I am a filmmaker and freelance editor based in Brisbane, Australia, with experience editing short films, short documentaries, music videos, and sports highlights. I have a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for narrative detail, always aiming to craft edits that engage and move audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, meet tight deadlines, and enjoy expanding my skill set on client projects. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative insight to deliver high-quality work and contribute effectively to the storytelling process.

Brayden Downes

I am a filmmaker and freelance editor based in Brisbane, Australia, with experience editing short films, short documentaries, music videos, and sports highlights. I have a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for narrative detail, always aiming to craft edits that engage and move audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, meet tight deadlines, and enjoy expanding my skill set on client projects. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative insight to deliver high-quality work and contribute effectively to the storytelling process.

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I am a filmmaker and freelance editor based in Brisbane, Australia, with experience editing short films, short documentaries, music videos, and sports highlights. I have a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for narrative detail, always aiming to craft edits that engage and move audiences.

I thrive in collaborative environments, meet tight deadlines, and enjoy expanding my skill set on client projects. My approach blends technical proficiency with creative insight to deliver high-quality work and contribute effectively to the storytelling process.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Post Production Supervisor at Forgotten Media
October 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Editing mini-matches, highlights and YouTube recaps from broadcast footage. Delivering quality edits within 10 minutes after match finishes. Creating go-along compilations for the NSWL competition and delivering edited videos for leagues including the English Premier League, International Rugby, Club Rugby, and UEFA competitions. Proficient with AVID, DaVinci Resolve, and color grading workflows; coordinating offline/online edits and final delivery.
Video Editor at Stan
February 1, 2025 - Present
Editing video assets for Stan, including sports highlights and promotional content. Collaborating with teams to deliver timely content for broadcast and online distribution. Demonstrated proficiency with online/offline workflows and post-production software.
Editor / Director (The Scatterer) at The Scatterer (Forgotten Media)
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Edited the short film The Scatterer, working closely with director Felix Lovell and producer Eleanor Somerville. Helped shape narrative pacing, shot selection, and overall editorial decisions to support the film’s storytelling goals.

Education

Bachelor of Film and Screen Media at Griffith University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Diploma of Film and Television at JMC Academy
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

AFTRS Award Nomination – Most Outstanding Student Editor
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment