Hello, I'm Sonny, a 20-year-old video editor and Future Media Production student at Manchester Metropolitan University. My course focuses on emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and their use in creative media, marketing, and brand storytelling. With a background in film, music production, and social media growth, I bring a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking and real-world experience. I'm passionate about media that makes an impact, and eager to contribute to innovative projects that push boundaries. I also have my own video editing TikTok channel on which I post cinematic edits and film trailers which have gathered over 3.6 million views and 645k likes.…

Sonny Forbes

Hello, I'm Sonny, a 20-year-old video editor and Future Media Production student at Manchester Metropolitan University. My course focuses on emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and their use in creative media, marketing, and brand storytelling. With a background in film, music production, and social media growth, I bring a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking and real-world experience. I'm passionate about media that makes an impact, and eager to contribute to innovative projects that push boundaries. I also have my own video editing TikTok channel on which I post cinematic edits and film trailers which have gathered over 3.6 million views and 645k likes.…

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Hello, I’m Sonny, a 20-year-old video editor and Future Media Production student at Manchester Metropolitan University. My course focuses on emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and their use in creative media, marketing, and brand storytelling.

With a background in film, music production, and social media growth, I bring a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking and real-world experience. I’m passionate about media that makes an impact, and eager to contribute to innovative projects that push boundaries.

I also have my own video editing TikTok channel on which I post cinematic edits and film trailers which have gathered over 3.6 million views and 645k likes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Salt Yard Pizza
April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Promoted to a management role, overseeing daily operations and leading a small team in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Took ownership of the business’s social media strategy, creating video content, improving engagement, and growing views from 8,000 to 100,000+ per month. Created 4 viral videos with 20,000+ views each. Trained staff, handled customer issues, managed stock and orders.
Freelance Video Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced promotional content and short films, directed and edited a short documentary through a local funded initiative. Self-sufficient with professional tools, DSLR cameras and video editing softwares.

Education

BSc (Hons) Future Media Production at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2023 - January 22, 2026
A-Levels at Truro and Penwith College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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    uniE608 Visualuca LUT Ad
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    uniE608 Marty Supreme Ad
    A promotional video for the A24 Film “Marty Supreme”. This video showcases my creative video editing skills through masking effects, sound design and innovative effects. explainervideo…