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Hello, I’m Sara Eksteen, a Johannesburg-based offline editor and story editor with over 13 years of experience shaping compelling video narratives across TV, documentaries, and online platforms. I’ve collaborated on shows for KykNet, BBC South Africa, Showmax, and international post houses, handling offline editing, story editing, data wrangling, and media management. I’m known for my eye for detail, collaborative spirit, and ability to craft engaging imagery that highlights South African talent and culture.
I’m fluent in multiple Nordic languages and passionate about cross-border collaboration. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building tight editorial workflows, and love turning raw footage into polished, impactful stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
Norwegian
Beginner
German
Beginner
Icelandic
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Offline Editor at Makietie Produksies
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026Offline editing, video editing, and story editing for multiple productions.
Offline Editor at Mrs King
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025Media management, assembly and offline/story editing.
Editor at Media24 (Pty) Ltd
June 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Editing and offline workflow for various projects.
Offline Editor at Red Pepper Pictures (Pty) Ltd
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Offline editing for multiple productions including Die Brug and The Mommy Club; data wrangling and delivery.
Offline Editor at Die Brug Season 02
May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024Offline editing for Emmy-nominated Kyknet series.
Data Wrangler at Combined Artists
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023Data wrangling, dumping footage, transcoding, making proxies, uploading to Roundtable Post Production in London.
Offline Editor at Rapid Blue
May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Offline editing for The Great South African Bake Off (BBC).
Offline Editor at Red Pepper Pictures (Pty) Ltd
November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Offline Editor for Real Housewives of Cape Winelands S01.
Assistant Editor at Die Kontrak Season 02
August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022Assisting with workflow in EditShare, subtitling, syncing, proxies, multicam.
Offline Editor at Picture Tree Television Production Company
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022Offline editing for My Kitchen Rules Season 04.
Offline Editor at Picture Tree Television Production Company
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Offline editing for My Kitchen Rules Season 03.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Offline editor and media manager for Idols SA & Idols Nigeria.
Offline Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020Offline editor for Idols SA - The Nevermachine.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019Offline editor / media manager for Idols South Africa 16 - Mzansi Magic Miss SA 2020.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Idols South Africa 15 - Mzansi Magic Miss SA 2019.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Idols South Africa 14 - Mzansi Magic Miss SA 2018 and Wedding Bashers.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016Idols South Africa 13 - Mzansi Magic Miss SA 2017; Wedding Bashers Season 1; The Fighter Season 1.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Idols South Africa 12 - Mzansi Magic Miss SA 2016.
Junior Video Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Idols South Africa 11 - Mzansi Magic, additional projects.
Junior Video Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Idols South Africa 10 - Mzansi Magic; Miss SA 2014.
Offline / Online Video Editor at Woema Televisie
November 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013Kyk-Net projects; offline and online editing.
Junior Video Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012Idols South Africa 8 - Mzansi Magic / Miss SA projects.
Junior Video Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Idols South Africa 7 - M-Net, Naija Sings 3 – M-Net Africa.
Junior Video Editor at The Nevermachine
June 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010Idols South Africa 6 - M-Net, Naija Sings 2 - M-Net Africa.
Offline / Online Video Editor at Woema Televisie
November 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013Kyk-Net projects; offline and online editing.
Offline Editor at Die Brug (Kyknet)
August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Offline editing for Emmy-nominated Die Brug; supported post-production workflows.
Offline Editor / Media Manager at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020Offline editing and media management for Idols SA 16; responsible for offline assembly and asset management.
Offline Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Idols South Africa 13 – Mzansi Magic; offline editing and media management.
Offline Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Idols South Africa 12 – Mzansi Magic; offline editing and media management.
Offline Editor at The Nevermachine
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Idols South Africa 11 – Mzansi Magic; offline editing and media management.
Junior Video Editor at Woema Televisie
November 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013Kyk-Net television editing work, junior editor roles and early career work.
Education
Diploma at Allenby
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Allenby Diploma in Sound Engineering at Allenby
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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