Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Client: ABC, Hulu & Disney (via Film 45 / Endeavor) | Role: Segment Editor | Format: National Live Broadcast Event
The Project: A staple of holiday television, the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is a massive live-to-tape broadcast event airing nationally on ABC and streaming on Hulu. I was tasked with editing pre-taped, narrative-driven packages to be seamlessly integrated into the live show, including high-energy promotional spots for EPCOT’s 50th Anniversary and the deeply emotional, standout feature on 11-year-old Orion Jean’s "Race to Kindness."
How I Brought It To Life:
Narrative Assembly: Crafted cohesive, heartwarming story arcs from raw interviews and b-roll, balancing the emotional weight of human-interest stories with the magical, premium aesthetic of the Disney brand.
Remote Post-Production (Avid): Executed a highly collaborative remote editing workflow in Avid Media Composer, trading cuts with show producers and package producers over several weeks.
Stakeholder Management: Navigated rigorous feedback loops from multiple high-level stakeholders (Network, Production Company, and Brand), ensuring all segments hit strict broadcast delivery specs and runtimes before the live air date.
