PHOEBE CAPEWELL
My story.
Phoebe is a deaf video editor working towards a career in TV and film, with a degree in Visual Communication: Film and Animation, Phoebe brings a strong eye to every stage of post-production. Her creative work explores themes of identity and communication, drawing on her experiences as a cochlear implant wearer to offer a unique perspective on navigating both deaf and hearing worlds.
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Driven by a commitment to inclusivity, Phoebe has created work that resonates with diverse audiences and amplifies the voices of the deaf community.
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In 2024, Phoebe worked with Warp Films as the second assistant editor on Reunion, a four-part BBC series directed by Luke Snellin.
Phoebe had the opportunity to observe how different editors approach post-production, and as someone they hadn’t worked with before - a deaf editor, they were able to share and learn from each other’s strengths. Their expertise in sound and music complemented Phoebe's strong visual awareness, allowing them to collaborate in a way that highlighted both auditory and visual storytelling, with a particular focus on continuity and detail.
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Phoebe's work has gained recognition, with short films selected for the London Breeze Film Festival, LA Indie Short Film Festival, semifinalist at Venezia Shorts, an award win at Leeds International Film Festival for Best Queer Short, and three award nominations at Little Venice Film Festival.
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Alongside her editing work, Phoebe works as a freelance Creative Lead for a TV commissioning board based in London. In this role, she supports the development of innovative content, leads on creative direction, and helps shape visual storytelling across projects.​
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