I'm an accomplished post-production leader and award-winning film editor with over 20 years' experience shaping high-end commercials, branded content, and film. As founder of two leading post houses, Family Editing (Soho) and 25editors, I guide creative direction, team leadership, and operational strategy. I fuse editorial instinct with storytelling precision to lead multi-disciplinary teams that deliver emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work for global brands and filmmakers.…

Ray Stevens

I'm an accomplished post-production leader and award-winning film editor with over 20 years' experience shaping high-end commercials, branded content, and film. As founder of two leading post houses, Family Editing (Soho) and 25editors, I guide creative direction, team leadership, and operational strategy. I fuse editorial instinct with storytelling precision to lead multi-disciplinary teams that deliver emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work for global brands and filmmakers.…

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I’m an accomplished post-production leader and award-winning film editor with over 20 years’ experience shaping high-end commercials, branded content, and film.

As founder of two leading post houses, Family Editing (Soho) and 25editors, I guide creative direction, team leadership, and operational strategy. I fuse editorial instinct with storytelling precision to lead multi-disciplinary teams that deliver emotionally resonant, visually distinctive work for global brands and filmmakers.

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English
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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Family Editing, Soho, London
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Established a three-floor post facility delivering award-winning work for Rogue, Academy, Stink, BBH, and M&C Saatchi; managed a team of eight editors, developing a mentorship culture that produced top industry talent; directed company growth, creative standards, and client acquisition during a peak period for London post-production.
Founder & Managing Director at 25editors
January 1, 2014 - November 24, 2025
Built and manages a global collective of 50+ editors, colourists, VFX artists, and sound designers; oversee operations, creative direction, and client relationships across commercial, film, and digital projects; maintain hands-on creative involvement, editing high-profile TVCs, content, and short films; evolved 25editors into a trusted creative partner recognised for innovation, craft, and reliability in post-production.
Founder & Creative Director at Family Editing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Established and led a three-floor post facility delivering award-winning work for clients including Rogue, Academy, Stink, BBH, and M&C Saatchi. Managed a team of eight editors, developing a mentorship culture that produced top industry talent. Directed company growth, creative standards, and client acquisition during a peak period for London post-production.
Founder & Managing Director at 25editors
January 1, 2014 - November 17, 2025
Oversee operations, creative direction, and client relationships across commercial, film, and digital projects. Maintain hands-on involvement with editing high-profile TVCs, content, and short films. Built a global collective of 50+ editors, colourists, VFX artists, and sound designers. Evolved 25editors into a trusted creative partner recognized for innovation, craft, and reliability in post-production.
Founder & Creative Director at Family Editing, Soho, London
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014
Established and led a three-floor post facility delivering award-winning work for Rogue, Academy, Stink, BBH, and M&C Saatchi. Managed a team of eight editors, developing a mentorship culture that produced top industry talent. Drove company growth, set creative standards, and led client acquisition during a peak period for London post-production.
Founder & Creative Director at Family Editing
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Established and led a three-floor post facility delivering award-winning work for Rogue, Academy, Stink, BBH, and M&C Saatchi; managed a team of eight editors, developing a mentorship culture that produced top industry talent; directed company growth, creative standards, and client acquisition during a peak period for London post-production.
Freelance Editor at The Quarry, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Edited commercials, music videos, and short films for major production houses and directors.
Freelance Editor at The Quarry
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Edited commercials, music videos, and short films for major production houses and directors.
Freelance Editor at The Quarry, London
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Edited commercials, music videos, and short films for major production houses and directors.
Freelance Editor at The Quarry
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Edited commercials, music videos, and short films for major production houses and directors.
Freelance Editor at Boomerang Editors, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Edited campaigns for directors including Hugh Laurie, Jake Nava, Graham Fink, and Fatima.
Freelance Editor at Boomerang Editors
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Edited campaigns for directors including Hugh Laurie, Jake Nava, Graham Fink, and Fatima.
Freelance Editor at Boomerang Editors, London
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Edited campaigns for directors including Hugh Laurie, Jake Nava, Graham Fink, and Fatima.
Freelance Editor at Boomerang Editors
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Edited campaigns for directors including Hugh Laurie, Jake Nava, Graham Fink, and Fatima.
In-House Editor at Garretts, London
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Collaborated with directors including Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) and Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon).
In-House Editor at Garretts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Collaborated with directors including Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) and Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon).
In-House Editor at Garretts, London
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Collaborated with directors including Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) and Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon).
In-House Editor at Garretts
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Collaborated with directors including Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) and Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon).
Assistant Editor - Editor at Josborn Editing, London
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Won a Gold Lion at Cannes for directing and editing.
Assistant Editor - Editor at Josborn Editing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Won a Gold Lion at Cannes for directing and editing.
Assistant Editor - Editor at Josborn Editing, London
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Worked across projects; earned a Gold Lion at Cannes for directing and editing.
Assistant Editor - Editor at Josborn Editing
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Won a Gold Lion at Cannes for directing and editing.
Runner - Assistant Editor at Annex Films, London
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Edited first commercial under director Terry Windsor.
Runner - Assistant Editor at Annex Films
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Edited first commercial under director Terry Windsor.
Runner - Assistant Editor at Annex Films, London
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
Edited first commercial under director Terry Windsor; early hands-on experience in editing and production.
Runner - Assistant Editor at Annex Films
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Edited first commercial under director Terry Windsor.

Education

BA (Hons) Film & Video Production at Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
BA (Hons) Film & Video Production at Surrey Institute of Art & Design (2:1)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
BA (Hons) Film & Video Production at Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
BA (Hons) Film & Video Production at Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
BA (Hons) Film & Video Production at Surrey Institute of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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