Bilingual video editor (EN/FR) bringing stories to life through powerful visuals and precise editing. Experienced in documentaries, short fiction, and digital content. Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Hélène Raphel

Bilingual video editor (EN/FR) bringing stories to life through powerful visuals and precise editing. Experienced in documentaries, short fiction, and digital content. Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Bilingual video editor (EN/FR) bringing stories to life through powerful visuals and precise editing. Experienced in documentaries, short fiction, and digital content. Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Editor at Nature 360 Productions
January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Led the editing of long-format TV documentaries (52’) for national and international broadcasters (Radio-Canada, UnisTV, Arte France). Developed rough-cut versions aligned with the creative vision; delivered polished final cuts and revisions based on feedback; created demo reels for projects in development to support pitching and marketing; curated and edited video content for interactive web applications; logged and organized raw footage to streamline workflows.
Administrative Assistant at Gov. of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation
January 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025
Provided versatile administrative support within a local Indigenous government. Coordinated meetings, prepared agendas and minutes; streamlined internal and external communications with improved formatting and facilitation strategies; maintained a comprehensive file and archive management system; managed logistics for employee travel.
Assistant Editor at Pimiento Prod
January 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025
Supported the postproduction team on TV series, short formats, and pitch reels. Assembled rough cuts and synced audio; troubleshot and resolved technical issues with footage or software; managed deliverables and exported final videos in various formats for distribution across platforms.
Freelance Video Editor at France
January 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Worked across a wide range of audiovisual formats for institutional, promotional, and creative clients. Contributed to short fiction films, delivering seamless narrative flow through expert editing techniques; edited institutional films, promotional videos, and music videos; designed and implemented motion graphics, overlays, and animated titles to enhance storytelling and branding.

Education

Higher National Diploma at Villefontaine, France
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Esprit Des Ours (Spirit of the Bears) | Documentary 52'

    FR
    L’esprit des ours cherche à démontrer le lien profond qui unit les hommes aux ours depuis des millénaires. Dans une réalité où traditions et science se rejoignent pour nous rappeler que nous partageons le monde, force est d’admettre qu’il est à nouveau temps d’unir nos forces pour le protéger. Karine Genest, une guide d’aventures passionnée qui côtoie les ours au quotidien depuis des années, nous emmène à leur rencontre.

    EN
    “The Spirit of the Bears” seeks to reveal the deep bond that has united humans and bears for millennia.
    In a reality where tradition and science come together to remind us that we share this world, it becomes clear that it’s time once again to join forces to protect it.
    Karine Genest, a passionate adventure guide who has lived alongside bears for years, takes us to meet them.

    paper Extremes of the Americas - Documentary Series (6x 52')

    Extremes of the Americas is a documentary series exploring the wildest, most remote landscapes of North and South America — from Patagonia to the Yukon. Through stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, the series highlights the diverse species and extreme environments that shape life across the two continents. A Chile–Canada co-production, the series blends science, nature, and culture into a visually rich journey across the Americas.

    paper The Yukoners - Documentary Series (3x 52')

    The Yukoners is a documentary series that captures the lives of people who choose to live off the beaten path in the vast wilderness of the Yukon. From remote cabins to subsistence lifestyles, each episode offers an intimate portrait of resilience, independence, and deep connection to the land. Told with authenticity and respect, the series reveals what it takes to thrive in one of Canada’s most rugged and beautiful territories.