Jim editor Dubai
Editor Dubai: The Personal Page of Jim Wilson
Welcome to Editor Dubai, the personal page of Jim Wilson, a highly experienced editor based in Dubai. With over 25 years of experience as a senior editor in the UK, Jim specialises in broadcast, documentary, TVC, and digital media.
Career Highlights
Collaborations with prestigious clients like MTV Europe, BBC, ITN, Discovery, Mentorn, and Endemol mark Jim’s career. Starting with hands-on experience in effects lighting and projections, Jim transitioned into directing and editing music videos across the UK, Japan, and Thailand. His career highlights include working with celebrated directors Anton Corbijn and Joe Wright, renowned cinematographer John Mathieson, and electronic pioneers Depeche Mode. While at MTV London, Jim edited a UK BAFTA award-winning documentary on boxing and top-rated MTV shows like Pimp My Ride, TRL, and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Dubai Experience
For the past 13 years, Jim has been based in Dubai, building a solid reputation for delivering quality and excellence in local and global projects. His portfolio includes award-winning campaigns, TVCs, sporting events, corporate films, documentaries, social media films, and events. Jim has collaborated with brands and clients such as Mubadala, ADNOC, Emirates Airline, Rolls Royce, Dubai World Cup, DP World European Tour Golf, COP 28 and Expo 2020 Dubai.
Partnerships and Skills
Jim’s extensive experience has forged strong partnerships with professional production houses and agencies including Done+Dusted, Sunset + Vine Productions, Boomtown Productions, Electric Films, Epic, Protec, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Saatchi & Saatchi, and many more. Known for his creativity, expertise, and keen eye for detail, Jim ensures exceptional results and client satisfaction.
Additional Expertise
Jim is also an accomplished colourist, with examples of his colour grading available upon request. His go-to software includes Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, though he is well-versed in all software and plug-ins.
Edit DXB
In 2018, Jim founded Edit DXB, where he leads a team of post-production technicians working together to deliver outstanding projects. Whether you’re looking for an editor in Dubai or internationally, you have found your editor Dubai.
Explore Jim’s portfolio and discover the exceptional quality and creativity he brings to every project.
