Meet Lexi Hiland, @lexihiland an LA based editor who has a passion for the business side of editing alongside the craft. Lexi has been working on a documentary about her own adoption and is such an inspiring editor. She talks about the importance of focusing on how sound and image work together in an edit and also takes a keen interest in the developments of AI in editing. Enjoy Lexi’s career story!

Meet Theodora Penciu, a film and video editor with over 20 years experience of working across everything from feature films to branded content. Her career in film began in Bucharest where she studied and then began work at Abis Studios, a Romanian production studio working on large US productions including Cold Mountain and Beowulf. She gives wonderful advice about networking and being a sponge! Enjoy Theodora’s career story!

Meet Siani Johnson, an editor working on documentaries and scripted content whose mornings begin with walking her dogs :D In her career story she talks about the magic of picture lock, following an unconventional path to editing (starting with a pre med chemistry major!) and her fulfilling work with Black Girls Film Camp. Enjoy Siani’s career story!

Meet Stephanie West, a New York based editor working in fashion and beauty advertising at Consulate NYC. Steph’s career started at Consulate back in 2009 and her career has grown with them ever since. She talks about that familiar feeling of overwhelm when you first start an edit and how important it is to ‘just start’ and shares some really valuable advice. Enjoy Stephanie’s career story!

Meet editor Sophia Lou. A lover of Scandinavian sensibilities, Sophia honed her storytelling skills in the early days of online content when brands were much more open to experiment. And has since crafted a career as commercial editor working on stunning pieces of work, one of which was shown during the Super Bowl and nominated for an Emmy! Enjoy Sophia’s career story!

Meet Erin Bowser, an editor based in Paris who’s career story is a brilliant source of inspiration for those editors of who made the call to move and set up a new career somewhere new. Moving from New York to Paris, Erin left a successful career and strong network to build a new one and pursue her dreams. Her story is a true testament to reaching for those wanderlust aspirations. Enjoy Erin’s career story!

Meet London based freelance editor Charlie France. Charlie is a creative force to be reckoned with, working with brands like and artists including Alicia Keys, Stefflon Don and Paul McCartney. What really stands out in Charlie's story is her business prowess, as a freelancer she works doubley hard to market herself and build connections with directors to ensure she's always got new projects on the horizon, such an important aspect of successful freelancing. Enjoy Charlie's career story!