Tibor Riddering
+6421 334 863! tibor@edittv.net! editortibor! Auckland, NZ"
Personal Statement
"I'm an easy going person who loves meeting new people and tackling challenges at work. "
While I’m relaxed by nature, I’m also highly organised and love creating systems and
processes that keep projects on track. I’ve managed teams throughout my media career,
focusing on keeping everyone motivated and recognising when individuals need
encouragement or are ready for new challenges to grow. "
Everyday I’ve had the opportunity to connect with new people, and I’ve always found it easy
to build rapport and make others feel at ease. Whether creating documentaries or corporate
videos, a big part of my role was ensuring people feel comfortable and confident to share their
stories; while always respecting their boundaries and making sure they’re treated with care
and respect.”"
Qualifications
BA Media Studies & Communication#
Massey University,#
Auckland, New Zealand"
Skills
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Team work and bonding"
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Training & building up staff"
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Interviewing skills, interpersonal relationship skills"
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MS365 Suite & Google Office suite"
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Project Management"
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Adobe Creative suite "
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Edit systems including Avid, DaVinci, Premiere Pro"
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Camera, Audio, Lighting equipment, and Maintenance"
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Broadcast systems; delivery formats, codecs "
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Computer setup and remote setups. "
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Experience in pre-production, media management, offline editing, graphics, grading, mastering"
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Animations and graphic creation; able to make visuals look clear and simple."
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Canva, & Articulate 360 platform"
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Machine learning, “Ai” usage and innovation, & running LLMs locally."
Achievements
For the past 15 years, I have been a self-employed contractor, collaborating with a range of
organisations and their clients to deliver high-quality creative solutions. During this time, I’ve
gained extensive experience editing, animation, compositing, post-producing, and directing
for TV shows, documentaries, corporate videos, and commercials. "
I’ve led edit teams, guiding junior staff to grow while fostering a collaborative and cohesive
environment. My role involved ensuring everyone was aligned, resolving conflicts, managing
budgets and timelines, delivering projects on schedule and to the highest standard."
In 2023 I learnt new skills in the field of e-learning creative. This gave me a strong
understanding of platforms like Articulate 360 and Canva, which I’ve used to design and
develop e-learning sites. Along the way, I’ve completed courses in Project management,
content management, and marketing, giving me a unique mix of skills. I’m quick to learn new
tools and processes and enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge with others."
Previous Employment
I have been working freelance / contract work, Here are some notable Roles:"
E-Learning / web designer
Culture Movers
2023 - 2024 (in between edit contracts)
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I designed and did layout and animations for e-learning courses "
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Used a variety of tools both online and apps to build these"
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During this time I became proficient in Canva & web database and publishing tools"
Senior Editor / Post Producer
Great Southern TV
2020 - 2024 (in between edit contracts)
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Helped plan out post production plans"
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Found other editors to work on the shows"
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Instrumental in planning and executing the format of shows."
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TV shows included 'Dog Almighty', 'The Apprentice', & 'The restaurant that Makes Mistakes'
Seasons 1 & 2"
Senior Editor / Post Producer
Stripe Media
2022 - 2023
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Worked with a team of senior and junior staff to keep multiple television productions running"
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I managed show schedules"
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Created Show titles and effect shots"
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Staff Training & Development"
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Instrumental in planning and executing the format of shows."
Post Production
Luke Nola Productions - Kea Kids News
2019 - 2022
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Developed & post produced stories for Kea Kids News"
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Created fun animations and compositing to make stories fun for kids"
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Used project management skills to move the team to remote work during the Covid lockdown period"
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Maintained a positive team environment throughout the lockdowns"
Post Production Lead
Adrenaline TV - Whanau Living
2016 - 2019
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Worked with a team of senior and junior staff to keep production running"
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Used project management skills to optimise systems and processes"
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Hired and trained junior staff"
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Did show titles, created effects, and graphics for video."
Interests
I love technology and new media."
In my spare time I love to tinker with things at home, setting up Home automation, and also doing
electronic repairs as well as home handyman work. Lately I have been working on running machine
learning models to create video & images locally, and run LLMs locally to learn how to run secure
queries in Ai."
My Dad was a cabinetmaker so I love to make things with my hands as well as create things for the
home."
We have a mixed race family, with frequent travels to Japan; spending time with Family there and
watching and buying new trends in fashion, toys, gaming, and models."
I also love the outdoors and going out walking in West Auckland.#
And finally I like to train on and off running, and do a half marathon every couple of years."
Previous Projects
Documentaries
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Unorthodocs - Chelsea Jade: All about a Kiwi Musician making it in LA."
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Gang Kids, about children escaping gangs (NZ Peace Prize Win)."
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Under Investigation Series (Qantas Award nomination for editing)."
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Chasing the Ghost, Story of lives ravaged by Meth, and how to help."
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Clash of the Continents; CGI, live action drama set 200 million years in the future. "
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Broken Promises, Broken Brides; telling the untold stories of ethnic women caught in violent relationships, and
unable to find help in New Zealand."
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Who Killed Sophie Elliot; Docu-drama that detailed the chilling and sad events that lead to the death of a
student at the hands of her former boyfriend."
Programme Work
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The Restaurant that Make Mistakes S1 & 2: Award winning series that helps people with Dementia work."
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The Apprentice Aotearoa: Reality with a touch of comedy."
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Heartbreak Island: Reality dating and breaking up on an island"
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Moving Houses: Reality style show about Houses on the backs of trucks."
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Dog Almighty: TVNZ Primetime reality competition to find NZs Greats Pooch"
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Honey Wars: OBS Doc series following bee hives and family for Prime TV"
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Kea Kids News: Short News segments by kids for kids"
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Whanau Living: Multi-lingual magazine lifestyle show."
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Neighbourhood: NZ documentary style show about NZ migrants"
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Nanogirl and the Imaginauts: Fun kids game show with science and slime!"
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Kiwi Living: Magazine lifestyle show"
Corporate & Non-broadcast
My role has often starts in Pre-production; Helping build ideas for interesting, engaging viewing. I have an
understanding of effects and grading which I can use to ensure projects are shot in a way to streamline Post-
production.#
When production begins I can shoot when needed or direct talent. My experience in documentary and kids news
means I can keep talent in side, and make sure everyone is happy with what we get.#
Videos I have made have been used for internal showing, sales, interactive video inserts, to social media; there’s
nothing I can’t do for a client. This includes videos for training, special functions, or product launches. Working
with web designers & New Media. Language and teaching resources. Charities and Special needs organisations."
Showreel
Main Showreel
https://youtu.be/9ChU2pNN99E"
Corporate and Commercial Work
https://youtu.be/se9c-zVMTTg"
Graphics and effects
https://youtu.be/ByF0p2LKtwQ"
Documentary Clips
https://youtu.be/V_2xRyVo4BQ"
Unscripted Clips
https://youtu.be/UrHbodBzLCI"
Advertising Clips
https://youtu.be/2BNXIeGrjqA"
