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I’m James Popplewell, a video editor with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, corporate, and agency environments. I craft engaging video content for online and offline projects, from documentary to promotional work, and I thrive in fast-paced setups, collaborating with directors or working remotely to meet tight deadlines.
I lead teams of editors and motion designers, delivering high-quality video content for global brands such as Lloyd’s of London, Baker McKenzie, Cisco, HPE, City & Guilds, and the NHS. I enjoy shaping content from ideation through creative development to final delivery, with a strong focus on storytelling, timing, and production efficiency.
Experience Level
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Language
French
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Video Editor at Talking Edge Studios
January 1, 2011 - PresentCreated high-quality video content for global brands for marketing and internal communications. Collaborated closely with clients to strengthen messaging and support business growth. Key Clients: Lloyd’s of London, Cisco, HPE, City & Guilds, and the NHS.
AV Producer/Video Editor at BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Produced video content for the BBC website in collaboration with presenters and artists. Directed and edited live multi-camera shoots at Maida Vale and short-form documentaries. Edited YouTube content and social media assets to maximize radio output visibility.
Video Editor at Independent Post
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009Edited broadcast programs like Market Kitchen (BBC Two) using Avid Media Composer. Served as Assistant Editor on high-profile productions: Strictly Come Dancing, Top Gear, and Extras.
Education
Editing at NFTS
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Online Editing at AVID
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Television and Video Production at NVQ
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French at Chichester College
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NFTS: Editing at National Film and Television School
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026AVID: Online Editing at AVID
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production at NVQ
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Chichester College: A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French at Chichester College
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NFTS: Editing at NFTS
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026AVID: Online Editing at AVID
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production at NVQ
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French at Chichester College
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Editing at NFTS
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026AVID: Online Editing at AVID
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production at NVQ
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French at Chichester College
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NFTS: Editing at NFTS
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026AVID: Online Editing at AVID
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production at NVQ
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French at Chichester College
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026Qualifications
NFTS: Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026AVID: Online Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NFTS: Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026AVID: Online Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026NFTS: Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026AVID: Online Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NFTS: Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026AVID: Online Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026NFTS: Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026AVID: Online Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026NVQ: Television and Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026A Levels in Film Studies, English Literature, and French
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Government, Software & Internet, Education, Other
Experience Level
Expert
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Expert
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