I’m a hands-on post-production professional with a passion for storytelling, specializing in editing, color grading, and VFX across reality, documentary, and scripted projects. I work with Avid Media Composer, Symphony, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, delivering polished finishes for national broadcasters and streaming platforms. From reality cooking shows to wildlife documentaries, I bring a collaborative mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and a love for cinematic pacing. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and pushing creative boundaries in post-production, while keeping a friendly, team-focused approach.

Talya J Kahan

I’m a hands-on post-production professional with a passion for storytelling, specializing in editing, color grading, and VFX across reality, documentary, and scripted projects. I work with Avid Media Composer, Symphony, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, delivering polished finishes for national broadcasters and streaming platforms. From reality cooking shows to wildlife documentaries, I bring a collaborative mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and a love for cinematic pacing. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and pushing creative boundaries in post-production, while keeping a friendly, team-focused approach.

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I’m a hands-on post-production professional with a passion for storytelling, specializing in editing, color grading, and VFX across reality, documentary, and scripted projects. I work with Avid Media Composer, Symphony, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, delivering polished finishes for national broadcasters and streaming platforms.

From reality cooking shows to wildlife documentaries, I bring a collaborative mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and a love for cinematic pacing. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and pushing creative boundaries in post-production, while keeping a friendly, team-focused approach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Advanced
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Finishing Editor at Trace Studios
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Finishing editor for Boer Soek 'n Vrou S01 (KYKNET Reality Series) with Infinity Films; responsible for final cuts, pacing, and color finishing across episodes.
Finishing Editor at Okuhle Media
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Finishing editor for Ultimate Braai Master (Unscripted Reality Cooking Show); contributed to episode pacing and post-production polish.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours (BFA Hons) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
VFX Editor Workshop at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem; Screen Based Art; Netflix, Tempo Sage
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Valid Drivers Licence
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment