I am Maite Lopez Galeano, a senior editor and director with extensive experience in directing, editing, and producing audiovisual content across advertising, storytelling, and digital media. I lead multidisciplinary teams through concept development to post-production, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency. I love blending artistic vision with strategic goals and adapting workflows to current trends while mentoring editors and collaborating with agencies, brands, and studios in local and international markets. I have built content for digital platforms and social media, and I can tailor narratives to different audiences and online environments. I enjoy maximizing engagement through rhythm, tone, and emotion, and I’m passionate about developing creative campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.

Maite Lopez Galeano

I am Maite Lopez Galeano, a senior editor and director with extensive experience in directing, editing, and producing audiovisual content across advertising, storytelling, and digital media. I lead multidisciplinary teams through concept development to post-production, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency. I love blending artistic vision with strategic goals and adapting workflows to current trends while mentoring editors and collaborating with agencies, brands, and studios in local and international markets. I have built content for digital platforms and social media, and I can tailor narratives to different audiences and online environments. I enjoy maximizing engagement through rhythm, tone, and emotion, and I’m passionate about developing creative campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.

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I am Maite Lopez Galeano, a senior editor and director with extensive experience in directing, editing, and producing audiovisual content across advertising, storytelling, and digital media. I lead multidisciplinary teams through concept development to post-production, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency. I love blending artistic vision with strategic goals and adapting workflows to current trends while mentoring editors and collaborating with agencies, brands, and studios in local and international markets.

I have built content for digital platforms and social media, and I can tailor narratives to different audiences and online environments. I enjoy maximizing engagement through rhythm, tone, and emotion, and I’m passionate about developing creative campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director, Video Editor at Kafka Films
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Assistant Director and Video Editor on multiple projects; contributed to production workflows and post-production coordination.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling), Video Editor at Indias Films (Indias Filmica)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Directed advertising and storytelling campaigns; edited video content for various clients.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) at Paris Texas
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Directed advertising and storytelling campaigns.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling), Senior Video Editor at Bopost Boutique
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Led creative direction for ad campaigns and oversaw senior video editing.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) at La Roux
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Directed advertising & storytelling content and contributed to edit workflows.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) at Arbol Film
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Directed advertising & storytelling projects; led production teams.
Senior Video Editor at Hogarth
January 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Video Editor, leading editing workstreams for campaigns.
Head of AV at Ufilms.tv
January 1, 2025 - Present
Head of AV, leader of the editing team; supervised 9 editors; clients included Amazon, Paramount, Netflix and Pluto.
Filmmaker / Movie Director at Murdoc.tv
January 1, 2025 - Present
Filmmaker and movie director; currently developing a feature-length project.
Filmmaker / Movie Director at Murdoc
January 1, 2025 - Present
Filmmaker and movie director; currently in the process of making a long feature film. Website: murdoc.tv.
Senior Video Editor at Knife Cat Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Video Editor providing end-to-end editing and production coordination for diverse client projects.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) at Arbol Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed advertising and storytelling campaigns; led cross-disciplinary teams through concept to delivery.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) at Casta Diva
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Directed advertising and storytelling projects; collaborated with clients and agencies.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling) / Senior Video Editor at Bopost Boutique
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Directed advertising content and managed senior editing duties within a boutique post-production environment.
Director (Advertising & Storytelling); Senior Video Editor at Marote Comunicación
January 1, 2005 - Present
Directed and edited advertising and storytelling content; led multidisciplinary teams; collaborated with high-profile clients including Amazon, Paramount, Netflix and Pluto.
Head of AV Editor at Ufilms
January 1, 2025 - Present
Head of AV editing; led the editing team, supervising 9 editors; produced work for major clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication at Universidad Católica
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Sitcom Writing and Production at Escuela de Cine del Uruguay
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Marketing Analyst at Universidad de la Empresa
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication at Universidad Católica
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Sitcom Writing and Production at Universidad de la Empresa
January 1, 2000 - February 17, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication at Escuela de Cine del Uruguay
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Sitcom Writing and Production at Universidad de la Empresa
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Marketing Analyst at Universidad de la Empresa
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet