Hi, I’m Saki Bergh, a senior film and commercial editor with 25+ years of experience shaping high-end advertising, feature films, music videos, and documentaries. My work spans major international brands and campaigns across South Africa and New York City, and I pride myself on a deep command of narrative rhythm and visual storytelling. I’m a collaborative editor and judge who has mentored teams, worked with leading directors across genres, and built long-term editorial relationships. I thrive when shaping creative workflows, elevating projects through precise pacing, and delivering compelling, award-winning storytelling for brands like Puma, Volkswagen, Uber, Sony, Toyota, and LG.

Saki Bergh

Hi, I’m Saki Bergh, a senior film and commercial editor with 25+ years of experience shaping high-end advertising, feature films, music videos, and documentaries. My work spans major international brands and campaigns across South Africa and New York City, and I pride myself on a deep command of narrative rhythm and visual storytelling. I’m a collaborative editor and judge who has mentored teams, worked with leading directors across genres, and built long-term editorial relationships. I thrive when shaping creative workflows, elevating projects through precise pacing, and delivering compelling, award-winning storytelling for brands like Puma, Volkswagen, Uber, Sony, Toyota, and LG.

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Hi, I’m Saki Bergh, a senior film and commercial editor with 25+ years of experience shaping high-end advertising, feature films, music videos, and documentaries. My work spans major international brands and campaigns across South Africa and New York City, and I pride myself on a deep command of narrative rhythm and visual storytelling.

I’m a collaborative editor and judge who has mentored teams, worked with leading directors across genres, and built long-term editorial relationships. I thrive when shaping creative workflows, elevating projects through precise pacing, and delivering compelling, award-winning storytelling for brands like Puma, Volkswagen, Uber, Sony, Toyota, and LG.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor, Creative Director, and Owner at Left Post Productions
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2025
Led high-end commercials editing for a range of clients. As Creative Director, I streamlined workflows, strengthened client relationships, and guided post-production teams to deliver polished campaigns.
Senior Editor at Terraplane Digital
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Collaborated closely with directors to realize their creative visions, delivering high-end commercials with precise pacing and storytelling.
Senior Editor at Devereux-Harris & Associates
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Edited music videos, documentaries, and music-related programs, developing strong editorial rhythm and narrative clarity.
Senior Editor and Creative Director and Owner at Left Post Productions South Africa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2025
Editing high end commercials and working with team as Creative Director to streamline workflows and client relationships.
Senior Editor at Terraplane Digital South Africa
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Editing high end commercials and working closely with directors to help create their vision.
Senior Editor at Devereux-Harris & Associates South Africa
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Editing music videos, documentaries and music related programs.
Senior Editor, Creative Director & Owner at Left Post Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2025
Editing high end commercials and working with team as Creative Director to streamline workflows and client relationships
Senior Editor and Creative Director and Owner at Left Post Productions
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2025
Editing high end commercials and working with team as Creative Director to streamline work flows and client relationships
Senior Editor & Creative Director at Left Post Productions South Africa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2025
Founded and led a boutique post-production company delivering high-end commercial editing for major international and local brands. Directed creative workflows and managed a team of editors, ensuring consistent quality across projects. Established long-term editorial relationships with directors including Terence Neale, Adrian De Sa Garces, Keith Rose, Trevor Clarence, and Dean Blumberg. Brand credits include Puma, Volkswagen, Uber, Sony, Toyota, Lexus, Cadbury, McDonald's, KFC, Barclays Bank, Uniqlo, Vodacom, Jameson, and LG. Edited six feature films alongside a sustained commercial workload. Accumulated 116 Loeries Advertising Awards (2005–2022).

Education

Film School at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
1 Year Film School at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Film School Certificate at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Certificate in Film at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Film School at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Film School at Allenby Campus
January 1, 1996 - June 3, 2026

Qualifications

Loeries Advertising Awards – 116 awards (2005-2022)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services