Silvia De Abreu

Experience

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  YSP Media

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

  Editor

  This Way UpA loving grandfather builds a wooden robot with his grandson in their garage. With his health a concern, he tries to teach his grandson the value of bravery and courage in the short time he has left.This Way Up was shot on 16mm as part of a second year assignment at The University of Derby.

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  UFO Feature Film

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Production Runner
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  YSP Media

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2011

  Pink Flora CollectionA short film inspired by Monika Codrington's Pink Flora Collection from the Breast Cancer Charity Event organised by The Best of Derby. The collection was modelled by women who have survived breast cancer and this documentary tells their story, revealing the thought process behind the design as well as the event held at the Derby Conference Centre on 23/10/11. Birmingham Comicon 2011Organised by International Comic Shows, the event was a resounding success with signings and live panels occurring throughout the Saturday whilst on the previous night VIP ticket holders were able to meet and greet some of the writers & artists in a more relaxed environment.

  • Editor

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Editor

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2011
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  YSP Media

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Data Workflow (C300) & Editor (FCP7)

  My graduation film where I first started to establish my method and workflow. It was a small post-production crew but I worked with a sound designer as well as a composer throughout the process.Caught in the Headlights is an award-winning short film directed by Christopher Bevan, written by Adam Lock and produced by YSP Media. The film follows Keith (Neal Higham), a taxi driver going through a midlife crisis; nothing is going right, he takes the night shifts to forget his worries and buries his issues. One particularly catastrophic night he decides to make a change and face his problems head on.The film was mostly funded through a month long fundraising campaign launched at the end of January 2012. Initially aiming to raise £1000, the target was reached within the first two weeks and the film ended up raising just over £1800 with 70 contributors from the UK and abroad. Filming took place in Derby between 9th-11th March.Official Selection - iD Fest Derby 2013Nominated for Best Editing & Best Soundtrack, Watersprite Film Festival 2013Transitions Film & Video Showcase 2012 - Best PictureTransitions Film & Video Showcase 2012 - Audience Choice AwardOfficial Selection - The Smalls Film Festival 2012, Best Drama NominationOfficial Selection - Screen Stockport 2012, Runner Up Best University Short FilmOfficial Selection - Screentest Film Festival 2013 Show less

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  FWYK Films

  Apr 2012 - May 2012

  Data Workflow (Red Epic) & Editor (FCPX)

  ArchitectsA contemporary and dynamic mystery/drama, Architects follows its lead character as he is forced to journey through twenty four hours in which the confronting of past sins will threaten the safety of those in his present.

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  YSP Media

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Data Workflow (C300) & Editor (FCP7)

  Gary Nock Music Video ‘Make It Better’

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  University of Derby

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Editor & Data Wrangler

  Olympic Torch Project. A short documentary looking at the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics. Interviews mixed with footage of the flame passing through derby, the project required looking at hours of footage and sorting them into bins for easy access.

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  Argon Green Ltd.

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Data Workflow

  Cold Mile House

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  Anglo Klaxon Pictures

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  Data Workflow

  The TrialA short science-fiction police procedural where medically augmented, mind-reading ‘Detectives’ ascertain the guilt or innocence of criminal suspects through their memories.

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  Dimension2

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  Date Workflow

  Terra Firma by Saturday Night Gym - Music Video

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  Frank & Stan Productions

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  Data Wrangler (Red)

  Frank & Stan - Short FIlm

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  Pondweed Productions

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Data Workflow (C300)

  Let's Just Talk - Short Film

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  Pondweed Productions

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  Terracotta Warrior - Short Film The Grand - Short Film“The Grand” is a short crime/thriller that follows three separate characters as their worlds collide over the course of a single night on the streets of Nottingham. From loan sharks to blackmail, drug trafficking and prostitution, “The Grand” weaves its way through the city to a devastating yet unavoidable climax.

  • Data Workflow

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Editor (FCP7) & Data Workflow (C300)

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
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  Dimension2

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  Data Wrangler (Red Epic) & Assistant Editor (Premier Pro)

  The K Initiative - Short Film

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  Loonatik and Drinks

  May 2013 - May 2013

  Editor & Data Workflow

  Relik - short horror film played entirely backwards. My first proper horror genre edit, the film was quite straight forward as it was mostly single takes played backwards but this project allowed me to work with special effects as well as a sound designer to create a really eery atmosphere.

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  YSP Media

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  The film had a lot of script problems that weren't solved in pre-production which proved a problem for post-production. I worked the film into a new structure to give it a clear story arc as well as giving the character a progression through the story. With more added voice over by the scriptwriter, the film proved to be successful in getting it's message across and remains my proudest piece of work.Julian has a problem; every woman he meets turns into a chair. After trying to make it work with his girlfriend-turned-furniture-piece, he becomes desperate for love.Funded via IndieGoGo campaign indiegogo.com/projects/love-other-chairsGrand Prix, In Short Film Festival 2014Official Selection The Short Cinema 2014Official Selection Thurrock Film Festival 2014Top 20 Finalist Viewster Online Film Festival 2014 Show less

  • Data Workflow (C300) & Editor (FCP7)

    Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Co-Editor

    May 2013 - May 2013
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  Stella Vision

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Data Workflow & Editor

  Happy New Year as part of the Pears Foundation.A unique and bittersweet coming-of-age tale about ten year old Michael Cohen. Michael’s world is a confusing mix of Jewish tradition and secular society, a result of his father, Ben, “marrying out”.When Michael realises a spelling test falls on Rosh Hashanah, his father’s Jewish heritage becomes an opportunity to skip class. Underneath this simple tale, Happy New Year tells a deeper, universal story about how identity confusion can lead a child to behave in unexpected and unusual ways. Show less

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  Skeleton Productions Ltd

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Editor

  I was responsible for prepping edits for the editor. To do this I would look at the brief and check with the footage, formed an idea of how to log it and checked with the editor to see if that's what they wanted. This way I made sure that what I was doing would definitely allow the editor to come to the project, easily access footage and over all speed up their edit time.I also worked as a production assistant from time to time to help on shoots that needed the extra help. My main contribution on these shoots was to help the camera team run efficiently by helping with equipment. Show less

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  Electric Eye Pictures

  Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Editor

  Short Film - ButterflyWorking on a short drama film as co editor. The film required a very slow style of editing to let the film breathe, there was a lot of work put into the structure - taking scenes out or moving them around to come up with a character and story arc that worked best.

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  Loonatiks & Drinks

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Editor

  Working on short film 'Shiner'. A short that require a lot of special effects. As the edit developed, I kept in constant contact with the special effects, feeding back and forth on what footage he needed and getting and inputting the finished effects into the final film.Shiner' a.k.a Neville Dunston is delusional old aged pensioner who believes he is a crime-fighting superhero. Can he capture the criminals, defeat his nemesis and overcome a weak bladder?At night, Shiner patrols the quiet sleepy village of Moorhaven, but to him it’s Gotham city. Things take turn for the worst when our plucky hero encounters his two mortal enemies, the fearful ‘Limpet’ and the evil matron at his nursing home. Show less

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  Inclusive Digital

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Assistant Editor

  Working on two 24 minute documentary style programs - A Day In The Life, which offered a behind the scenes look businesses, and Nottingham Now And Then, which looked at the history of famous Nottingham landmarks, for broadcast on Notts TV. I worked alongside the producers to form a narrative out of the interviews and demonstrations. The projects always had a tight turn around and required editing over 3 days. The time we had to work on it was so tight that I would do exports and uploads in my own time at home.I took care of the MXF exports for TV broadcast, making sure the program was safe for broadcast, as well as sound mixing to the correct levels. Show less

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  Spool Post Production

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

  Co Editor

  A show looking back at Notts TV first year on air. A project where I worked with different pieces of footage to find the best pieces that represented that programme. This involved looking through many hours of programs trying to find soundbites for short montages that would form a comedic sequence in the show.

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  VET Post Production & Training

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Post Production Runner/Freelance Edit Assistant

  I was here originally here for a 6 week temp job after attending a training course. My role at VET was a mix of post-production runner and front of house as well as the tech team. Being a small team of people, this role required a very hands on approach and quick learning to the many tasks that were required of me.

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  Molinare Hoxton

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Freelance Edit Assitant

  A continuation of my role at VET but with a shift towards a more technician role. I’ve taken on many new skills as part of the support tech team which I’ve learnt on the job as well as through personal research. In my time here I’ve helped with program delivery, file encoding, edit prepping and syncing, doing non-broadcast QCs, DVD authoring and troubleshooting on Avid Composer.

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  Silverglade Associates Limited

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Junior Tech Support Op
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  Silverglade Post

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Edit Assist
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  Empire Design

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Editor

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Edit Assistant

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Ignition Creative London

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  Trailer Editor
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  Intermission Film

  Oct 2024 - now

  Trailer editor