Hi, I’m Derian, a multidisciplinary creator with 10 years of experience crafting clean, story-driven content for brands like UTS, Macpac, ADNZ, and the Armenian Film Festival. I specialise in video editing and motion design, with additional experience behind the camera. I’m known for my collaborative approach, sharp eye for detail, and clear communication. In my freelance practice, I communicate directly with clients to manage projects from brief to final delivery, delivering video and motion content for digital platforms, events, and social media. I bring a friendly, can-do attitude and a passion for shaping authentic narratives that resonate with audiences.

Derian De Silva Wall

Hi, I’m Derian, a multidisciplinary creator with 10 years of experience crafting clean, story-driven content for brands like UTS, Macpac, ADNZ, and the Armenian Film Festival. I specialise in video editing and motion design, with additional experience behind the camera. I’m known for my collaborative approach, sharp eye for detail, and clear communication. In my freelance practice, I communicate directly with clients to manage projects from brief to final delivery, delivering video and motion content for digital platforms, events, and social media. I bring a friendly, can-do attitude and a passion for shaping authentic narratives that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Derian, a multidisciplinary creator with 10 years of experience crafting clean, story-driven content for brands like UTS, Macpac, ADNZ, and the Armenian Film Festival. I specialise in video editing and motion design, with additional experience behind the camera. I’m known for my collaborative approach, sharp eye for detail, and clear communication.

In my freelance practice, I communicate directly with clients to manage projects from brief to final delivery, delivering video and motion content for digital platforms, events, and social media. I bring a friendly, can-do attitude and a passion for shaping authentic narratives that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Specialist (Freelance) at Duwenos Creative
January 1, 2022 - Present
Communicate directly with clients and manage projects from brief to final delivery. Deliver video and motion content for digital platforms, events, and social media.
Volunteer Podcast Producer, Editor & Co-Host at Plains FM 96.9FM – Moving Stories
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Produce and co-host a radio podcast exploring immigrant experiences; edit audio, design sound, and shape narrative structure for broadcast and digital; collaborate with guests from diverse backgrounds to craft empathetic narratives.
Post Production Generalist & Production Assistant (Freelance) at Move Digital
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Edited branded video content for commercial clients; assisted on set as camera and production assistant; created motion graphics, lower thirds, and animated text for web and broadcast.
Multimedia Designer (Freelance) at Self-Employed
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2022
Produced video, animation, and visual assets for marketing and social content; supported branding, design, and written content across digital and print.

Education

Diploma of Business & Project Management at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications – Screen Production at Ara
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Design – Motion Design at Ara
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other