I’m Ross Squigham, a lead editor, animator, and illustrator who helps creative ideas come to life—especially in fast-paced, story-driven video work. I’ve been making content for the Debunked YouTube channel for years, contributing editing, animation, and illustrations that have helped the channel grow to over 900K subscribers and tens of millions of views. I also enjoy variety: I’ve edited and animated short promotional films in a consistent visual style, supported corporate video production as a remote edit assistant, and even wrote and directed a short horror film that screened at major festivals and won multiple awards. I love solving problems, learning new tools, and collaborating closely—whether that’s building polished motion graphics, shaping the rhythm of a cut, or adding creative touches that elevate the final piece.…

Ross Squigham

I’m Ross Squigham, a lead editor, animator, and illustrator who helps creative ideas come to life—especially in fast-paced, story-driven video work. I’ve been making content for the Debunked YouTube channel for years, contributing editing, animation, and illustrations that have helped the channel grow to over 900K subscribers and tens of millions of views. I also enjoy variety: I’ve edited and animated short promotional films in a consistent visual style, supported corporate video production as a remote edit assistant, and even wrote and directed a short horror film that screened at major festivals and won multiple awards. I love solving problems, learning new tools, and collaborating closely—whether that’s building polished motion graphics, shaping the rhythm of a cut, or adding creative touches that elevate the final piece.…

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I’m Ross Squigham, a lead editor, animator, and illustrator who helps creative ideas come to life—especially in fast-paced, story-driven video work. I’ve been making content for the Debunked YouTube channel for years, contributing editing, animation, and illustrations that have helped the channel grow to over 900K subscribers and tens of millions of views.

I also enjoy variety: I’ve edited and animated short promotional films in a consistent visual style, supported corporate video production as a remote edit assistant, and even wrote and directed a short horror film that screened at major festivals and won multiple awards. I love solving problems, learning new tools, and collaborating closely—whether that’s building polished motion graphics, shaping the rhythm of a cut, or adding creative touches that elevate the final piece.

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Work Experience

Edit Assistant (remote) at BlinkInk (corporate video for Arup)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Downloaded, ingested, and delivered hours of footage as a remote edit assistant on a corporate video project for Arup.
Lead Editor, Animator, Illustrator at Debunked (YouTube channel)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead editor, animator, and illustrator for the Debunked YouTube channel. Work includes editing episodes, creating animations, and contributing illustrations in the Debunked style. Over 900K subscribers and more than 40 million views tied to work produced for the channel.
Edit Assistant (remote) at BlinkInk (for Arup corporate video)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Remote edit assistant supporting a corporate video for Arup. Downloaded and ingested hours of footage from around the world, delivered organized materials to the editing team, and supported efficient downstream editing workflow.
Lead editor, animator, and illustrator at Debunked (YouTube channel)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead editor, animator, and illustrator for the Debunked YouTube channel. Deliver editing, animation, and illustration in the channel’s established style, supporting long-running publishing with strong audience engagement (900K+ subscribers; 40M+ views). Also contributes to brand-consistent visuals and storytelling through post-production workflow across video formats.
Editor, Animator, Illustrator at Debunked/OER Project, World History 2
January 1, 2021 - Present
Served as editor, animator, and illustrator for a film about the Vikings, producing content in the Debunked style with additional work in the finishing process (including After Effects support).
Editor, Animator, Illustrator at Debunked/OER Project, World History 1
January 1, 2021 - Present
In the Debunked style, edited, animated, and contributed illustration for a ~10 minute film on the Lost City of Benin, combining research-based storytelling with motion graphics and supporting visuals.
Edit Assistant at 2021 BlinkInk (remote edit assistant for Arup)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a remote edit assistant for a corporate video for Arup. Downloaded, ingested, and delivered hours of footage from around the world, supporting the editing pipeline and ensuring assets were ready for production.
Lead editor, animator, and illustrator at Debunked YouTube channel
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead editor, animator, and illustrator for the Debunked YouTube channel. Over 900K subscribers and more than 40 million views attributable to work on the channel. Produced and delivered engaging video content in the Debunked visual style, including motion and supporting illustration, while maintaining a fast, high-quality workflow.
Editor, Animator at Somerset Valley (short promotional film)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Cut and graded a short promotional film, including additional After Effects work.
Editor, Animator at Waterspace (short promotional film)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Helped shoot and then cut a short promotional film, shaping the final edit and motion/animation elements.
Editor, Animator, Illustrator at OER Project, World History 2
January 1, 2020 - Present
Served as editor, animator, and illustrator for a film about the Vikings, producing work in the Debunked visual style.
Editor, Animator, Illustrator at OER Project, World History 1
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited, animated, and contributed illustration for a ~10 minute film about the Lost City of Benin in the Debunked style.
Editor, Animator at Somer Valley
January 1, 2020 - Present
Cut and graded a short promotional film with additional After Effects-focused finishing and motion graphics work.
Editor, Animator at Waterspace
January 1, 2020 - Present
Helped shoot and cut a short promotional film, contributing both production support and post-production editing/animation work.
Writer, Director at Council House and Violent (short horror film)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Wrote and directed the short horror film. The film received 20 film festival selections including Frightfest and Screamfest and won 5 awards including Best Horror and Best Film.

Education

BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Media, First Class at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Media, First Class at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Media, First Class at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Media at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Creative Media, First Class at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

First Class (BA Hons)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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