Hi, I’m Sarah Bright, a freelance Video Editor with credits for BBC, Discovery, and Disney Nature, plus YouTube and branded content. I specialise in crafting engaging narratives across both long-form documentaries and short-form social content, with strong instincts for pacing, tension, and emotional storytelling. I see long-form and short-form as two sides of the same craft; short-form is essentially long-form distilled, and long-form is short-form stitched together. My experience across broadcast documentaries and social content means I’m confident shaping stories for any platform. Proficient in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, I also integrate AI tools (ChatGPT, DALL·E, Runway) to deliver fresh, innovative visuals. I also have working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop as needed for graphics and finishing touches. In 2023, I spoke at Wildscreen on the power of LGBTQIA+ storytellers in natural history, reflecting my commitment to inclusive, diverse storytelling. Based in the UK (GMT), I’m available for remote freelance or contract work worldwide.…

Sarah Bright

Hi, I’m Sarah Bright, a freelance Video Editor with credits for BBC, Discovery, and Disney Nature, plus YouTube and branded content. I specialise in crafting engaging narratives across both long-form documentaries and short-form social content, with strong instincts for pacing, tension, and emotional storytelling. I see long-form and short-form as two sides of the same craft; short-form is essentially long-form distilled, and long-form is short-form stitched together. My experience across broadcast documentaries and social content means I’m confident shaping stories for any platform. Proficient in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, I also integrate AI tools (ChatGPT, DALL·E, Runway) to deliver fresh, innovative visuals. I also have working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop as needed for graphics and finishing touches. In 2023, I spoke at Wildscreen on the power of LGBTQIA+ storytellers in natural history, reflecting my commitment to inclusive, diverse storytelling. Based in the UK (GMT), I’m available for remote freelance or contract work worldwide.…

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Hi, I’m Sarah Bright, a freelance Video Editor with credits for BBC, Discovery, and Disney Nature, plus YouTube and branded content. I specialise in crafting engaging narratives across both long-form documentaries and short-form social content, with strong instincts for pacing, tension, and emotional storytelling.

I see long-form and short-form as two sides of the same craft; short-form is essentially long-form distilled, and long-form is short-form stitched together. My experience across broadcast documentaries and social content means I’m confident shaping stories for any platform.

Proficient in Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve, I also integrate AI tools (ChatGPT, DALL·E, Runway) to deliver fresh, innovative visuals.
I also have working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop as needed for graphics and finishing touches.

In 2023, I spoke at Wildscreen on the power of LGBTQIA+ storytellers in natural history, reflecting my commitment to inclusive, diverse storytelling.

Based in the UK (GMT), I’m available for remote freelance or contract work worldwide.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Editor at BBC
July 31, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Edited multiple recognized TV programs including 'Matriarch', 'Big Little Journeys', 'Springwatch', and 'FROZEN PLANET 2'. Delivered high-quality edits for nature and science documentaries with precision and creative storytelling.
Editor at Woodcut Films - For Discovery
October 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited the documentary 'The Suitcase Murders' contributing to the storytelling with sharp and compelling editing techniques.
Editor at True To Nature
April 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Shark with Steve Backshall: Reversions' and 'Predators BTS', enhancing the natural history content with engaging story flow and visual narrative.
Editor at Plimsoll Productions
March 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Incredible Animal Journeys' and 'Chasing Ocean Giants' contributing to successful wildlife documentary productions.
Senior Editor at Smithsonian - Scubazoo Images Sdn. Bhd.
February 28, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Led senior editing duties supporting rich visual content creation for Smithsonian projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Editor at BBC
July 31, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Matriarch' project based in Bristol, England from June to July 2025.
Editor at Woodcut Films - For Discovery
October 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'The Suitcase Murders' project in Bristol, England between September and October 2023.
Editor at BBC
September 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Big Little Journeys' in Bristol, England from August to September 2023.
Editor at BBC
June 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Springwatch' in Bristol, England from May to June 2023.
Editor at True To Nature
April 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Shark with Steve Backshall: Reversions' project in Bristol, England during April 2023.
Editor at Plimsoll Productions
March 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Incredible Animal Journeys' in Bristol, England from December 2022 to March 2023.
Editor at True To Nature
September 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Edited behind-the-scenes content for 'Predators' in Bristol, England in September 2022.
Editor at Wildstar Films
February 28, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Edited the project 'Queens' in Bristol, England from January to February 2022.
Editor at BBC
January 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Edited the episode 'We Are England - True Crime: Finding Michelle Bettles' remotely from Bristol, England from December 2021 to January 2022.
Editor at Phoenix Television
December 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Murder: First On Scene' remotely from Bristol, England between November and December 2021.
Editor at Curve Media
November 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited multiple episodes of 'Ambulance: Code Red' remotely from Bristol, England between September and November 2021.
Editor at BBC
September 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited episodes 2, 5, and 6 of 'Chris and Megs Wild Summer' in Bristol, England from July to September 2021.
Editor at BBC
July 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Eden: Untamed Planet' behind-the-scenes footage in Namibia, Zambia, Patagonia, and Alaska based in Bristol, England from March to July 2021.
Editor at SILVERBACK FILMS
March 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'The Mating Game' in Bristol, England from February to March 2021.
Editor at BBC
November 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Frozen Planet 2' in Bristol, England from October to November 2020.
Editor at Underdog Films
August 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Performed editing tasks in Bristol, England from June to August 2020.
Editor at Sound Off Films
June 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editing work based in Bristol, England from May to June 2020.
Editor at Blue Marine Foundation
June 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editing in Bristol, England from April to June 2020.
Editor at Plastic Oceans
February 29, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editing work in Bristol, England during February 2020.
Editor at Underdog Films
January 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Produced 2 promotional edits for Underdog Films in Bristol, England during January 2020.
Editor at Wild Star
January 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Editing work in Bristol, England during January 2020.
Editor at Plimsoll Productions
November 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Chasing Ocean Giants' in Bristol, England from October to November 2019.
Editor at CGTN
December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Worked as an editor in Nairobi, Kenya from May 2016 to December 2017.
Senior Editor at Scubazoo Images Sdn. Bhd.
February 28, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Senior Editor role in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from November 2016 to February 2017.
EDITOR at Matriarch - BBC
July 31, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Editing role on the project 'Matriarch' at BBC in Bristol, England, utilizing extensive post-production skills in a professional environment.
EDITOR at Woodcut Films - For Discovery
October 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Editor for 'The Suitcase Murders' documentary/series, working on editing tasks from September to October 2023 in Bristol, England.
EDITOR at BBC
September 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Editing multiple projects including 'Big Little Journeys' (Aug-Sep 2023), 'Springwatch' (May-Jun 2023), and several others, contributing expert post-production and AI-driven creative editing.
EDITOR at True To Nature
April 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Editor on projects such as 'Shark with Steve Backshall: Reversions' and 'Predators BTS' during 2022-2023, providing high-quality edits in natural history-themed content.
EDITOR at Plimsoll Productions
March 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Editing 'Incredible Animal Journeys' from December 2022 to March 2023, supporting storytelling in wildlife and natural history documentaries.
EDITOR at Wildstar Films
February 28, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'Queens' from January to February 2022, contributing editorial expertise to this production.
EDITOR at BBC
January 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Editor for 'We Are England - True Crime: Finding Michelle Bettles' and multiple other BBC projects, including editing remotely and in Bristol between 2021 and 2022.
EDITOR at Curve Media
November 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited multiple episodes of 'Ambulance: Code Red' from September to November 2021, performing remote editing work based out of Bristol.
EDITOR at BBC
September 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Editor on 'Chris and Megs Wild Summer' (episodes 2, 5 and 6), and 'Eden: Untamed Planet' (behind the scenes), from March to September 2021 contributing to high-profile wildlife series.
EDITOR at SILVERBACK FILMS
March 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited 'The Mating Game' from February to March 2021, collaborating on natural history themed editorial content.
EDITOR at BBC
November 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Editor for 'FROZEN PLANET 2' from October to November 2020, delivering post-production expertise for this major documentary series.
EDITOR at Underdog Films
August 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Editing contributions from June to August 2020 in Bristol, involving promo edits and other productions.
EDITOR at Sound Off Films
June 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editing tasks performed between May and June 2020 based in Bristol.
EDITOR at Blue Marine Foundation
June 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editing work between April and June 2020 focused on marine and environmental content.
EDITOR at Plastic Oceans
February 29, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Remote editor for documentary content in February 2020.
EDITOR at Wild Star
January 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Editorial work and promo edits in January 2020 for Wild Star productions.
EDITOR at Plimsoll Productions
November 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Editor on 'CHASING OCEAN GIANTS' from October to November 2019, contributing to marine wildlife documentary editing.
EDITOR at CGTN
December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Editor based in Nairobi, Kenya from May 2016 to December 2017, handling diverse video editing tasks in a demanding broadcast environment.
SENIOR EDITOR at Scubazoo Images Sdn. Bhd.
February 28, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Senior editing role at Scubazoo Images in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from November 2016 to February 2017, focusing on content production and storytelling.

Education

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Qualifications

Junior Hostile Environments Training
July 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CRB Check
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Bristol Film Academy - Pro Tools & After Effects Technical Operations Course
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Junior Hostile Environments Training
July 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CRB Check
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Bristol Film Academy - Pro Tools & After Effects Technical Operations Course
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Junior Hostile Environments Training
July 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
CRB Check
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Bristol Film Academy - Pro Tools & After Effects Technical Operations Course
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other
    paper Editor Showreel 2025

    A selection of my editing work across natural history, true crime, and documentary projects. Includes broadcast credits for BBC, Discovery, National Geographic and Disney+.

    This highlights my ability to shape narrative, build tension, and deliver emotionally resonant edits for both long-form and short-form platforms.

    Password: editor2025
    Vimeo:

    paper Incredible Animal Journeys – National Geographic / Disney+

    I took over the edit for Episode 1 of Incredible Animal Journeys when the editor left, a landmark wildlife documentary narrated by Jeremy Renner. This was a major, year-long post-production with multiple episodes running simultaneously. In addition to mainly editing Episode 1, I was brought on to other episodes where extra editorial support was needed from time to time, shaping migration stories with emotional resonance, narrative clarity, and strong pacing.
    • Broadcast internationally on Disney+ and National Geographic, 2023
    • Editor on Episode 1 (primary credit)
    • Additional editorial support across multiple other episodes

    Role credited: Editor

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Big Little Journeys – BBC / PBS

    I edited Episode 3 (Bloodlines) of this acclaimed natural history series, and also contributed editorial support on Episode 1 during a transition between editors. My role included shaping complex animal storylines, refining pacing for emotional impact, and ensuring visual continuity across challenging multicamera and location material.
    • Broadcast on BBC and PBS, 2023
    • Episode 3 (Bloodlines) full editor credit
    • Episode 1 (Home) support edit

    https://www.youtube.com/show/SCE7OYYQgNX8bGh509H7dB0w?season=1&sbp=CgEx