
LIBI BOWLES
Award Winning Fast and creative TV editor specialising in DOCUMENTARY, FACTUAL & DRAMA
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Approach
I approach my work with a unique perspective that takes into account your needs. My style and technique are broad and flexible, developed over years of training and experience.
About
I’m an experienced editor with a passion for crafting powerful, immersive stories. Over the years, I’ve worked across a wide range of formats, from fast-paced sports highlights and reality television to high-end feature films and gripping documentaries. Whether cutting quick-turnaround packages or shaping the nuanced pacing of long-form storytelling, I bring precision, creativity, and an instinct for narrative flow to every project.
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My career began in visual effects, working on major blockbusters such as Harry Potter, where I gained invaluable experience in graphics and cinematic storytelling. That foundation led me to editing, where I found my true calling—piecing together raw footage to create compelling, emotionally resonant narratives.
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For the past 13 years, my focus has been on factual entertainment, working on acclaimed documentaries and reality programming for major broadcasters such as the BBC, Channel 4, and Discovery. From high-profile investigative series to character-driven human stories, I excel at building tension, refining pacing, and ensuring every frame serves the story.
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I thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing creative intuition with technical precision. Whether collaborating with directors and producers or leading post-production teams, I bring efficiency, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering top-tier content under tight deadlines.

MOST RECENT
PROJECTS
Latest projects
Branded Long-Form Documentary | SuttonMedia Ltd (Nov 2024 – Feb 2025)
Edited and shaped a branded documentary, ensuring compelling storytelling and seamless post-production. References available upon request.
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OR Media - October 2022 - August 2024
Specialist Factual Political Series - Multiple 1 hour docs - International Broadcaster
Exec Producer - Rachel Bell​ - Director - Andy Twaddle
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Summer /Autumn 2022 - True Crime
Potato TV/ITV - The Murder of Connie Debate (The Last Hours of)
Drama doc covering the murder of an American citizen, brutally murdered by her husband, who was caught out by technological Fitbit data.
Exec Producers - Suzy David & Kate Webb
BROADCAST TELEVISION CREDITS
Factual-Docs, Rig, Reality, Entertainment
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Follow the Food, BBC 2 / BBC World, TWOFOUR
The Hotel Inspector season 16, Channel 5, TWOFOUR
Undercover Girlfriend, Channel 5, TWOFOUR
Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, ShineTV, Channel 4
Ibiza Weekender Season 7, ITV TWOFOUR
SummerCamp, CBBC, TWOFOUR
It's Your fault I'm Fat, Channel 5, TWOFOUR
Our School, CBBC, TWOFOUR
Ibiza Weekender Season 6, ITV TWOFOUR
Kitchen SOS, Channel 5 TWOFOUR
Costa Del Celebrity, Channel 5 TWOFOUR
A Celebrity taste of Italy, Channel 5 TWOFOUR
Dom on the Spot Series 2, BBC 1 TWOFOUR
Ibiza Weekender Season 4, ITV TWOFOUR
The Hotel Inspector season 13, Channel 5 TWOFOUR
Dom on the Spot Series 1, BBC 1 TWOFOUR
Extreme Cakemakers, Channel 4 TWOFOUR
Choccywoccydoodaa, UKTV TWOFOUR
Ibiza Weekender Season 3, ITV TWOFOUR
Deal or No Deal, Channel 4 Endemol
Helen Skelton's Polar Challenge, 9 part series, BBC BBC 1​
Discovered by Katie, SKYPRICEY MEDIA
The One Show, BBC 1 BBC
Blue Peter, CBBC BBC
Skillicious, ITV RDF MEDIA
Hotel Inspectors Revisited, Channel 5 TWOFOUR
Are you smarter than a 10 year old? SKY 1 TWOFOUR
Make my Body Younger, BBC 3 TWOFOUR
Driving Mum and Dad mad, BBC 3 TWOFOUR
Jim Jeffries - Comedy Special, Paramount TWOFOUR
Richard & Judy, ITV PRINCESS
The Great Gumball Rally, Season 2, Channel 4 CHROME PRODUCTIONS
Stencil, Cartoon Network Chilli Media
Documentaries & Drama Doc's
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Saving Lives in Leeds, BBC 2, Label1
The Motorway Season 2, Channel 5, Fearless
​The Force Essex, Season 2, SKY 1 Shine TV
The Unexplained, Season 2, Discovery RAW TV
Ancient Discoveries, History Channel Wild Dream Films
Bear Grylls 'Escape from Hell', Discovery Betty TV
Aliens Uncovered, Discovery RAW TV
Return to Somalia, Universal Breakthrough Media
Dangerous Persuasions, Season 1, Discovery RAW TV
Jungle Gold, Season 1, Discovery RAW TV
Deadly Seas, Discovery RAW TV
Helen's Polar Challenge Special, BBC BBC 1
The Gate of Hope, Universal United Nations
Horizons, BBC BBC 2
Emergency Doctor, Channel 5, CREWING CO
Trends Lab, MTV
Current Affairs & News
LOCATION: MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
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Produced and delivered impactful content in collaboration with The Crewing Company and The United Nations, emphasizing critical issues in Somalia, Kenya, and Iraq.​ Filmed, directed, and edited over fifty hours of programming across conflict zones, ensuring distribution through multiple international news outlets.
Partnered with international agencies and government bodies for nearly two years to contribute to strategic communications and peacekeeping efforts. Facilitating greater awareness of humanitarian issues across globally recognized platforms.
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CNN LONDON, UK
The Roundtable, CNN CNN
Main Sail, CNN CNN
Quest, CNN CNN
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Sports
BASKETBALL PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL, ESPN ESPN
CYCLING TOUR SERIES 2009, ITV CENTURY TV
BRITISH CHAMPS SKI-ING, ITV HOTHOUSE
WORLD CUP SKI-ING 2008, CHANNEL 4 HOTHOUSE
GILLETTE WORLD, SPORT SKY SPORTS SUNSET & VINE
PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS, SKY SPORTS IMG
AMERICAS CUP HIGHLIGHTS, SKY SPORTS IMG
WORLD CUP SKI-ING 2007, CHANNEL 4 HOTHOUSE
MARTINI WORLD CIRCUIT RALLY, SKY SPORTS SUNSET & VINE
Feature Length Films (Visual FX)
Cinesite Ltd. London
SFX Technical-Data Operations & 2D Compositing
League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
American Girl
Ella Enchanted
Tomb Raider 2
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
Bond Die Another Day
Swept Away
Shanghai Knights
Mill Film Ltd. London
SFX Technical-Data Operations
Proof Of Life
Enigma
Le Chocolat
Sleeping Dictionary
A Knight's Tale
The Adventures Of Pluto Nash
My Skills
What I Do



Offline Editor
Award Winning Fast and creative editor specialising in DOCUMENTARY, FACTUAL & DRAMA
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... AVID MEDIA COMPOSER & SYMPHONY
... ADOBE PREMIER
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Qualifatication BA(Hons) Computer Animation & Visualisation - Bournemouth University
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Testimonials
"I loved working with Libi, she is the Queen of fast-cut, high-impact, sexy-looking television. But at the same time she is very calm and personable when faced with a whole mass of material. She really helped shape Helen Skelton's South Pole trek into a good-looking, compelling narrative that gripped our audience and delivered emotional highs and lows."
-- Tim Levell, Executive Producer of Blue Peter, BBC 1 Manchester
Also Highly skilled in...
​2D & 3D Motion Graphics, After Effects
Colour Grading
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Programming: C++, Python, UNIX/Linux scripting, HTML
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HEFAC Medic Certified (Qualified to Film/work under fire and in hostile environments)
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