Lesley Mackay Hunter, Cce
About Lesley Mackay Hunter, Cce
Lesley Mackay Hunter is an experienced editor and the owner of Runningduck Productions, with a career spanning over 19 years. She has worked with various animation and media companies, including Guru Studio and DHX Media, and holds multiple degrees in music and television production.
Current Work at Guru Studio
Lesley Mackay Hunter currently serves as an Editor at Guru Studio, a position she has held since 2019. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has contributed to various projects within the studio for over five years. Her role involves overseeing the editing process, ensuring high-quality production standards, and collaborating with other creative professionals.
Previous Experience in Editing
Lesley has a diverse background in editing, having worked at several notable companies in the animation and entertainment industry. She was an Editor at DHX Media for six months in 2012, followed by a year at Elliott Animation Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she held editing positions at AIC Studios for two years, ToonBox Entertainment for two years, and Cookie Jar Entertainment for a total of three years across two separate stints.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her editing career, Lesley Mackay Hunter is the Owner and Creative Director of Runningduck Productions, a role she has maintained since 2005. This position allows her to oversee creative projects and manage production processes, contributing to her extensive experience in the industry.
Educational Background
Lesley has a strong educational foundation in music and production. She studied at Harris Institute for the Arts, earning a Diploma in Music Production & Engineering. She also holds a Bachelor of Music from The University of Western Ontario and a degree in Independent Television Production from Centennial College. Furthermore, she completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto, enhancing her knowledge in teaching and educational methodologies.
Early Career and Assistant Editing
Lesley's career began with a focus on assistant editing, where she worked at CORE Digital Pictures from 2005 to 2007. This role provided her with foundational skills in the editing process, which she later applied to various editing positions across multiple companies in the animation sector.