Hi there! I'm an aspiring offline editor based in the Portsmouth area, with budding knowledge of onset assistance and a growing portfolio in post-production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through precise editing, color, and pacing. I am eager to continue learning and taking on challenging projects across short films, theatre promos, and indie productions. I have hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I'm always exploring new techniques to elevate video storytelling.…

Sonet K Strachan

Hi there! I'm an aspiring offline editor based in the Portsmouth area, with budding knowledge of onset assistance and a growing portfolio in post-production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through precise editing, color, and pacing. I am eager to continue learning and taking on challenging projects across short films, theatre promos, and indie productions. I have hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I'm always exploring new techniques to elevate video storytelling.…

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Hi there! I’m an aspiring offline editor based in the Portsmouth area, with budding knowledge of onset assistance and a growing portfolio in post-production workflows. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy shaping stories through precise editing, color, and pacing.

I am eager to continue learning and taking on challenging projects across short films, theatre promos, and indie productions. I have hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro, and I’m always exploring new techniques to elevate video storytelling.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director at Hannah (short film)
December 31, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Assistant Director on Hannah, a short film set in a haunted house.
Assistant Director at Doughnut (short film)
December 31, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Assistant Director on Doughnut; coordinating schedule and on-set logistics; dealing with on-set dynamics and production flow.
Editor / Colourist at Burn The Books
December 31, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Editor on Burn The Books; production shot with Blackmagic RAW 4K.
Assistant Director at Tempest
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Assistant Director on Tempest; set in Hong Kong; undercover operation storyline.
Editor / Colourist at Hymn & Her
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Editor and Colourist on Hymn & Her; award-winning musical short exploring death and coping with loss.
Editor at Frankie Gets Bit
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Editor; Script Supervisor; short comedy horror set in Portsmouth; collaboration with Apple Park Films.
Assistant / Runner at Making History Limited
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Assistant/Runner; working inside a local production house; learning authenticity for various historical decades.
Editor at Il Buratino (Theatre)
December 31, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Theatre performance production requiring promotional videos, trailers and full 80-minute performance recording and production.
Editor at Unfinished (Viktoria Zhelyazkova’s self-project)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editor on a long-term project; mixing VFX, animation, and stop-motion; development of a bizarre-event series.
Bar Supervisor at Go Rogue Gaming & Cocktail Bar
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supervisor for late-night bar service; created cocktails; managed private hire events and customer communications.
Editor at Viktoria Zhelyazkova – Unfinished (Self-Produced Project)
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Editor on a self-directed project; developing editing, color, and post-production workflows for a series of surreal events; ongoing.
Assistant Director at Tempest (Short Film)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assistant Director on a short film set in Hong Kong; involved in shot planning, coordination, and on-set logistics; scenes shot in Cantonese.
Editor, Colourist at Hymn & Her (Musical Short)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Edited and colored a multi-award-winning musical short; aligned visuals with music and narrative themes.
Editor at Frankie Gets Bit (Apple Park Films)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Edited a short comedy-horror film; contributed to post-production and supported as Script Supervisor on related work.
Assistant/Runner at Making History Limited
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assistant/Runner at Waterlooville prop house; gained experience with authentic period gear, costumes, and weapons; supported production workflow.
Editor at Il Buratino (Theatre Promo)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Edited promotional videos and trailers for a theatre production; captured and assembled footage from the 80-minute performance.

Education

BA (Hons) Film Production at University of Portsmouth / Portsmouth College Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Performing Arts - Distinction at Portsmouth College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Psychology - C at Portsmouth College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Film Studies - BBA (Hons) at Portsmouth College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Film Production - First Class at Portsmouth College
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Film Production
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Performing Arts - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Psychology - C
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Outpost Award – Best Editing & VFX for Short Film
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level