When I overheard the team discussing a new experimental show for Twitch and YouTube, I learned they were looking for a video editor. I immediately asked whether I could take on the project alongside my regular internship responsibilities and was given the opportunity to become part of the production team.

WAT LUL JE NOU?! is a live show hosted by Shappo0, where he and his guests discuss a wide range of topics with young people. Each episode centers around a unique theme, often featuring an expert to provide deeper insights. The discussions ranged from biohacking to traditional gender roles, making every episode unique and engaging.

My responsibilities included identifying compelling moments for BNNVARA's social media channels, editing six mini-documentaries for YouTube, and creating engaging content that complemented the live broadcasts. Each week I reviewed raw footage, selected the strongest narrative moments, and transformed them into concise stories optimized for online audiences.

The mini-documentary segment at the end of each episode was my favorite task. I had almost complete creative freedom, aside from the restriction that it could not exceed three minutes. Some weeks, I had up to 20 minutes of raw footage, meaning I had to make tough editing decisions to distill the essence of the segment. I was responsible for everything: the editing, color grading, music selection, and final cuts. In total, I created six mini-documentaries!

One of the best experiences during this project was attending two of the six live recordings in person. Being there meant I got to have dinner with the team beforehand, experience the behind-the-scenes atmosphere, and manage the chat during the live broadcast from a separate room. Seeing the audience engage with the content in real-time added a whole new dimension to the editing work I was doing.

Working on WAT LUL JE NOU?! strengthened my ability to make editorial decisions under tight deadlines, edit both long-form and short-form content, and contribute to a live production environment. It remains one of the projects that best reflects my initiative and passion for creating engaging digital content.

DATE: OCTOBER 2024 - FEBRUARY 2025