Assistant Film Editor

Company Description

Film Mechanic Studio is a government-registered post-production studio based in Guwahati, Assam, specializing in cinematic editing and DaVinci Resolve color grading. We collaborate with independent filmmakers, production houses, NGOs, and businesses both in India and globally. Led by FTII and NYFA-trained editor Jyotirmoy Mazumdar, our studio has professional experience on projects for Netflix, ZEE5, and Apple TV. At Film Mechanic Studio, storytelling is at the heart of our work, whether it's a feature film, documentary, branded content, or a social impact film.

Assistant Film Editor

full-time, on-location position in Guwahati

Role Responsibilities:

🎞️ Assist in preparing and organising footage for the edit

📁 Handle data wrangling and backup across multiple drives

🔄 Convert ARRI / Sony Venice RAW footage into editing proxies

🔊 Sync audio and video for dailies and the main edit

🖥️ Maintain project files, timelines and bins in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro

💼 Collaborate closely with the director and senior editor throughout the post-production process

Ideal Candidate:

✅ Working knowledge of post-production workflows (especially for feature films)

✅ Strong understanding of file formats, codecs, and metadata handling

✅ Prior experience in handling RAW footage and creating proxy media

✅ Proficient in DaVinci Resolve and/or Adobe Premiere

✅ Film school graduate or equivalent experience preferred

✅ Based in Guwahati for the duration of the project

About the Project:

This is a narrative Assamese feature directed by a Mumbai based filmmaker, with a focus on authentic storytelling, strong characters, and high production value. You'll be working in a fully calibrated post-production studio alongside a committed creative crew.