Billy Dec
Industry
Hospitality, Marketing, Entertainment
Client
Billy Dec & COACT Agency
Service
Video Editing
Date
2023 - 2024
Client Overview
At his core, Billy Dec is a storyteller. A two-time Emmy Award-winning entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, and filmmaker, he's built an empire spanning award-winning restaurants, nightlife venues, and film, all tied together by a deep commitment to culture, community, and human connection. His documentary FOOD ROOTS, which won the Audience Award at the Nashville Film Festival, is perhaps his most personal story yet.
Sunda New Asian Cocktail Series: Lychee Simoy
Part of a re-launched cocktail tutorial series for Sunda New Asian, edited by me for Billy Dec. The Lychee Simoy episode walks the line between how-to instruction and cinematic drink showcase; a balance that defines the series as a whole and positions Sunda's cocktail program as something worth watching as much as tasting. VIEW HERE
Billy Dec OMNY Audiogram
Audiograms are deceptively simple, and deceptively easy to get wrong. This one, created from scratch by me using a clip from Billy Dec's WBBM Newsradio Noon Business Hour appearance, involved audio editing, animated waveform design, and visual layout, turning a radio interview moment into a clean, engaging social media asset that works as hard on mute as it does with the sound on. VIEW HERE
Billy Dec 2023 Festivals Reel
A reel edited by me, capturing Billy Dec and his team experiencing the 2023 film festival circuit for Food Roots, his Audience Award-winning documentary about reconnecting with his Filipino roots after the loss of two of his last living elders. The editorial goal was to let the joy of the moment speak for itself, showing the human side of a filmmaker celebrating something deeply personal on a very public stage. VIEW HERE
Billy Dec Filipino American History Month Video
Edited by me for Billy Dec, this Filipino American History Month video weaves together interview-style talking head footage with supporting b-roll into a personal, food-forward celebration of Filipino culture and heritage. The editorial challenge was keeping the energy of Billy's naturally conversational delivery intact while using b-roll strategically to give viewers a visual anchor for the cultural touchstones he describes. VIEW HERE
