Paul West

Paul West

Senior Editor | Cape Town

Paul West is a seasoned film editor with over two decades of experience shaping commercials, branded content, and cinematic storytelling. Known for balancing precision with creativity, he crafts edits that feel sharp, emotionally true, and visually engaging.

“There is nothing more exhilarating, and terrifying, than the first day on a project that I’m excited about,” Paul reflects. “Editing is like shuffling a deck of 52 playing cards knowing that the number of possible outcomes is so huge that if every person on Earth had been shuffling a deck every second since the Big Bang, we would not come close to exhausting even a fraction of the possible outcomes. So, before editing any project, it helps to remind myself that the Director has chosen me to deliver an edit that stands out from a universe of possible edits. It’s both a confirmation and a challenge, but it’s ultimately about trust and collaboration — and that’s worth getting up for every morning.”

Beyond the cutting room, Paul thrives on exploration, whether in the skies as a pilot or in discovering new ways to push visual storytelling further. His collaborative spirit and passion for the craft continue to make him a trusted creative partner across projects of every scale.

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