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Hi, I’m Thilini, a passionate freelance offline editor with over 9 years of experience working on fascinating documentaries and entertainment shows for renowned broadcasters like Sky, Channel 4, ITV, and Netflix. I specialize in editing both scripted and unscripted scenes using tools like Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro, and love crafting compelling visual stories that engage audiences.
In my work, I’m detail-oriented and a strong collaborator, always eager to bring creative ideas and technical skills to a dynamic team environment. I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy adapting to new challenges while delivering my best to every project.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Editor and Assembly Editor
April 1, 2020 - June 15, 2024Experienced Junior Editor working on factual entertainment and documentaries, adapting skills to suit various workflows and client needs. Acting as Editor and Assembly Editor for an upcoming observational documentary for Sky, editing, assembling scenes, and cut downs to form the story structure. Collaborating with Senior Editors and Director to develop storylines and themes to maximise audience engagement. Repeat freelance roles at Ad Hoc Films, ITN, The Farm Group, BBC, New Black Films, Splice and others. Responsible for creating and overseeing new workflows for productions with a range of budgets. Adapting to new workflows, systems and environments, utilising various workflow management software. Performing within tight deadlines. Conducting research and sourcing archive material to assist the storyline. Delivering internal and external viewing exports. Comprehensive knowledge of technical aspects of post production.
Freelance Editor and Assembly Editor at Freelance
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024Worked on factual entertainment and documentaries, adapting editing skills to suit various workflows and client needs including acting as Editor and Assembly Editor for Sky and Netflix documentaries. Collaborated with senior editors and directors in story development, managed workflows for productions with diverse budgets, utilized various workflow management software, and delivered content under tight deadlines. Conducted research and sourced archive material to support storytelling and managed internal and external viewing exports.
Freelance Editor and Assembly Editor at Various (Ad Hoc Films, ITN, The Farm Group, BBC, New Black Films, Splice and others)
April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025Experienced Junior Editor working on factual entertainment and documentaries, adapting skills to suit various workflows and client needs. Acting as Editor and Assembly Editor for observational documentaries, delivering sharp and engaging edits tailored to social audiences. Collaborated with senior editors and directors to develop storylines, coordinated workflow implementations, and performed research and archive sourcing to assist story development. Managed tight deadlines and various editing software environments.
Senior Edit Assistant at Splice TV, London
August 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020Collaborated with the Editors and Directors throughout the editing and post-production process to deliver engaging and informative edits. Made creative decisions and implemented innovative ideas to edit audio and videos, selecting the best shots and camera angles for the edit. Added colour correction within the editing software as well as video effects. Ingested and assembled material for edits, exports, syncing, grouping, finishing, pre-grades and 4K workflows. Supported the creative team assisting with offline, online, grade and audio suites. Problem solved complex issues, rapidly learning new skills and techniques to execute solutions. Made informed decisions in a fast paced and dynamic environment, multi-tasking across simultaneous projects whilst maintaining full control of workload and priorities, and supporting the team across all hierarchies.
Senior Edit Assistant at Splice TV, London
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020Supported editors and directors throughout the editing and post-production process of popular TV shows like MasterChef, The X Factor, and Britain’s Got Talent. Managed multi-camera projects including grouping, syncing, and organization. Assisted with offline, online, grading, and audio suites while implementing creative decisions on audio and video edits. Learned new skills rapidly and problem-solved complex issues within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Senior Edit Assistant at Splice TV, London
August 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020Collaborated with editors and directors through post-production to deliver engaging edits. Made creative decisions on audio and video edits including colour correction and video effects. Handled ingestion, assembly, syncing, grouping, finishing, and pre-grades. Supported creative teams across offline, online, grading, and audio suites. Managed a team ensuring collaboration under time-sensitive deadlines and problem-solved complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
Edit Assistant at The Farm Group Ltd, London
June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2017Edit Assistant at The Farm Group Ltd, London
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017Provided editing assistance and support on various productions, helping to assemble footage and prepare material for post-production.
Edit Assistant at The Farm Group Ltd, London
June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2017Supported post-production processes on award-winning projects for major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Fox, Netflix, Amazon, and Warner Bros. Assisted with technical and creative editing tasks to meet high industry standards.
Education
BA (Hons) at University of the Creative Arts, Surrey
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Foundation Diploma at University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010A-level at Unknown
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009BA (Hons) at University of the Creative Arts, Surrey
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Foundation Diploma at University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010A-level at Unknown
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009BA (Hons) at University of the Creative Arts, Surrey
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Foundation Diploma at University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
Adobe Premiere Experienced Editor Training Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Adobe Premiere Experienced Editor Training Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024A-level
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Adobe Premiere Experienced Editor Training Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Intermediate
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