Offline Editors in South Africa
Find South Africa’s top offline editors for your TV commercials, online content, short films, music videos or film production – Based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
If your company is a member of IDIDTHAT, please contact studio@ididthat.co to have your editors added to this directory.
Alex Fynn | PrettyNeat
Alex’s love for filmmaking began when he picked up his dad’s webcam and made his first Lego Movie. Fast forward 25 years, Alex Fynn is a multiple award-winning director and editor. Alex is known for his slick and detailed approach to filmmaking from pre-production to post. His love of creative freedom means he brings out the best in everyone he collaborates with. Whether he’s in the edit suite, or on the directing chair – he is a firm favourite with agencies and production companies alike.
Cape Town & Johannesburg
Represented by PrettyNeat | IDIDTHAT Profile | Website | Contact
Alex Nkholisie
Loves telling stories with editing, whether that’s music videos, commercials, doccies or social content. But your output is only as good as your input, which is why when he’s not editing you can catch him at the theatre, a live music event, getting into deep convos, or just practising the art of being chill. Ok, he also might be binging Love is Blind but we all need a guilty pleasure.
Cape Town
Amelia Cohen
Amelia Cohen works her magic combining live action with motion graphics. Her fresh and lyrical approach to the flow and timing to editing allows her to turn any footage into a work of art. She is also a skilled illustrator and character developer.
Cape Town
Represented by Priest | IDIDTHAT Profile | Website | Contact
Andrew Traill (Freelance)
Andrew Trail’s list of awards isn’t what makes him so great. It’s his attention to the creative process. It’s his incredible ability to know when and why you need a cut or a transition and how to blend scenes that has made him a legend.
Carol Groenewald | UNHINGED Post Production
With nearly 20 years immersed in post-production, she excels in crafting dynamic, short-form videos tailored for diverse social media platforms and TV. Her expertise lies in delivering compelling narratives and visually arresting edits that resonate with audiences.
Damiane Van Reenen | PrettyNeat
In the edit suite, Damiane brings his cinematographer’s eye and precision to every cut – ensuring the best frames make it into the final edit. He’s a fearless creative with an instinct for good music, great design, and problem-solving. He puts his unique stamp on each project, so you’ll be sure to know… Damiane Did It.
Cape Town & Johannesburg
Represented by Pretty Neat | IDIDTHAT Profile | Website | Contact
Declan Manca | THEN
Don’t overlook this long-haired lad in a knit jersey when you’re putting together a list of the best editors and VFX artists in South Africa. Also don’t overlook him when you’re putting together a winning trivia team for Tuesday night
Emily Bussace (Freelance) | Deliverance
Emily fell for editing while spending weeks in a tiny room cutting her honours documentary thesis on child pageants. Since then she has worked with top directors and producers on award winning documentaries and commercials. Her love for and grounding in documentary film translates into a sensitivity and understanding of character and narrative which she brings to her commercial work.
Gordon Midgley | Deliverance
Gordon is an experienced, creative editor, who loves a challenge. He revels in the edit suite! His storytelling talent along with his technical ability combine to bring about moving pieces that set tones, create visions and tell memorable stories. He loves taking the viewer on an emotional journey… He also happens to be a really nice guy!
Heema Daya | Tessa Ford Post Production
Heema has refined her craft as an editor, storyteller and problem-solving guru. An invaluable part of the Tessa Ford Post team, she’s known for her precision in VFX and on-set supervision, approaching every project with an expert eye and a calm demeanour. Heema simply has a knack for turning the unexpected into creative gold. With her dedication, experience and always with her own lunch box in hand, Heema is forever ready to go above and beyond to shape any story and tackle any challenge.
Itu Nomtshongwana | The Syndicate
Itu is a dynamic, results-oriented, multi-software, video editor. Working in television and commercials, she has learned the importance of accuracy, deadlines and communication. She is a young creative who’s always up to date with the latest trends.
Joe Erasmus | Matte Black
A veteran in the post production industry, Joe’s success is a result of absolute determination and a positive attitude towards conquering all post challenges. He has a great attention to detail and an excellent understanding of the post production workflow in-between the respective departments.
Kobus Loots (Freelance) | Deliverance
After studying and practicing law, the need to be more creative drove me to the edit room where I have remained for the next 30 years! Working with the country’s top directors has resulted in participating in gold-winning campaigns from the Loeries to Cannes and getting involved with a good idea still gets me inspired to this day.
Liam Cockcroft | THEN
Can hold his own in an edit suite or on a dance floor. Sees narrative edits as an open sea of storytelling possibility. Sees a technical challenge as mental exercise. Can deadlift an online like he’s competing in the post Olympics.
Luka Scott | we are_
Finding freedom in the creation of passion projects, high-end fashion TVC’s, and social content, there is no video editing technique too much of a challenge for Luka. With an eye for structuring footage and marrying it with the most compelling music, his insights impress, on every project.
Matthew Swanepoel | Priest
Matthew Swanepoel likes to tell stories, and tell them well.
He has a knack for narrative and discern for detail, and enjoys expressing emotive emphasis eloquently with each piece of work. His craft awards collection matches his exceptional editing expertise and his astute ability to alliterate.
Nic Goodwin | The Syndicate
Nic is the owner and senior offline editor at The Syndicate. Nic’s editing philosophy revolves around editing from a place of empathy with the desire to connect with people and emotionally affect audiences.
Nicola Scott-Barrett | CreateSA.tv
Nikki is a multi-talented Visual Creator with expertise in video editing, art direction, production, design, and most recently, AI and visual prompt engineering. With over 15 years of experience working on local and international Television, commercial, film and stills productions in various departments, Nikki has a thorough understanding of what it takes to create engaging, authentic and professional content, from conception to final execution.
Paul Speirs | THEN
Narrative editing strikes a deep chord, but a good neck-deep technical edit is also his game. If a job has both, he’s died and gone to post heaven. In short, after he’s had a morning coffee, there’s very little (feature films, music films, short films, or commercials) he can’t handle.
Ric Shields | UNHINGED Post Production
Ric has been a fixture in Cape Town’s advertising industry for nearly two decades, with enriching experiences in London and a film degree from The International Film School Sydney. His journey includes a transformative ten-year tenure at Platypus Cape Town, where he flourished as a VFX editor and expanded his directorial portfolio.
Tessa Ford | Tessa Ford Post Production
Tessa Ford, a celebrated storyteller, masterful offline editor and founder of Tessa Ford Post – she’s why we are all here.
Known for her boundless energy and love of an afternoon sweet treat, she brings a unique blend of experience, creativity and perfectionism to every project. Connoisseur of fragrances, her space is always filled with captivating scents that mirror her artistic flair. With an uncanny ability to read the room and breathe life into footage, Tessa pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in an edit suite – finding that elusive sweet spot where every story comes to life.