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Ep 277: Itunu Olowo: The Editor Who Rebuilt Her Creative Life from the Ground Up

Podcast: Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby
Published: Dec 17, 2025
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Summary

Editor Itunu Olowo shares her transition from theatre actor to high-stakes post-production professional for global networks like CNBC and Warner Bros. She details the technical discipline required for fast-turnaround promos and the creative resilience needed to produce independent short films.

Topics

Video Editing
Post-Production Workflow
Broadcast Television
Short Film Production
Creative Career Pivoting
Adobe Premiere Pro
Avid Media Composer
Digital Storytelling

Highlights

Main idea: Pivoting from acting to post-production requires intentional upskilling and a focus on technical stability
Practical takeaway: Use music, rhythm, and subtitles to ensure short-form social content delivers impact even when viewed without sound
Failure mode: Neglecting project organization and QC can compromise high-speed workflows in news and broadcast environments
Practical takeaway: Leverage community resources like Reddit and YouTube tutorials to solve complex software and technical hurdles
Main idea: Personal trauma can be transformed into powerful storytelling through creative ownership and community collaboration

Chapters

1:00 From Acting to Post-Production: Itunu discusses her move from theatre in Ireland to studying film in the UK and finding her passion in the edit suite.
5:00 Breaking into Major Networks: The journey of securing roles and moving into promo production at Discovery and other major broadcasters.
13:00 Mastering the News Cycle: Navigating the high-pressure terminology and rapid delivery requirements of CNBC's business news environment.
17:00 The Art of the Promo: How to use music, pacing, and visual cues to create impactful content for cross-platform viewing.
21:00 Technical Workflows and Troubleshooting: Managing complex workspaces in Premiere and Avid, and using online resources to solve technical glitches.
25:00 Post-Production Logistics: The importance of EDLs, asset management, and coordinating with post-producers for music and clip licensing.
41:00 Turning Experience into Independent Film: How a personal experience with crime inspired the short film 'Give Me Your Phone' and the process of bringing it to life.