Hi, I’m Alma Herrera Pazmino—a documentary director and editor dedicated to telling thoughtful stories through archival footage, interviews, and cultural production. My work blends rigorous research with clear, compassionate storytelling to illuminate voices that might otherwise be overlooked, whether I’m shaping a short social media video or a long-form feature. From teaching documentary writing and editing to 20 transfer students in New York City to editing festival-bound projects for Sundance and Tribeca premieres, I bring collaborative energy, meticulous attention to detail, and a love of storytelling that invites audiences to connect, reflect, and take action.

Alma Herrera Pazmino

Hi, I’m Alma Herrera Pazmino—a documentary director and editor dedicated to telling thoughtful stories through archival footage, interviews, and cultural production. My work blends rigorous research with clear, compassionate storytelling to illuminate voices that might otherwise be overlooked, whether I’m shaping a short social media video or a long-form feature. From teaching documentary writing and editing to 20 transfer students in New York City to editing festival-bound projects for Sundance and Tribeca premieres, I bring collaborative energy, meticulous attention to detail, and a love of storytelling that invites audiences to connect, reflect, and take action.

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Hi, I’m Alma Herrera Pazmino—a documentary director and editor dedicated to telling thoughtful stories through archival footage, interviews, and cultural production. My work blends rigorous research with clear, compassionate storytelling to illuminate voices that might otherwise be overlooked, whether I’m shaping a short social media video or a long-form feature.

From teaching documentary writing and editing to 20 transfer students in New York City to editing festival-bound projects for Sundance and Tribeca premieres, I bring collaborative energy, meticulous attention to detail, and a love of storytelling that invites audiences to connect, reflect, and take action.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director + Editor at Milpa Productions
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produce short form social media videos for clients promoting brand-based values and services. Focus on archival, interviews and cultural production to reinforce universal stories.
Lead Instructor at Educational Video Center
August 1, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Teach documentary writing and editing curriculum to 20 transfer school students across New York City.
Editor at Motto Pictures
August 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Edited home video and Mexican archival for Sundance award-winning Selena Quintanilla documentary.
Editor + Lead AE at Tikkun Olam Productions
July 1, 2022 - Present
Assembled and edited episode 3 for a series on activist fighting fossil fuel industries in sacrifice zones; created and executed a three act structure; edited multiple versions of rough cut on Premiere Pro for film festival submission.
Editor at Mass Appeal
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Edited a feature documentary on Biz Markie in Premiere Pro; Tribeca premiere.
Editor at Image Documentaries
September 1, 2022 - Present
Edited a feature documentary on the life of jazz musician Louis Armstrong in Avid; TIFF ’22 Premiere.
Editor at Mass Appeal
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Editor a feature documentary on Biz Markie in Premiere Pro; Tribeca Premiere.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Candidate at Hunter College, CUNY
January 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education