I am Ben Hunt, a highly skilled editor with over 20 years of industry experience, cutting high-profile commercials, promos, and branded content for clients like Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I have collaborated with both freelance and in-house teams across post houses, production companies, remotely, and on set. I am a self-starter who works fast and creatively, excelling independently or under demanding clients. My experience spans from concept and pitches through to online delivery, and I bring broadcast-grade finishing including sound mix, color grade, and motion graphics. I have directed and co-directed projects, self-shooting and directing DOPs, and I am at home on busy sets or in edit suites.

Ben Hunt

I am Ben Hunt, a highly skilled editor with over 20 years of industry experience, cutting high-profile commercials, promos, and branded content for clients like Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I have collaborated with both freelance and in-house teams across post houses, production companies, remotely, and on set. I am a self-starter who works fast and creatively, excelling independently or under demanding clients. My experience spans from concept and pitches through to online delivery, and I bring broadcast-grade finishing including sound mix, color grade, and motion graphics. I have directed and co-directed projects, self-shooting and directing DOPs, and I am at home on busy sets or in edit suites.

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I am Ben Hunt, a highly skilled editor with over 20 years of industry experience, cutting high-profile commercials, promos, and branded content for clients like Apple, Burberry, Dr. Martens, Jamie Oliver, Red Bull, Sony PlayStation, and Virgin Atlantic. I have collaborated with both freelance and in-house teams across post houses, production companies, remotely, and on set.

I am a self-starter who works fast and creatively, excelling independently or under demanding clients. My experience spans from concept and pitches through to online delivery, and I bring broadcast-grade finishing including sound mix, color grade, and motion graphics. I have directed and co-directed projects, self-shooting and directing DOPs, and I am at home on busy sets or in edit suites.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Editor at Tilling Creative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Lead Editor for an award-winning production agency, delivering content for international clients including Sanofi, bp, Castrol, and the University of Liverpool, for social media and internal communications. Implemented AI-supported workflows to streamline editing, social media re-versioning, and language translations; developed the house editing style to ensure consistent standards across staff and freelancers.
Freelance Video Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
In 15 years as a freelancer I worked with top production companies and agencies including RSA, Final Cut, Nexus Studios, Smyle, Iris Worldwide, Studio Private, Agile Films, and Outsider. I edited across commercials, branded content, documentaries, TV shows, music videos, and event coverage, maintaining meticulous attention to detail to bring out the best in footage.
Technical Assistant / Editor at Nexus Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Technical Assistant / Editor at an international animation studio, editing commercials for BBC, Orange, Sky and Ben & Jerry's; cutting music promos for Domino Records, Mute and Polydor; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading the Final Cut Pro suite; handling DV, Digibeta, Beta SP, HD Cam, and DAT decks; delivering finished spots and converting/compressing for online delivery.
Edit Assistant at Lipsync Post
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Joined as a Runner and promoted to Edit Assistant; edited high-profile TV spots for Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Brothers and Universal, as well as sizzle reels, EPKs and montages.
2nd Editor at RSA (Asda Easter Campaign)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
2nd Editor for the national TV campaign.

Education

BA (Hons) Media Studies at University of East London
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
A Levels at Oldswinford Sixth Form
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Media Studies
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
A Levels
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services