"Termination Man"  (1996) Saban Pictures Int'l.
"When Time Expires" aka "Time Expired"  (1996) Showtime / Regent Ent.

 

ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR REALITY & NONFICTION:
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"Solitary 3.0"  (2008) Fox Reality Channel / Ideaville
"Untitled MTV Pop Singing Group Project"  (2008) (working title) MTV / BBC / Global Hybrid Productions, LLC
"Sinatra:  The Legend Lives On"  (1998) (Home Video) Deco Entertainment
"A Healing:  Women in Vietnam"  (1997) (Feature Doc) Shane Productions
"Save Our Streets"  (1998) (SYN) Weller/Grossman Prod.
"Awesome Interiors"  (1997/98) (HGTV) Weller/Grossman Prod.
"Interior Motives"  (1997/98) (HGTV) Weller/Grossman Prod.
"Party At Home"  (1997/98) (HGTV) Weller/Grossman Prod.
"Danger Zone"  (1997/98) (TLC) Weller/Grossman Prod.

 

 

EDUCATION

A. S., Video & Film Production (1993)

Video/Film Production Specialized Associates Degree Program

Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts

(currently known as) Full Sail Real World Education

Orlando, FL

 

B. A., Communication Arts (1991)

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Communication Arts, Radio-Television-Film Division

(Additional studies in still photography and theater)

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

 

A. A., Arts and Sciences (1988)

College of Arts and Sciences

(Studies in liberal arts, still photography, and computer science)

Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola, FL