I am Ashley Smith, a film and television editor with over three decades of experience. I'm an accredited member of the South African Guild of Editors and have edited locally and internationally. I work primarily in editing with high proficiency in Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve for color grading. I excel at dialogue, music, and script editing, and I value collaboration, while also thriving when working independently. My career spans work on BBC, ESPN, Al Jazeera, SABC, M-Net and numerous independent productions. I’m passionate about storytelling, pacing, and producing clear, engaging edits that meet broadcast standards. I’m based in South Africa and open to collaborations worldwide.

Ashley Smith

I am Ashley Smith, a film and television editor with over three decades of experience. I'm an accredited member of the South African Guild of Editors and have edited locally and internationally. I work primarily in editing with high proficiency in Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve for color grading. I excel at dialogue, music, and script editing, and I value collaboration, while also thriving when working independently. My career spans work on BBC, ESPN, Al Jazeera, SABC, M-Net and numerous independent productions. I’m passionate about storytelling, pacing, and producing clear, engaging edits that meet broadcast standards. I’m based in South Africa and open to collaborations worldwide.

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I am Ashley Smith, a film and television editor with over three decades of experience. I’m an accredited member of the South African Guild of Editors and have edited locally and internationally. I work primarily in editing with high proficiency in Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve for color grading. I excel at dialogue, music, and script editing, and I value collaboration, while also thriving when working independently.

My career spans work on BBC, ESPN, Al Jazeera, SABC, M-Net and numerous independent productions. I’m passionate about storytelling, pacing, and producing clear, engaging edits that meet broadcast standards. I’m based in South Africa and open to collaborations worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Supersport / Pedigree Media
January 1, 2015 - Present
FNBWines2Whales MTB 2015 – Sports feature.

Education

BA (Dramatic Art) at University of the Witwatersrand
September 6, 2025 - September 6, 2025
4 year film and theatre degree.

Qualifications

Accredited Member, South African Guild of Editors
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services