I am an experienced longform editor with a background in shortform editing, content creating, and assistant producing. I am trained in animation and story development and have expertise in videography and photography. I have a strong track record of delivering engaging content and outcomes for audiences across a broad range of platforms. As a collaborative and supportive colleague, I bring my skills in finding creative solutions and lateral thinking to any team. I enjoy working closely with teams to develop compelling narratives and ensure high-quality production values.

Alwin Leene

I am an experienced longform editor with a background in shortform editing, content creating, and assistant producing. I am trained in animation and story development and have expertise in videography and photography. I have a strong track record of delivering engaging content and outcomes for audiences across a broad range of platforms. As a collaborative and supportive colleague, I bring my skills in finding creative solutions and lateral thinking to any team. I enjoy working closely with teams to develop compelling narratives and ensure high-quality production values.

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I am an experienced longform editor with a background in shortform editing, content creating, and assistant producing. I am trained in animation and story development and have expertise in videography and photography. I have a strong track record of delivering engaging content and outcomes for audiences across a broad range of platforms.

As a collaborative and supportive colleague, I bring my skills in finding creative solutions and lateral thinking to any team. I enjoy working closely with teams to develop compelling narratives and ensure high-quality production values.

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Language

French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor - Researcher at BBC Scotland Digital
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024
Used Premiere Pro to assemble 16x30 minute programmes towards weekly TX, graded log footage, sound mixed and delivered for technical review and TV broadcast. Created text and graphics using After Effects. Provided editorial input and selected narratives and story from raw footage. Implemented commissioner and executive feedback.
Editor at BBC Arts Digital
October 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Created short videos, optimised assets for social media, wrote copy, published, and scheduled social posts. Conceived, developed, and created original shortform videos for social media to promote BBC Arts programmes using the Adobe Suite. Regularly reached millions of viewers per video. Managed growth of Facebook and Instagram followers. Created animated shortform videos to support audio programmes and bespoke motion graphics to elevate videos with After Effects. Developed and managed relationships with in-house production teams, BBC Commissioners, and indies. Mentored production apprentices.
CG Generalist / Editor at Twig Education
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Edited dynamic and engaging short-form educational videos for young audiences from a script. Created bespoke original assets, motion graphics, and animated sequences to illustrate difficult concepts. Worked closely with producers, executives, and contributors. Worked extensively with stock footage and images as well as bespoke contributor footage.
Assistant to Technical Director at Superprod Animation
April 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Debugged animation scenes before final render, created test renders, and edited animation previews for producers and executives. Worked closely with the technical director to solve pipeline issues and collaborated with various departments and external contributors. Prop and background modelling.
Editor at Superprod Animation
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Quality control of animation scenes before final rendering. Collaborated with the technical director and various departments to debug scenes and worked with external contributors.
Editor at Superprod Animation
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Assisted in editing and delivering a 30 minute culture programme pilot, which led to the commissioning of a first series based on the edit.
Editor and Assistant Editor at The Entertainment Mix - BBC Scotland Digital
June 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Edited and assembled 16x30 minute programmes weekly using Premiere Pro. Graded log footage, sound mixed, and delivered for technical review and TV broadcast. Created text and graphics using After Effects, provided editorial input to select narratives and stories, and implemented commissioner and executive feedback. Assisted producing and editing a 30-minute culture programme pilot which led to a commissioned first series.
Editor and Content Creator at BBC Arts Digital
March 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Created short videos, optimized assets for social media, wrote copy, published, and scheduled posts. Conceived and developed original shortform videos using the Adobe Suite to promote BBC Arts programmes. Achieved regular viewership in millions per video and contributed to significant Facebook and Instagram follower growth. Created animated videos to support audio programmes and bespoke motion graphics to enhance videos. Managed relationships with production teams, BBC commissioners, and independent production companies. Mentored production apprentices.
CG Generalist / Editor at Twig Education
August 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Edited dynamic and engaging short-form educational videos for young audiences from scripts. Created bespoke original assets, motion graphics, and animated sequences to illustrate difficult concepts. Worked closely with producers, executives, and contributors, extensively using stock and bespoke contributor footage.
Assistant to Technical Director / Animator and Editor at Superprod Animation
August 31, 2016 - September 2, 2025
Debugged animation scenes before final render and created test renders. Edited animation previews for producers and executives. Performed quality control of animation scenes before final rendering. Collaborated closely with the technical director to solve pipeline issues and worked with various departments and external contributors. Involved in prop and background modelling.
Editor
March 31, 2025 - September 2, 2025
No additional description available for the Editor role between July 2024 and March 2025.

Education

MA at University of Aberdeen
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor at Bellecour Ecole, Lyon
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
MA in Film and Visual Culture - 1st Class at University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of 3D Computer Graphics at Bellecour Ecole, Lyon, France
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Drama Editing with Richard Cox
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Script Editing & Development with John Yorke
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Sony FX6 Training
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Drama Editing with Richard Cox
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Script Editing & Development with John Yorke
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Sony FX6 Training
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services