Discover Top Video Editors - Documentary in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

As a freelance creative strategist and executive producer, I bring over a decade of experience crafting compelling content for some of the world's leading brands and agencies. I've had the privilege of working with top-tier clients like Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover, General Electric, Bacardi-Martini, Ford, Walmart, Qantas, and Coles. My expertise lies in translating brand visions into high-impact campaigns, whether it's through live-action, digital content, or multi-channel strategies. I’ve successfully collaborated with renowned agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, and The Mill, leading creative and production teams to deliver award-winning projects. Highlights of my career include leading Coles' Instagram Reels strategy, resulting in a 900% engagement increase, and producing branded podcasts that won the 2022 iHeart Australian Podcast Awards. From content strategy and ideation to full-scale production and workflow optimisation, I ensure each project meets business

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I am a directing cameraman and shooter producer based in Sydney, Australia. My focus is documentary and factual television series and branded digital content. I have experience working internationally having previously been based in the UK and Spain. I have worked on many social issue and factual documentary series for local networks such as the ABC, SBS, Nine Network, Channel Seven, Sky News, Ten Network. I have also produced / directed and filmed international series series for Discovery, National Geographic, the BBC and Vice. Career highlights have been filming on a boat in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, setting up Top of The Pops in NZ and filming in refugee camps in Africa and the Middle East. I started my career at TVNZ in New Zealand training as a cameraman then headed off to Europe where I worked for many years in London. After a stint back in New Zealand setting up iconic music series Top of The Pops for the BBC, I moved to Spain on an adventure to set up my own production company. I am an all rounder; able to be a sole director/ cameraman off by myself or be part of a larger crew and directing multi camera set ups. I have the latest camera equipment and lenses and know my way around various editing platforms and broadcast satellite systems.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Creative Director

With over 15 years of experience, Yotam Hatzvi has created videos for some of the biggest brands and creative agencies in Australia as a senior video editor, motion graphics designer, director/videographer and colourist. Hatzvi specialises in video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, motion graphics in After Effects, colour grading in Davinci Resolve, audio design/mixing/fixing in Premiere & iZotope RX7 and filming on the Blackmagic 6K Pocket Cinema Camera with various range of focal length lenses, audio recording, lighting and gimbal stabilisers. Some of the notable projects Yotam Hatzvi has worked on include, It Starts on TikTok TV commercials, Voices of Qatar brand films, Toyota ‘Thrill of the Next’ case study, Tourism Australia 'Come & Say G-Day’ social campaigns, Virgin Money hype reels and the Sydney South African Film Festival. Yotam Hatzvi is available to work remotely on his online edit suite and on location/ client’s premises with his editing laptop and filming equipment.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer

Vanessa Perdriau is an award-winning Director and Senior Editor with 15+ years in the film industry, covering fiction, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and corporate films. After graduating with First Class Honours from Met Film School, she worked under BAFTA and SUNDANCE-winning directors, refining her storytelling craft. Vanessa freelanced for clients like Dyson, Bosch, Sony, and Cancer Research, and from 2014 to 2020, served as Senior Editor at CNN, producing feature content on diverse topics. Her short film The Widow's Last won multiple awards, screened globally, and made the BAFTA Longlist. In 2017, she began her first feature film project with LA producer Larry Frenzel. Now based in Sydney, she’s represented by RMK and Crater. Vanessa’s work is driven by a passion for creating story-driven films that resonate deeply.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager

Sarita Gold - Co-founder and Director of AD Media, with over 20 years of experience in creative video production, and digital marketing. She has extensive experience in political advocacy and working within not-for-profit organizations. Skills include producing feature films, documentaries, television commercials with budgets of over $2m, and social media video assets for a range of clients. She has proven experience communicating complex and sensitive topics effectively. Recent projects include the Dunera Project where Sarita organised team members, developed and coordinated digital marketing campaigns, designed and deliver the website, and delivered original online events. Sarita produced over 15 videos for Holocaust communal commemorations including “My Two Lives” which has won several international film festival awards

• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

BASED FROM AUSTRALIA, TOBY HESLOP IS A FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER, DOP & FILMMAKER WITH OVER 2 DECADES OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ALL FORMS OF FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. RENOWNED FOR HIS COLLABORATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING APPROACH & CINEMATIC VISUAL STORYTELLING THAT IS EMOTIVE. TOBY HAS WORKED ON HUNDREDS OF COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN VARIOUS ROLES INCLUDING EVENT PRODUCTION, LOGISTICS, DIRECTING, PRODUCING, LOCATION SCOUTING, LIGHTING AND GRIPPING, POST PRODUCTION, VFX, COLOUR GRADING & MASTERING. TOBY WELCOMES ALL CREATIVE PROJECTS BIG AND SMALL. CV available at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/553b37e0e4b0bfb59147db9b/t/63dcd18b55aaa06e00fe35e1/1675415949190/TOBY+HESLOP+-+CINEMATOGRAPHER_2023_CREDIT_Aust.pdf https://glimmer.io/blog/creator-chronicles-commercial-cinematographer-toby-heslop/

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Gaffer

Rollingball is a video production company that offers all aspects of film, television and video production services. From concept through to post-production, we produce TV commercials, web videos, corporate and marketing videos, as well as independent projects, be it documentary, short or long format film. We are based in Newcastle and have additional spaces in Sydney and Melbourne from which we also operate. Over the past six years we have assembled a team of directors, producers, cinematographers, animators, editors and copywriters, whose collaboration allow each project to have a unique and effective vision from the outset. To ensure a seamless delivery, the Rollingball crews plan every shoot down to the last, meticulous, detail. Each commission, large or small, is treated with the same respect and we encourage client collaboration and creative input.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Tim has a decade worth of experience working with some of the world’s biggest and most desirable brands. He has worked with many industry-leading clients and agencies, bringing award-winning expertise to each and every project crafting a multitude of above and below the lines campaigns. He has extensive experience working on major and smaller brand commercials, narratives, documentaries, content, case studies, awards, pitch videos, and hype reels. Tim offers a creative and seamless post-production experience from ingest right through the entire editing process to archival. Including both Offline and Online editing. Your project will be handled with love and care for story in order to deliver a connective experience through creativity and technical professionalism.

• Senior Editor
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist

I am a master of bringing characters to life through the art of animation. But my passion for storytelling stretches far beyond just the world of cartoons. With a diverse background in film and television, I am a filmmaker with a unique set of skills. My expertise in producing TV commercials, music videos, and documentaries has given me a keen eye for capturing the essence of a story and bringing it to the screen. Whether it's through stunning visuals or carefully crafted dialogue, I know how to create a cinematic experience that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. And when it comes to projects involving graphics and animation, I am in my element. My creativity knows no bounds, and I revel in the challenge of turning even the most abstract ideas into stunning visual masterpieces.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Colin is an award-winning video journalist and filmmaker based in Sydney, Australia. Until recently based in Nairobi, Kenya and before that Ethiopia, he has worked across the Horn of Africa. With over ten years of experience working in every continent, Colin has broadcast credits with The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, BBC, ABC (Australia), SBS, PBS NewsHour, AJ+, France 24, Euronews and Fairfax Media. He has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Technology, Sydney and a degree in Film and TV production from the Queensland University of Technology. Colin was the winner of Australia's highest student journalism award, the Walkley Student Journalist of the Year.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller

Pat Stevens is an award-winning filmmaker and video producer living in Sydney. He has over 15 years experience working in newsrooms, corporate video production and live event streaming. Recent clients include AAP, News Corp, The Economist, SkyNews, Financial Review, Google and Specsavers. Pat's first short-film 'Lullaby' was a finalist in the world renowned short-film festival Tropfest as well as winning first prize at the Bergamo International Film Festival in Italy. He was also National Video Producer for five years at real estate website domain.com.au producing hundreds of property and architectural videos.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer

BIO Jonnie Leahy is a storyteller with a deep understanding of the creative process. Working his way from in front of camera to behind it various camera department roles until his passion for directing became clear. Jonnie completed and BA with first class honors from Australia's oldest film school, the VCA film and television school. NORTHKIDS, Jonnie last short,won the village road show best production and had its world premiere at the Edinburgh short film festival. Jonnie's first feature film 'Skin Deep' (honorable mention at the Austin film festival and AWGIE nominated) was released domesticity in cinemas early 2016.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

JOSHUA 曦 DAVY is a Chinese and New Zealand storyteller from Hong Kong. After finishing his BFA in Film & TV Production at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, Joshua has continued to pursue a career in Film/TV/Docs at a variety of renown companies, including Scott Rudin Productions, Netflix, Prophets, Google, Click3X, Rooftop Films in New York, Moviola in Hong Kong, and Visual Domain in Sydney . Recently, Joshua has been freelancing on commercial, documentary and new/editorial projects with clients such as Art Basel, South China Morning Post, Sony Music Entertainment, and more. Currently, Joshua is based in Sydney, Australia.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• On-Camera Talent
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Designer
• Corporate Videographer

I am multimedia journalist based in Sydney, Australia. My big passion is video: DSLRs, editing, sound recording, the whole thing! I like it in high definition and delivered fast. I am experienced in event/content video and looking to put my skills towards storytelling. I'm big on public interest journalism that communicates stories and issues through real people and their lived experiences. I am an experienced radio host and produce a media criticism show called Fourth Estate on Sydney's 2SER 107.3 radio. I'm savvy with photography and new forms of journalism, including data and social media.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a multi-media journalist with InfoNile based in Uganda, with an emphasis on photo and video stories. I also work as a freelance photojournalist and documentary filmmaker focusing on environmental, developmental, and minority topics. I studied sustainable development at UC Berkeley, so I am sensitive to the topics that I film and photograph. I have done freelance work with individuals and non-governmental organizations such as the Afrika Arts Kollective, Center for Tomorrow, Kakyo Project, UpEnergy and researchers around Uganda.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Transcriber
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director

My name is Ben Coope and I am an award winning cinematographer working out of Sydney, Australia. As founder and principal filmmaker at LeapFilms.com.au, I create documentaries, brand videos, corporate video, training videos, events and Livestreams for artists and creators. I also work as a freelance camera OP, steadicam, editor, drone operator, stills photographer and gaffer (cinema/video lighting). I work as a one man band, or as part of a small or large crew depending on the clients needs, and bring on other talented freelancers as needed.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Grip
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am an ACS award-winning visual storyteller with over ten years experience as a DP/Lighting Cameraman. I have been fortunate enough to shoot long and short form documentaries, sport, corporate and digital content in over 30 countries. My clients include SBS, Viceland, National Geographic, ABC and sporting federations like FIFA and UEFA. I am also a skilled Adobe Premiere Pro Editor and CASA approved Drone operator. ​ Based in Sydney and available to work both nationally and internationally.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

I have 8+ years of experience in film and television. Covering news, sport, production, live events, commercial and documentary work as well as numerous short films and dramatic content. I believe it is important to pursue things that give us joy and this highly visual form of storytelling, is one of those things for me. The story behind the visuals is so important and in whichever capacity, my job is to help realize that story.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Landscape Photographer

I am a award winning cinematographer (ACS Australia) with 25 plus years experience in documentary, current affairs, news and sport stories. My experience has been with national broadcasters in Australia (ABC, SBS), the UK (BBC) and The Netherlands. I love the storytelling process; every shot has a purpose, every sequence drives towards telling a compelling story. Looking for a cinematographer, please send me an email and we can discuss your next project.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Certified Storyhunter Senior Producer, looking to manage interesting projects in the digital documentary, branded content and commercial space. A skilled storyteller, manager, producer and editor from everything from long form documentary to breaking news videos to large branded content shoots. Former Executive Producer for Fusion's digital team. Almost a decade as a New York Times freelance video journalist. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film from Columbia University.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant