Filmmaker and Editor with credits on Drive to Survive (Netflix), All or Nothing (Amazon Prime), Among the Stars (Disney), and Gogglebox (Channel 4), moving fluidly between traditional filmmaking craft and Generative AI production pipelines to deliver creative, future-facing content. Languages: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish AI Tools: Midjourney, Runway, Seedance, Kling, Higgsfield, ComfyUI, ElevenLabs, Suno

Ivan Barretta

Filmmaker and Editor with credits on Drive to Survive (Netflix), All or Nothing (Amazon Prime), Among the Stars (Disney), and Gogglebox (Channel 4), moving fluidly between traditional filmmaking craft and Generative AI production pipelines to deliver creative, future-facing content. Languages: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish AI Tools: Midjourney, Runway, Seedance, Kling, Higgsfield, ComfyUI, ElevenLabs, Suno

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Filmmaker and Editor with credits on Drive to Survive (Netflix), All or Nothing (Amazon Prime), Among the Stars (Disney), and Gogglebox (Channel 4), moving fluidly between traditional filmmaking craft and Generative AI production pipelines to deliver creative, future-facing content.

Languages: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish

AI Tools: Midjourney, Runway, Seedance, Kling, Higgsfield, ComfyUI, ElevenLabs, Suno

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Filmmaker & Editor at Freelance
February 21, 2022 - April 17, 2026
Led end-to-end production across commercials, branded content and national campaigns, pioneering a Generative AI workflow into my filmmaking practice. Clients include: Octopus Energy, Friends of the Earth, Arsenal F.C.
Editor at Channel 4 | Gogglebox
August 2, 2021 - December 18, 2021
Architected the signature comedic pacing and narrative hooks for the BAFTA-winning series, synthesising high-volume footage into a satirical, high-impact factual format. Thrived in a high-pressure, reactive environment, executing rapid weekly turnarounds where editorial instincts were critical to ensuring the series' success.
Editor at Amazon Prime | All or Nothing: Juventus
July 6, 2020 - July 23, 2021
Crafted high-stakes story arcs for the award-winning Amazon series, distilling hundreds of hours of fly-on-the-wall footage into visceral, cinematic episodes featuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s tenure at Italy’s most iconic football club. Managed the multi-cam synthesis of exclusive locker-room and match-day footage, utilising rhythmic editing and sound design to define the series’ visual language.
Assembly Editor at Disney+ | Among the Stars
January 13, 2020 - July 3, 2020
Engineered complex multi-cam assembles for NASA documentary series, synthesising substantial live ISS space walks and mission-control footage into a cohesive narrative foundation; ensured Disney’s 'Gold Standard' of visual excellence.
Assistant Editor at Netflix | Drive to Survive
February 4, 2019 - January 10, 2020
Implemented high-efficiency workflows for the Emmy-winning series, managing the synthesis of colossal footage to redefine the global sports documentary genre. Collaborated with Editors to distill raw observational footage into visceral narrative sequences, crafting the story arcs and cinematic intensity that became the show's signature.
Assistant Editor at Netflix | Sunderland 'Til I Die
September 11, 2017 - January 18, 2019
Architected high-efficiency workflows for the award-winning Netflix original series, synchronising and mapping extensive volumes of multi-cam footage to facilitate rapid assemblies. Collaborated with Editors and Producers to synthesise observational footage into compelling narrative sequences, defining the series’ signature cinematic style.
Filmmaker & Editor at Royal Caribbean International
March 11, 2013 - July 28, 2017
Directed, filmed, and edited a high volume of content – including short documentaries, infomercials, and events – while providing video support for Broadway musical productions. Managed the end-to-end operation of 13 onboard broadcast channels, ensuring seamless content delivery and technical reliability across the global fleet.

Education

BA Film & Broadcast Production at London Metropolitan University
September 5, 2005 - June 27, 2008
AI Filmmaking Course at Curious Refuge
September 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

AI Filmmaking
September 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Amazon Prime – All or Nothing (Juventus)
    The award-winning documentary series capturing the intensity of Italy's most iconic football club.
    Netflix – Drive to Survive
    The Emmy award-winning global phenomenon that redefined the sports documentary.
    Debut AI Film – FANGS
    Witness the nightly struggle of a vegetarian vampire in my debut AI Animated Film.
    Disney – Among the Stars
    A critically acclaimed documentary series offering access into the International Space Station.