Happy Monday. Today, I return to a client that I last worked for over two years ago. I was sure the muscle memory had gone, but once I joined the call and started chatting, it all came back to me. It’s one of the rare moments in freelancing that feels steady. #PostSky #TV #Freelancer #Edit
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Being an editor with ADHD is odd. I can spend six hours on a sequence without noticing the time, but a simple email can paralyse me all day. It still surprises me how the same brain can do both. #PostSky #TV #ADHD
So ~22% of UK TV leaders are privately educated (3x the national average). As a freelancer who grafted my way in from a working class background, it stings. The industry needs to do much better. #tv #freelance #industry #postsky #screen #UK #class
The four timelines of Building Britain's Superhomes S2 (10pm, Wednesdays on Channel 4). As Lead Editor, there was lots of problem-solving under pressure, but seeing Ep 1 on Gogglebox was a cool end to my work with Gosh TV. #TVEditor #PostSky #BuildingBritainsSuperhomes #OfflineEditor #Gogglebox
Limited tickets available for Thursday’s ceremony.
For TV and Film assistant editors, editors and post supervisors and their plus ones.
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for application details.
Tested positive for COVID after a crazy few weeks of long days. It reminds me of the importance of recognising burnout. Especially as studies show stress can weaken the immune system. How do you prioritize well-being during busy periods? #Burnout #FreelanceLife #TVEditor #WorkLifeBalance #PostSky
I'm wrapping up a new series for Channel 4, and it's got me thinking about the post facility.
Editors, Assistants, Producers...let's dream big! ✨ If you were to start the perfect post-production house, what would it have? 🤔 #PostProduction #FreelanceLife #TVIndustry #TVEditor #PostSky #Freelance
It's heartbreaking to see the devastation in LA. SoCal holds a special place in my heart, and it's awful to know some places we've visited and loved are now gone. Thoughts and hugs to everyone affected, especially those who have lost their homes or been forced to evacuate.
Taking some much-needed time off from Friday onwards after a busy year. I know how fortunate I've been to have had consistent work, but because of being freelance, it means it's hard to fully disconnect. How do others handle this? #FreelanceLife #TVEditor #PostSky #WorkLifeBalance #Freelance
This week in TV history marks the anniversary of MTV's airing of Nirvana's 'Unplugged' set in New York on December 16, 1993—a performance widely considered one of their most memorable. #history #music #tv #mtv #90s #twih #postsky
🎬 On this day in 2001, Steven Soderbergh's stylish remake Ocean's Eleven premiered in LA. The film starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and an all-star cast. #OceansEleven #Movies #Film #Cinema #PostSky
It's not bad, although I prefer several smaller monitors I think. Can't complain though!
My view this morning after my Exec decorated the office over the weekend in secret. 🤣 🎄 #postchat #editor #christmas #office #tv
Delighted to announce that I've been asked to be a Judge for The 46th season of The Telly Awards, which is now open for entries! 📺
#tv #television #editor #postsky #edit #telly #production #documentary #festival #tellyawards #judge
On this day in 1963, the iconic British science fiction series Doctor Who premiered on BBC One. #DoctorWho #SciFi #BritishTelevision #TV #History
Is it just me, or are things finally picking up in the TV world? 🤞 Anyone else seeing an uptick in job postings recently? #postproduction #editor #postchat #freelance
On this day in 1928, Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie" premiered, marking the debut of Mickey Mouse in his first sound cartoon. #SteamboatWillie #MickeyMouse #WaltDisney #FilmHistory #AnimationHistory #PostChat #FilmSky
Is a career in one role in factual TV becoming a thing of the past as budgets and opportunities disappear?
I've heard of editors moonlighting in other roles and execs testing the waters by having us self-producing or VO writing. Is this a UK thing or international? #tv #editor #postsky #postchat
The first cut of my latest show for Channel 4 (UK) returned with very few notes this week. Incredible. Three eps to go, hopefully more of the same. But it got me thinking, what's the craziest note you've had on an edit? #postchat #editor #tv #film
Really enjoying the #PostChat community sprouting up here. Will follow back any TV & Film folks! #tv #film #editor
Thanks so much for these 🙏
I'm a TV editor in the UK looking to increase my followers here after leaving Twitter. How's everyone doing after this long year of a week?!
Any fellow TV/film editors out there? #tv #editor #film #entertainment #professionals
Enjoying Bluesky's familiar UI over Threads. Not sure if it's better or I'm just nostalgic.