Sipko Dijkstra

Why Everyone is Leaving New Zealand

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As the editor for 2 and 20’s YouTube documentary Why Everyone is Leaving New Zealand, I managed the full post-production delivery. My work included video editing, sound design and SFX, color grading, and sourcing supplemental footage. I also prepared final exports and optimized masters for YouTube.

Client:

2 and 20

Views:

676,789

Video Length:

20:29

Turnaround:

7 days

Published:

January 11, 2026
  • Full post-production delivery: editing, SFX, sound design, color grading, and final export.
  • Sourced and integrated archival and stock footage to improve visuals and pacing.
  • YouTube-ready deliverables; the video has accrued ~676k views and 10k likes.

I edited a short-form documentary for 2 and 20 that examines demographic shifts in New Zealand and their social implications. The piece was produced for YouTube and required a focused narrative and tight pacing to suit the platform’s audience.

My role covered the end-to-end post workflow: assembling cuts into a final edit, sourcing and integrating supplemental footage, designing SFX and sound elements, and applying color grading for visual consistency. I handled final export and deliverable packaging to meet YouTube specifications while keeping edits aligned with the client’s editorial notes.

I collaborated closely with the client on revision rounds and delivered broadcast-ready masters. The completed video has accumulated 676,789 views and 10,000 likes on YouTube, offered here as context for audience engagement rather than a performance claim.

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