I’m Karla Torres Farrell, a documentary filmmaker and content producer based in London. I specialize in investigative research, production coordination, and editorial strategy across international shoots and digital channels. I’ve led production across major networks like BBC, Al Jazeera, VICE, and Refinery29, coordinating interviews, on-location shoots, and studio recordings, while ensuring high-quality storytelling and timely delivery. I also create and translate content for multilingual audiences and adapt storytelling to diverse cultural contexts.

Karla Torres Farrell

I’m Karla Torres Farrell, a documentary filmmaker and content producer based in London. I specialize in investigative research, production coordination, and editorial strategy across international shoots and digital channels. I’ve led production across major networks like BBC, Al Jazeera, VICE, and Refinery29, coordinating interviews, on-location shoots, and studio recordings, while ensuring high-quality storytelling and timely delivery. I also create and translate content for multilingual audiences and adapt storytelling to diverse cultural contexts.

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I’m Karla Torres Farrell, a documentary filmmaker and content producer based in London. I specialize in investigative research, production coordination, and editorial strategy across international shoots and digital channels. I’ve led production across major networks like BBC, Al Jazeera, VICE, and Refinery29, coordinating interviews, on-location shoots, and studio recordings, while ensuring high-quality storytelling and timely delivery. I also create and translate content for multilingual audiences and adapt storytelling to diverse cultural contexts.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Media Producer, Editor, and Strategist at Self-Employed / Freelance (London)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led programming strategy for VICE and VICE News-owned channels; planned, developed and executed media strategies; produced Spanish-language translations for the BBC; edited and created social media assets; oversaw copywriting, thumbnail and asset production; managed Spanish-language channels for LATAM markets; collaborated with production coordinators under tight deadlines; distributed TV content for high-profile franchises such as Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den; analyzed performance data to optimize publishing schedules and engagement.
Freelance Assistant Producer at Al Jazeera Media Network
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Freelance Assistant Producer on The Listening Post; conducted research to gather background information; sourced relevant archival footage; coordinated interviews, field shoots, and studio recording; fact-checked scripts and ensured accuracy in reporting.
Video Strategist & Editor at VICE Media
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led programming strategy across VICE-owned channels (i-D, Refinery29, Noisey, Munchies); edited and curated documentary/branded content for YouTube and social platforms; managed day-to-day programming across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat; created monthly reports to optimize content.
Content Editor at Little Dot Studios
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
London-based content editor distributing TV content across social platforms, including Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and Dragons' Den; created monthly reports to improve content and publishing strategies; oversaw thumbnails, asset creation.
Editor and Media Strategist at Little Dot Studios
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Coordinated interviews, exterior shoots and in-studio recording; led production strategy for VICE, VICE News, Refinery29; produced social media content including Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook; delivered monthly production reports.
Videographer at Inspiring Teachers
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
In charge of all production stages abroad (research, interviews, filming on location, editing); adapted to cultural sensitivities and challenging filming conditions; produced video campaigns for Tanzania, India and Malaysia programmes.
Intern - Political Affairs at Embassy of Mexico in the United Kingdom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Gathered, assessed and processed information on UK domestic and foreign policy; reported on relevant topics; supported the head of Political Affairs by monitoring media outlets and producing daily briefings on news and current affairs.

Education

Practical Documentary Filmmaking at University College London
January 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
BA International Relations and Social Anthropology at SOAS University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
BA in International Relations and Social Anthropology at SOAS University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Documentary Filmmaking at University College London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

YouTube Certified - Content Ownership / Channel Growth
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BA in International Relations and Social Anthropology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other, Telecommunications