Leon J.

I'm a multi-award-winning video editor with more than 22 years of professional experience in broadcast television, documentaries, corporate films and branded content. My work includes documentary and wildlife programming for Animal Planet, Discovery Channel and Nat Geo Wild, along with corporate client stories and digital content. Alongside long-form documentary work, I've spent 13 years in short-form and promo editing — winning multiple Promax Awards, including for sports, action, drama, kids and documentary promos under 90 seconds for networks like SuperSport, BBC, NBC, DStv and Multichoice. I specialise in finding and shaping your story, whether that's a long-form documentary or a fast-paced promo. That may mean turning unscripted interviews into a clear documentary narrative, transforming a script and voice-over into an engaging YouTube video, or creating a polished corporate film that feels human and authentic. My approach focuses on: • Strong openings that capture attention • Clear narrative structure and emotional progression • Purposeful pacing and visual selection • Music, sound design and clean dialogue • Professional colour grading and finishing • Reliable delivery under demanding production deadlines What I can help you with: • Documentary and interview-led editing • YouTube documentaries and faceless videos • Corporate films and client stories • Television promos and commercials • Motion graphics and title animation • Colour grading and audio enhancement • Subtitles and multilingual productions • 4K post-production and final delivery Software: • DaVinci Resolve Studio • Adobe Premiere Pro • Avid Media Composer • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator Good editing is about more than assembling footage. Every shot, pause, music choice and transition should support the story and hold the viewer’s attention. If you have footage, interviews, a script or a creative brief, I can help shape it into a clear and compelling finished film.