I have extensive experience in video editing across television productions, social media content, and documentary filmmaking. Over the years, I have worked on multiple TV shows, digital campaigns, and story-driven video projects, turning raw footage into polished and emotionally engaging narratives. I have skills in cinematic storytelling, pacing, color grading, and sound design, with a particular focus on creating edits that feel visually compelling and authentic. My documentary film experience has helped me develop a sharp eye for atmosphere, rhythm, and meaningful visual composition. I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and collaborating remotely with teams to deliver high-quality films and video content that connect with audiences.

Ieva Sarmina

I have extensive experience in video editing across television productions, social media content, and documentary filmmaking. Over the years, I have worked on multiple TV shows, digital campaigns, and story-driven video projects, turning raw footage into polished and emotionally engaging narratives. I have skills in cinematic storytelling, pacing, color grading, and sound design, with a particular focus on creating edits that feel visually compelling and authentic. My documentary film experience has helped me develop a sharp eye for atmosphere, rhythm, and meaningful visual composition. I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and collaborating remotely with teams to deliver high-quality films and video content that connect with audiences.

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I have extensive experience in video editing across television productions, social media content, and documentary filmmaking. Over the years, I have worked on multiple TV shows, digital campaigns, and story-driven video projects, turning raw footage into polished and emotionally engaging narratives.

I have skills in cinematic storytelling, pacing, color grading, and sound design, with a particular focus on creating edits that feel visually compelling and authentic. My documentary film experience has helped me develop a sharp eye for atmosphere, rhythm, and meaningful visual composition.

I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and collaborating remotely with teams to deliver high-quality films and video content that connect with audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

Réalisatrice (en live) at TV24
February 1, 2025 - Present
Directed live television segments for TV channel TV24
Monteuse Video at Tapt
August 1, 2023 - Present
Video editor for Tapt
Propriétaire, Directrice Créative, Supervisseure Montage at Ai Production
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2023
Owner, Creative Director and Montage Supervisor
Superviseure Montage at DKmedia
September 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Montage supervisor
Show Director, Montage Supervisor at TV Channel O-TV
December 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Montage supervisor and show director for TV channel O-TV
Assistant Chef de Poste at Riga Film Studio
July 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Assistant Post Production for TV Series 'Sladkaya zhizn'
Monteur Film at La ruche (Short Film)
April 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Editor for short film La Ruche in Paris
Préparation du matériel Vidéo at GTNCO Production
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Preparation of video equipment for TV show La Belle et ses princes presque charmants
Chef de Poste, Assistante du Producteur at Film Izlaiduma gads
September 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Post production lead and assistant to producer for film Izlaiduma gads

Education

Master in Cultural Management and Creative Industries at Académie de la Culture de Lettonie
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor in Montage du Cinéma at Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor in Lettres Modernes at Paris Diderot University, Paris 7
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor in Philologie Française et Espagnole at Faculté des Sciences Humaines, Université de Lettonie
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Video Color Correction and Color Grading
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
Screenwriting Courses
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other