REEL CV IMDB DGC Mike Reisacher is a television and feature film editor based in Toronto, Ontario. With an extensive portfolio comprising over 59 projects, he is dedicated to producing work that authentically represents the true experiences of the stories he edits. His editorial approach emphasizes compelling characters and the genuine portrayal of diverse individuals and communities. Mike's early fascination with film led him to immerse himself in the dynamic independent film scene in his hometown of Winnipeg. His professional journey continued in Toronto, where he further refined his craft at the renowned Canadian Film Centre. Recently, Mike was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his contributions to the television show Popularity Papers. Download CV Scripted Television Feature Films Short Films Factual Television SCRIPTED TELEVISION & DIGITAL (SELECTED) GANGNAM PROJECT: SEASON 2 Aircraft Pictures / BBC / CBC - Anthony Leo Scripted: A spirited Canadian/Korean teen navigates the dramatic world of an elite K-pop training school. POPULARITY PAPERS Aircraft Pictures / YTV / BBC - Andrew Rosen Scripted: Follows 2 friends who are on a mission to crack the popularity code, and do social experiments with their peers. ”New School, New Start” nominated Best Picture Editing, Children’s or Youth: Canadian Screen Awards 2024 TELETUBBIES Wildbrain / Netflix - Daniel Bourré Scripted: "Teletubbies" uses bright colors, engaging stories and fun games to light up children's imaginations. BACKSTAGE: SEASON 2 Fresh TV / Family Channel - Brian Irving Scripted: Talented high school students deal with competition, drama and their own self-worth at their fine arts school. LONG STORY SHORT Shaftesbury Smokebomb - Gail Harvey Comedy: Three young women come to terms with the shifting nature of love and relationships in their early twenties. Katie Boland - Best Performance in a Program or Series, Produced for Digital Media: Canadian Screen Awards 2014 RUBY SKYE PI: SEASONS 1-3 Story 2.OH / CBC - Jill Gollick Scripted: Ruby Skye is a teenage girl who finds mysteries wherever she looks – and she needs to solve them. ”The Spam Scam” Outstanding Editing in an Interactive Narrative Comedy: LA WEB FEST 2011 FEATURE FILM (SELECTED) BLOOD HONEY Vitality Media / Lumanity - Jeff Kopas Thriller: A woman tortured by trauma returns to her family’s lodge to assist her dying father, only to find herself stuck in a nightmare. THE LOCKPICKER Telefilm - Randall Okita Drama: A teenage thief tried to escape the violence that threatens him and the people he loves. John Dunning Discovery Award: Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television BEN'S AT HOME Awkward Silence Prod. / Cinemars - Mars Horodyski Comedy: Heartbroken and cynical after being dumped, Ben makes the unusual decision never to leave his house again. Best Feature: Rhode Island International Film Festival 2014 PASSIONFLOWER Telefilm - Shelagh Carter Drama: Sarah is increasingly challenged and confused by her mother’s instability and sexual power. Gold Remi - Editing in a Feature Film: Worldfest-Houston 2012 SHORT FILM (SELECTED) SPACEMAN Press Play Productions - Dan Abramovici Drama: SPACEMAN uses mime, stop motion, classic animation, and theatrical elements, to explore one artist's loss of creative passion, and his journey to get it back again. LEOPARD Stagg Forrest Films - Dan A bramovici Drama: An immigrant story about fitting in, artistic expression, and throat ripping Kung Fu. STUCK Stagg Forrest Films - Dan A bramovici Drama: A life altering surgery has Rai shutting himself off from the world and giving up his dreams. Little does he know that now is the time he needs people and music the most. TIDAL Chloe Van Landschoot Drama: Tidal externalizes the internal life of a bedside nurse over the course of a year. The film examines the cyclical nature of workplace trauma and the relentlessness of the nursing profession. PLAY IT AGAIN Stagg Forrest Films - Dan A bramovici Comedy: Kitty has been secretly in love with her best friend Erin and tonight is their final movie night together. A grand romantic gesture has been planned. But life hardly plays out like a movie. Winner - Best Narrative short: Austin Film Festival 2021 FACTUAL TELEVISION (SELECTED) HOLMES ON HOMES: BUILDING A LEGACY: SEASON 1 Blue Ant Media - Shelagh Cooke Property: Holmes, with his son Michael and daughter Sherry, continue his legacy of “making it right”. PROJECT RUBE Sphere Media / YTV - Chloe Gray Factual: In this STEM-focused series, Morley Kert leads a team of tweens as they create Rube Goldberg machines. GUT JOB: SEASONS 1 & 2 HGTV - Matthew Hoos Property: Sebastian Clovis guides property owners through the biggest home renovations of their lives. HAUNTED HOSPITALS: SEASON 3 BGM / Travel Channel / T+E - Robin Bicknell Docudrama: Dramatization of the horrifying stories encountered in medical locations featuring the workers themselves. PARANORMAL NIGHTSHIFT BGM / Travel Channel / T+E - Sharon Lewis Docudrama: Dramatization of the horrifying stories encountered during the night shift featuring the workers themselves. SHUT IF OFF ASAP Nikki Ray Media / YouTube - Cara Volchoff Science: Mitch & Greg of AsapSCIENCE try living off the grid to research sustainability and ways to combat the climate crisis. BACKYARD BEATS: SEASONS 1 & 2 BGM / TVO - Daniel Bourré Factual: Talented child musicians, DYI instruments, and guest appearances by well-known musicians. IT’S MY PARTY!: SEASONS 1 & 2 BMG / TVO - Daniel Bourré Factual: Two new friends jump in feet first into new cultural experiences. Season 2 ”Winter Solstice” Nominated Best Direction Children’s or Youth: Canadian Screen Awards 2020 UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER: SEASON 13 BGM / Discovery / TLC - David Massar Docudrama: Dramatization of patients in life threatening moments featuring the actual lifesaving medical professionals. SAY YES TO THE DRESS CANADA: SEASONS 1-2 Temple Street / W Network - Yette Vandendam Fashion: Romance, indecision and drama. Brides from across Canada shop for their dream dress. EDUCATION (SELECTED) THE CANADIAN FILM CENTRE: EDITORS' LAB 2009 Awards & Nominations Nominee Canadian Screen Awards 2024 Best Picture Editing, Children's or Youth Popularity Papers: "New School, New Start" Winner Worldfest Houston 2012 Golden Remi Award: Best Editing, Feature Film Passionflower Winner LA Webfest 2011 Outstanding Editing, Interactive Narrative Comedy Ruby Skye, PI: "The Spam Scam" Outside the Edit Suite Let’s Collaborate mikereisacher@gmail.com 647-289-3442 IMDB DGC