Liyana Mansor Bio:
Liyana Mansor is a UK-based editor with a flair for contributing to narratives across a variety of high-profile projects. Her most recent work includes editing two episodes of the eagerly-awaited Paramount+ series, Knuckles, set to premiere on April 26th.
Liyana's eye for detail and storytelling prowess was prior showcased in her editing of two episodes of TNT's The Alienist: The Angel of Darkness. This exceptional work earned her nominations for both the BFE Breakthrough Editor Award and the CCE Best Editing in TV Drama Award alongside Editor Jay Prychidny.
With a rich background in Visual Effects Editorial, Liyana has contributed her expertise to a number of critically acclaimed productions. Her credits include Charlie Booker’s Black Mirror, the multi-award-winning Chernobyl from showrunner Craig Mazin, Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller Alien: Covenant, and the Disney+ Star Wars series, Andor, led by showrunner Tony Gilroy. Liyana’s work on Andor was recognized with an Emmy nomination, underscoring her status in the industry.
Liyana's expertise in editing is rooted in her academic background in Film, Media, and English Literature, as well as her Bachelor's Degree in Creative Advertising which honed her creative problem-solving skills. Her hands-on experience also includes working as a 1st Assistant for Luke Dunkley, where she gained practice cutting scenes on her own. Beyond her professional endeavors, Liyana has co-developed a VFX Editorial workshop with Netflix and TEMPO, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of editors throughout Europe and Africa. When away from the editing suite, she enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking, climbing, and surfing.