Hi, I’m Leila De Villiers, a passionate video editor and creative storyteller focused on film and social media storytelling. I excel at turning concepts into engaging visual narratives and collaborating with teams from concept through delivery to produce high-quality content for brands, campaigns, and audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project while keeping the audience experience at the forefront. Over the years I’ve contributed to long-form commercials, social media videos, and event coverage, always emphasizing clear storytelling, visual consistency, and collaborative problem-solving. I’m excited to continue crafting compelling content with diverse teams and clients, delivering polished results and innovative ideas.

Leila De Villiers

Hi, I’m Leila De Villiers, a passionate video editor and creative storyteller focused on film and social media storytelling. I excel at turning concepts into engaging visual narratives and collaborating with teams from concept through delivery to produce high-quality content for brands, campaigns, and audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project while keeping the audience experience at the forefront. Over the years I’ve contributed to long-form commercials, social media videos, and event coverage, always emphasizing clear storytelling, visual consistency, and collaborative problem-solving. I’m excited to continue crafting compelling content with diverse teams and clients, delivering polished results and innovative ideas.

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Hi, I’m Leila De Villiers, a passionate video editor and creative storyteller focused on film and social media storytelling. I excel at turning concepts into engaging visual narratives and collaborating with teams from concept through delivery to produce high-quality content for brands, campaigns, and audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping the look and feel of a project while keeping the audience experience at the forefront.

Over the years I’ve contributed to long-form commercials, social media videos, and event coverage, always emphasizing clear storytelling, visual consistency, and collaborative problem-solving. I’m excited to continue crafting compelling content with diverse teams and clients, delivering polished results and innovative ideas.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor (Intern) at Pearce Media - Digital Marketing Agency
March 31, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Intern Video Editor responsible for editing long-form commercial video content (e.g., webinars), editing short-form videos, and sourcing stock material for videos.
Video Editor at Leila De Villiers Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Professional video editor focused on visual storytelling, editing for social media content, and collaboration with producers and directors to deliver high-quality outputs.

Education

Bachelor of Film Arts with Specialisation in Film and Television and Screen Acting at University of Bologna
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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