I’m a senior editor with 20+ years of experience across documentary, feature film, broadcast, and digital content in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. I’m skilled in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with a proven ability to craft emotionally powerful stories and deliver polished content on tight deadlines. My credits include award-winning series like David Lomas Investigates (Warner Bros. NZ), Hua Parakore (Storybox), and behind-the-scenes documentaries for Blade Runner 2049 and Ghost in the Shell. I thrive in both creative and high-pressure environments, bringing calm, precision, and a deep passion for storytelling to every project.

Bridget Lyon

I’m a senior editor with 20+ years of experience across documentary, feature film, broadcast, and digital content in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. I’m skilled in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with a proven ability to craft emotionally powerful stories and deliver polished content on tight deadlines. My credits include award-winning series like David Lomas Investigates (Warner Bros. NZ), Hua Parakore (Storybox), and behind-the-scenes documentaries for Blade Runner 2049 and Ghost in the Shell. I thrive in both creative and high-pressure environments, bringing calm, precision, and a deep passion for storytelling to every project.

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I’m a senior editor with 20+ years of experience across documentary, feature film, broadcast, and digital content in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. I’m skilled in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, with a proven ability to craft emotionally powerful stories and deliver polished content on tight deadlines. My credits include award-winning series like David Lomas Investigates (Warner Bros. NZ), Hua Parakore (Storybox), and behind-the-scenes documentaries for Blade Runner 2049 and Ghost in the Shell. I thrive in both creative and high-pressure environments, bringing calm, precision, and a deep passion for storytelling to every project.

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Work Experience

Editor – Film & Documentary, TV at Freelance / Multiple Companies
January 1, 2002 - Present
Provided editorial expertise on a wide variety of film, documentary, TV, and online productions from 2002 through 2025. Worked on projects including documentaries (e.g., "Hua Parakore"), factual series ("David Lomas Investigates"), reality TV ("Extreme Cake Sports 2"), and behind-the-scenes content for major feature films such as "Blade Runner 2049," "Ghost in the Shell," and "Krampus." Specialized in multiple formats including podcasts, online featurettes, TV episodes, and short films. Collaborated with producers, directors, and production companies such as Warner Bros., Wētā Workshop, and RNZ.
Assistant Editor – Feature Films at Paramount Pictures / Jan Chapman Productions / Working Title Films
December 31, 1999 - September 1, 2025
Supported feature film editing teams as Assistant Editor on high-profile international projects including "Mission: Impossible 2" (1999), "Holy Smoke" (1998), and "The Matchmaker" (1997). Assisted lead editors and contributed to post-production workflows spanning multiple studios.

Education

BA English Literature & Film at Victoria University of Wellington
February 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment