Growing up in Shellharbour, my interest in film developed through curiosity and self-direction. Once I realised this was the path I wanted to pursue, I committed to it fully, continually refining my skills and pushing my work further with each project. I see editing as more than a technical process. It's about shaping something that feels intentional and connects with an audience, even in just a few seconds.

Olivia Bersan

Growing up in Shellharbour, my interest in film developed through curiosity and self-direction. Once I realised this was the path I wanted to pursue, I committed to it fully, continually refining my skills and pushing my work further with each project. I see editing as more than a technical process. It's about shaping something that feels intentional and connects with an audience, even in just a few seconds.

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Growing up in Shellharbour, my interest in film developed through curiosity and self-direction. Once I realised this was the path I wanted to pursue, I committed to it fully, continually refining my skills and pushing my work further with each project.
I see editing as more than a technical process. It’s about shaping something that feels intentional and connects with an audience, even in just a few seconds.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cert I Screen and Media at Wollongong Innovation Campus
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Successfully created three short films working as a team to plan, storyboard, film, and edit on campus. Took turns fulfilling roles including Director, Actor, Editor, and Cinematographer. Strengthened skills in camera operation, teamwork, and editing.
Film Student at SAE Institute Sydney
February 1, 2025 - June 4, 2024
Handling, setting up, and using professional film cameras and tripods. Directing actors in shoots, using a variety of microphones, and executing short films with peers.
Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Editing short-form and long-form content for audience engagement; collaborating with production teams; adapting editing style to different creators and content goals; strong timing, hooks, and retention; proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and color correction; experience with social media reels and outreach.

Education

High School Certificate at Warilla High
February 2, 2019 - October 7, 2024
Bachelor of Film at SAE Institute
January 30, 2025 - November 26, 2026
Year 12 High School Certificate at Warilla High
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Certificate/Diploma in Video Editing at SAE College, Sydney
January 1, 2022 - May 2, 2026

Qualifications

Cert I Screen and Media
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Video Editing Certification
January 1, 2022 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 The Life of Chris Cedrick
    This was a self-directed project, I created this movie trailer as a submission for FilmSupply's Editfest competition this year.
    uniE608 DONNERGROLLEN
    This was a student produced project for our Cinematography I class. I took on the role of editor for this project. We had complications with our camera settings, this resulted in the high grain in this video.
    uniE608 Forever
    This was a self-directed project I made for fun. Listening to this song inspired me and reminded me of the recent show I had watched, 'Forever' on Netflix. This was when creativity hit and i made this edit.