Daisy MacLean
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Storyteller

Writer and Picture Editor
for Film and Television

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About

Selected film and television work

Daisy MacLean is a distinguished writer and editor based in Toronto, Canada. With a rich portfolio that includes prominent productions such as Halo, Vikings: Valhalla, The VVitch, Murderbot, Doc, and Christmas Land, Daisy has firmly established herself in the industry.

Daisy's editing career encompasses a diverse range of projects, showcasing her expertise in both narrative and documentary filmmaking. She has picture-edited five films, including the acclaimed horror Save Yourself, the documentary The Making of a Judge—the story of Canada’s first Black-born judge—the drama The Protégé, the car-theft action drama Rev, and the indie horror Sick Puppy.

As a writer, Daisy has crafted scripts for various projects, including a web series for the band The Playdates and several successful music videos. Her most notable achievement is the script for Christmas Land, which garnered a 3.5 household rating and over 4.25 million viewers, becoming the most-watched content on television that night.

Daisy views editing and writing as two facets of the same craft, focusing on strong character psychology, pacing, and atmosphere. She is an active member of the Director's Guild of Canada, Canadian Cinema Editors, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, and the American Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Additional selected work

Work

Reels are password protected — available on request.

In Development

  • Feature (Horror)
  • Feature (Drama)
  • Children’s TV Series
  • Holiday TV Movie
  • TV Drama Series (2)

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Events

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