Post Production graduate lands exciting role as assistant editor for production company
27 February 2025
Winston Tjia, a recent graduate of Falmouth’s Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons), is now working as an assistant editor for Beagle Media.
Helping the post-production team with technical support, and editing videos for their business communication clients, this exciting role at the local Nations & Regions TV production company marks a bright future for Winston.
We caught up with him to learn more about how studying Post Poduction & Visual Effects at Falmouth helped propel him towards his dream career.
What were your highlights of studying at Falmouth, and what did you find most useful for your career?
Being able to explore Cornwall and getting to meet so many different people, both in the industry and o the course was a real highlight. I had the privilege of meeting high profile guest speakers like James Mathers, Graham Wild and Mark Conell, who shared their wealth of experience; as some of the very best in the industry, this was invaluable. Receiving a masterclass from Graham Wild, who has worked on documentaries such as Planet Earth III, was particularly inspiring and has since had a big impact on the line of work that I do.
I would never have imagined that I would get the opportunity to learn from these incredible people. Being able to ask questions and learn from them strengthened my perspective of the creative world, allowing me to hone my craft and enhance my educational journey.
During your time as a student, you collaborated a lot – can you tell us more about this aspect of your learning?
Collaboration is at the heart of the creative industry. Meeting fellow creatives and working together towards a shared goal brings out the best in everyone. It also keeps you on your toes, allowing you to practice skills that are transferable to other industries.
The environment at Falmouth has always been conducive and supportive, with an abundance of projects and people to collaborate with. These projects brought me so much joy. I never really felt like I was working, as experiencing all the highs and lows as a collective, and growing together, is what made the experience so fulfilling.
Through all of these projects, a lot of it has given me the chance to make new friends whom I remain in contact with and keep a strong bond.
Can you tell us more about what you’re up to now?
I am currently working as an assistant editor at Beagle Media, where I am living my dream of working in the media industry. I am also taking the time to work on my own projects, constantly pushing and trying new things, and using what I have learnt from Falmouth as a foundation.
I have also had the opportunity to help edit various short films that are now in the festival circuit. I assisted Screen Cornwall at the British Film Institute Academy, and have even come back to Falmouth to teach a masterclass for the National Saturday Club.
I have kept busy and wouldn’t have it any other way. Being in the position to do a job that I love is an opportunity that I truly treasure, and I want to make the best of it.
What advice would you give to prospective students who are thinking of studying at Falmouth and hoping to enter the film/production industry?
Take time to talk to people, everyone is nice and willing to give you advice and share their experience and wisdom. Don’t be disheartened if they don’t reply immediately as most of them tend to get very busy, but a nudge from time to time may help. Most of the people I have interacted with are more than happy to respond when they are available.
Be excited to learn and be open to opportunities. I have done jobs I never thought I would do, and those unique experiences come a long way in helping you to reach where you want to be.
And of course, stay in contact with your connections. Everyone wants to see you succeed and is rooting for you. Even if it’s a simple hello, it’s nice to share what you are up to.
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