A portrait of Monica De Alwis, by Lena Ures

As a video editor, director, and creative sparring partner, I help brands and creatives distill ideas into stories that communicate beyond words and shift conversations. 

Inspired by an intercultural background, I bring a curiosity to projects which spans borders, flexing between long and short form, commercial, and artistic initiatives, with a sweet spot for innovative documentary content.

A Fine Arts degree majoring in Intermedia & Time-Based Arts, plus a decade of professional experience woven through the film, advertising, and creative industries, has equipped me with a hybrid skillset, adaptive to the challenges of a dynamic media landscape. 

My refined craft skills come bolstered by past experience as a Brand Marketing Producer, and four years as Head of Post Production at Cascade creative studio. I offer a discerning eye for the poetic and critical language of images, balanced with structured workflows and a commitment to delivering tangible results. 

With a focus on nurturing relationships that ignite creative inquiry and harnessing the synergistic potential of cross-disciplinary encounters, I’m keen to embark on new collaborations in Europe, New Zealand, and beyond...