Please check my website: leo-ghysels.com As an editor of fictions, documentaries, TV productions and experimental films, I collaborate with directors, artists and productions to bring films to their highest potential working with the visual elements, sound, story, artistic vision and concept. My professional focus is on film editing, with proficiency in visual effects, sound and post-production management. I studied and worked in a variety of countries which gave me the opportunity to cooperate with artists of different backgrounds and environments.

Léo Ghysels

Please check my website: leo-ghysels.com As an editor of fictions, documentaries, TV productions and experimental films, I collaborate with directors, artists and productions to bring films to their highest potential working with the visual elements, sound, story, artistic vision and concept. My professional focus is on film editing, with proficiency in visual effects, sound and post-production management. I studied and worked in a variety of countries which gave me the opportunity to cooperate with artists of different backgrounds and environments.

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Please check my website: leo-ghysels.com

As an editor of fictions, documentaries, TV productions and experimental films, I collaborate with directors, artists and productions to bring films to their highest potential working with the visual elements, sound, story, artistic vision and concept.
My professional focus is on film editing, with proficiency in visual effects, sound and post-production management.
I studied and worked in a variety of countries which gave me the opportunity to cooperate with artists of different backgrounds and environments.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Film editor & post production at Various TV Channels (M6, W9, RMC STORY, C8, TFX, TMC, RTL-TVi)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Performed film editing and post-production for multiple documentary series and TV reportages, including Enquête Exclusive, Striptease, Enquête Sous Haute Tension, Enquête d'Action, Etat de Choc, Appels d'Urgence, and others between 2017 and 2021. Responsibilities included editing, color grading, VFX, sound editing, workflow management, and handling transcoding and conformation to deliver high-quality visual outputs.
Film editor at Njutafilms
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2021
Edited feature films such as Factory Kids (2021) and Faust 2.0 - Anthology film segment (2013), managing film editing, VFX, and post-production.
Assistant film editor at Various productions including Jubilee and Ecce Films
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Supported film editing processes for feature films including Juste un Mouvement (2018), Kiss & Cry (2017), X&Y (2016), The Last Game (2015), and others between 2015 and 2018.
Film editor & post production at ImaginalDisc and collaborations with Alexis Gambis
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021
Worked as film editor for documentaries and interdisciplinary projects that connect Art and Science including Daughter of Genetics (2017), Campo Experimental (2014), and the My Mind's Eye series (2014-2021). Tasks included editing, post-production, and video editing for web and festival showings.
Assistant editor & post production at Various video art projects by Marjolijn Dijkman and others
January 1, 2018 - March 28, 2024
Contributed as assistant editor and post-production specialist on various video essays, art installations, and experimental films produced between 2018 and 2024.
Film editor & post production at Various TV Channels (M6, W9, RMC STORY, C8, TFX, TMC, RTL-TVi)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Handled film editing and post-production for multiple documentary and TV report series such as 'Enquête Exclusive', 'Striptease', 'Enquête sous haute tension', and others. Roles included editing for documentaries on diverse topics, managing post-production workflows, color grading, and VFX integration. Collaborated on episodes ranging from 15' to 90' durations, contributing to story shaping and final video output.
Camera Operator at M6
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Operated camera equipment for the documentary 'Belgique, le grand retour de la fête' (60') in 2021 to capture high-quality footage and support storytelling through visual recording.
Film editor at Feature Films
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Edited feature films including 'FACTORY KIDS' (2021) and 'WHERE IS ROCKY II' (2015). Assisted editing on other films and contributed to post-production aspects such as VFX. Played a key role in shaping the narrative through precise editing and collaboration with directors and producers.
Assistant film editor at Feature Films
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Assisted in film editing on various projects, supporting lead editors by organizing footage, syncing audio, and preparing editing timelines. Gained experience across multiple feature films and short films from 2013 to 2018.
VFX editor at Documentaries & Video Art
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2025
Managed visual effects editing and post-production management for video art and documentaries, enabling enhanced visual storytelling and technical execution of artistic concepts.

Education

Master degree at INSAS, Brussels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor at INSAS, Brussels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor at La Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor at BTS Audiovisuel, Toulouse
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Master degree at INSAS, Brussels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor at INSAS, Brussels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Film school at FAMU International, Prague
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor at La Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
BTS Audiovisuel at Toulouse
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Other