S c r e e n E d i t o r +61 452 116 255 [email protected]
Summary
A highly skilled broadcast editor with extensive industry experience editing factual, observational documentary, educational and entertainment programmes for leading Australian, US and UK networks. Steven has an in-depth understanding of the storytelling process and is adept at solving editorial issues. With 20 years editing experience Steven is highly proficient with Avid Media Composer 2019, Adobe Premiere Pro 2019, DaVinci Resolve 15 and Edius 9.
Skills
- Motivated senior editor able to work across multiple genres. - Adept at mapping out story structure for maximum audience retention. - Strong instinct for pacing and characterisation. - Good communicator who takes input from all involved in the editorial process. - Generate graphic inserts and transitions on After Effects.
Professional Experience
Editor - Sydney 2018 - Present Working in a freelance capacity Steven have been working for productions on Channel 10, Channel 7 and the Discovery Channel.
Editor - London 1998 - 2018 Whether working in a staff, contract or freelance capacity Steven worked continuously as a UK editor over the last two decades. End clients included BBC, ITV, Channel 4, FIVE, National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Amazon.
Contract Editor – Wall to Wall Media London February 2011 - August 2014 Worked as an offline editor on five seasons of Drugs Inc & Underworld Inc. (9 episodes)
Contract Editor – Steadfast Television London February 2006 - December 2010 Worked as an offline editor on numerous series including ‘Doctors & Nurses At War’, ‘Salvage: Code Red’, ‘BritCops’ & ‘Send In The Dogs’. (8 episodes)
Contract Editor - CBBC London March 2008 - August 2008 Worked as an offline and online editor on story bulletins and specials for the BBC flagship children’s television programme ‘Blue Peter’.
Contract Editor - Disney London June 2003 - November 2003 Worked as an offline and online editor on internal animation projects.
Staff Editor - Picardy Media Group Glasgow - January 2000 - January 2001 Worked as an offline and online editor in documentary, advertising and corporate productions.
Staff Editor - BBS Productions Bristol - July 1999 - December 1999 Worked as an offline and online editor in corporate communications agency.
Staff Editor - Live TV London December 1998 – June 1999 Editing drama, sports and news bulletins.
Education Student Flinders University 1994 – 1996 Screen Studies
1 Documentary Credits
My Neighbour The Rapist BBC An intense exploration of sexual violence in South Africa BBC Africa
Grand Prix Driver (2 episodes) Amazon Behind the scenes at McLaren’s worst ever year in F1 GPD Productions
Black Nurses BBC A celebration of the women who saved the NHS Maroon Productions
Gangland: Murder FIVE Documenting south London’s gang culture Maroon Productions
Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons FIVE Paul Connolly investigates life inside the most dangerous prisons Emporium Productions
Drugs Inc. (8 episodes) Nat Geo Informative actuality driven show about the illicit world of drugs Wall to Wall
Underworld Inc.: Ghost Guns Nat Geo Charting the global path at the sharp end of the underworld economy. Wall to Wall
My Life: Boy Racers BBC 10-Year-old young cart racers on route to Formula 1 BBC
Sea Patrol UK (2 episodes) Discovery The Royal Navy & RNLI in daring coastal rescues Wall to Wall
Salvage: Code Red (2 episodes) Nat Geo International salvers battling to save sinking ships Steadfast
Lost Kingdoms of Africa - Great Zimbabwe BBC Exploring the history of pre-colonial East Africa IWC / RDF
Doctors & Nurses At War (3 episodes) ITV Medical staff working in Afghanistan Steadfast
Send in the Dogs (4 episodes) ITV Police dogs go about their work hunting down criminals Steadfast
Brit Cops (5 episodes) Bravo Following the rapid response robbery squad in London. Steadfast
Olympic Dreams (2 episodes) BBC Following the progress of Britain’s young prospective Olympians BBC
Found (2 episodes) BBC Kate Adie meets Foundlings searching for their lost pasts and identities Leopard Productions
Missing (3 episodes) BBC Police’s Missing Persons Unit & National Missing Person cases Leopard Productions
Inside The Gang: Girl Ganstas FIVE Documenting the rise of girls in male dominated gang culture Mentorn
Conspiracy Road Trip Discovery Ardent UFO believers are tested by experts, eyewitnesses and journalists Renegade Pictures
2 Factual Credits
Crikey It’s The Irwins (2 episodes) Discovery The Irwin family carrying on Steve’s mission to promote wildlife conservation. Eureka Productions
Ambulance Australia (3 episodes) Ten Going beyond the flashing lights to the heart and soul of our paramedic heroes. Endemol Shine
Aussie Lobster Men Seven Rock lobster fishers working in the oceans surrounding Tasmania Fredbird Entertainment
Take The Mike (4 episodes) ITV Comedians compete to get a contract with a top comedy agent in London Brighter Pictures
Around Scotland (2 episodes) BBC Comedy series tackling racism in Scotland (Royal Television Society Award) BBC
Eddie Stobart: Trucks & Trailers (2 episodes) FIVE Exploring the world of the Eddie Stobart haulage company Shine TV
Super Vets (2 episodes) BBC Hi-tech veterinary medicine program at the Royal Veterinary College BBC
Don’t Make Me Angry (2 episodes) Channel 4 Teenage anger management with Psychologist Dr. Rachel Andrew (BAFTA Nominee) Walsh Bros
A Place In The Sun FIVE House hunters find dream holiday homes all over Europe Freeform Productions
Location, Location, Location (4 episodes) Channel 4 Real estate agents help secure that desired home RDF
Moving Day (3 episodes) ITV Following the highs and lows of moving home RDF
How Clean is Your House (2 episodes) Channel 4 Visiting extremely filthy homes and cleaning them Talkback Television
Dirty Tricks of the Tradesmen (2 episodes) BBC Exposing the underhand tricks of tradies Objective Productions
Racing Rivals (3 episodes) Channel 4 Motorsport coverage of British touring car championships Vertical Productions
Deals on Wheels (4 episodes) Channel 4 Motoring show buying and selling second-hand cars Picardy
Most Haunted (2 episodes) Living TV Paranormal investigations show UKTV
Driving Me Crazy Discovery Learner drivers taught to drive by family members Renegade Pictures
Gold Rush (2 episodes) Discovery Following the gold mining efforts of various family-run mining companies RAW
As well as long form Steven has also worked as a short form editor for LWT, Crime Watch, MTV, Zone Media, UNHCR and the Food Network.
Referees
Bridie Read Producer 0432085882 Craig Graham Executive Producer 02 9818 1855 [email protected] Tom Willis Series Producer +447979 542 9849 [email protected] Steve Allen Director / Producer BBC +447771512224 steve.allen01@bbc.co.uk Tom Watson Executive Producer BBC +447982 675118 [email protected] Nick Betts Series Producer +447739920054 [email protected]
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