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I am a dedicated film maker and storyteller who relishes working creatively and cooperatively to solve problems to make ideas work. I specialise in editing, particularly in documentary, and I’ve spent three years as a freelance assistant and editor. I’m highly proficient at putting together images and incorporating different mediums that bring stories to life on screen. I have a working knowledge of filmmaking including directing, assistant directing, script supervision and documentary camera work. I’m fluent with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and I have experience with After Effects, Audition, Pro Tools and Avid.
I value collaborative problem-solving and fast-paced storytelling, whether I’m shaping a documentary piece, a live performance edit, or a multi-platform promotional piece. I’ve worked across short and long-form formats, from stage to screen, and I enjoy guiding projects from preproduction through delivery with a focus on clear storytelling and high production value.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Documentary Filmmaker at Edmonton Community Partnership
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Videography and editing, creating short and long form documentary material to help tell asylum seeking migrants get settled status in the UK.
Editor at Belstaff Limited
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Editing, sound design and grading high end commercials for fashion brand.
Co-editor at Dazed; VanMoof
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Worked alongside director as Co-editor mainly as technical support and managing workflow. Combined different moving image mediums including: 16mm, Mini DV, GoPro 4k.
Editor at Hunter Boots Limited
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Editing, sound design and grading high end commercials for fashion brand. Working to tight deadlines delivering across many different social media platforms in various countries. Collaborated with creative and senior art directors to ensure brand messaging.
Freelance Editing & Filming at The Cockpit Theatre
January 1, 2021 - PresentFilming and Real Time editing of various live performances from Opera to theatre productions. Live edit work using the Black Magic Atom Mini, alongside a theatre crew; fast editing and grading touch ups in DaVinci for quick turnaround.
Editor at The Witch and the Magic Grape
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Short art film, commissioned by Swedish artists, for the Copenhagen Festival of Design screened October 2022.
Editor at Eyeshine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Editor on Eyeshine, a short documentary exploring a community of bigfoot searches across the UK. Screened at the Aesthetica Film Festival 2019.
Junior Editor at Klaus Fried
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Junior editor on feature documentary; transferring project from Avid to Premiere. Working with the director making selects and assembly edits from transcripts.
Assistant Editor (Pre-production) at Within Sand
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Assistant editor in pre-production for a Saudi feature film; created a complex workflow for a low budget feature; liaised with crew in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Commissions at El Pablo Clothing and ‘What If Lambeth’
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Collaborating with charitable organisations and local businesses to make promotional videos to brief.
Junior Editor at Blake House
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019Junior editor creating material for Labour party Campaign, meeting tight deadlines to convey political messages.
Sparks Workshop Assistant at Sparks Workshop
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Assisting film-making workshops for 5–7-year-olds; safeguarding and inclusive learning.
Trainee Studio Tech & Senior Video Editor at DeepDive Media
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance work specializing in live podcast production, documentary editing and fast-paced social media content; building studio, vision mixing and long-form editing with a team; preproduction planning for interviews in war zones.
Documentary Filmmaker / Post-Production at Edmonton Community Partnership
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Videography and editing, creating short and long form documentary material to help tell asylum seeking migrants get settled status in the UK.
Editor at Dazed ; Vanmoof
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Co-editor, primarily technical support and workflow management; combined different moving image mediums (16mm, Mini DV, GoPro 4K) for a multi-textured commercial for an arts magazine and bike brand.
Freelance Filmmaker / Live Editor at The Cockpit Theatre
January 1, 2021 - PresentFilming and real-time editing of live performances from Opera to theatre productions; live edit using Black Magic Atom Mini and DaVinci grading for fast turnaround.
Editor at "The Witch and the Magic Grape"
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Short art film, commissioned by Swedish artists for the Copenhagen Festival of Design; screened October 2022.
Creative Collaborator / Editor at Sancho
January 1, 2021 - PresentProducing and editing music videos and promotional material; advising on creative visuals.
Junior Editor at Klaus Fried (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Transferring project from Avid to Premiere; assisting with selects and assembly edits from transcripts.
Assistant Editor (Pre-production) at Within Sand (Saudi feature film)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Created a complex workflow for a low-budget feature; liaised with crew in Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Commissions Producer / Editor at El Pablo Clothing & What If Lambeth
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Collaborating with charitable organisations and local business to make promotional video to a required brief.
Trainee Studio Tech / Senior Video Editor at DeepDive Media
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance; live podcast production; documentary editing; fast-paced social content; preproduction interview guidance in challenging environments.
Dog Walking / Sitting at Private
January 1, 2020 - PresentEntrepreneurial side business developed during lockdown; customer relations, scheduling and care.
Laborer at Stephen Grover Gardens
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023Garden maintenance and hard landscaping; heavy physical work with power tools and machinery.
Badminton Coach at Black Arrows
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Coaching sessions for 7–18-year-olds; inclusive program design.
Mentor at Community Mentoring
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Weekly time with teenage boys with special needs and disabilities; activities across sports, cinema, art and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (1st class honours) in Film Practice at London College of Communication
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Foundation Art & Design at London College of Communication
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Level 3 First Aid at Work at London First Aid Training
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor of Arts (1st class honours) in Film Practice at London College of Communication
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Foundation Art & Design (Distinction) at London College of Communication
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Level 1 Badminton Coaching Qualification
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Enhanced DBS Check
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Level 3 First Aid at Work
January 1, 2018 - December 18, 2025Level 1 Badminton Coaching Qualification
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Enhanced DBS Check
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Level 3 First Aid at Work
January 1, 2018 - December 18, 2025Level 1- Badminton Coaching Qualification
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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