bio Regina Lopez is a London-based film editor whose career spans narrative filmmaking, documentary, and commercial work. She began her journey in Mexico City, where she co-founded Violeta Films, an all-women production house dedicated to fostering female talent in audiovisual storytelling. During this time, she co-wrote, co-produced, and edited her first short film The Perpetual Ignorance of Common Sense, reflecting her deep interest in dystopian worlds and using fiction to explore the meaning of our own reality. She moved to London in 2018, where she pursued an MA in Editing and Post Production at LSBU while continuing her work in the commercial and film industries. She has led post-production for global brands and worked on documentary projects for BBC StoryWorks, as well as several wildlife conservation films.…

Regina Lopez

bio Regina Lopez is a London-based film editor whose career spans narrative filmmaking, documentary, and commercial work. She began her journey in Mexico City, where she co-founded Violeta Films, an all-women production house dedicated to fostering female talent in audiovisual storytelling. During this time, she co-wrote, co-produced, and edited her first short film The Perpetual Ignorance of Common Sense, reflecting her deep interest in dystopian worlds and using fiction to explore the meaning of our own reality. She moved to London in 2018, where she pursued an MA in Editing and Post Production at LSBU while continuing her work in the commercial and film industries. She has led post-production for global brands and worked on documentary projects for BBC StoryWorks, as well as several wildlife conservation films.…

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Regina Lopez is a London-based film editor whose career spans narrative filmmaking, documentary, and commercial work. She began her journey in Mexico City, where she co-founded Violeta Films, an all-women production house dedicated to fostering female talent in audiovisual storytelling. During this time, she co-wrote, co-produced, and edited her first short film The Perpetual Ignorance of Common Sense, reflecting her deep interest in dystopian worlds and using fiction to explore the meaning of our own reality. She moved to London in 2018, where she pursued an MA in Editing and Post Production at LSBU while continuing her work in the commercial and film industries. She has led post-production for global brands and worked on documentary projects for BBC StoryWorks, as well as several wildlife conservation films.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor at BBC StoryWorks
September 1, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Edited a short documentary for BBC StoryWorks about Insightec’s MR-guided Focused Ultrasound for treating Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors. Crafted a heartfelt piece focusing on Ana’s life, resilience, and the life-changing nature of the non-invasive treatment; managed stakeholder feedback and maintained composure under pressure; the piece highlighted safety and benefits of the technology and educated viewers on its impact.
Senior Editor at What’s Possible Group
August 1, 2019 - Present
Promoted to a senior role overseeing freelance editors, animators, and designers, coordinating with graders, VFX artists, sound mixers, and music composers to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality outputs. Efficiently managed multiple projects, responded promptly to briefs, and troubleshot post-production challenges. Supported the creative process with animatics, pre-visualisation, story development, mood films for pitches, and director’s visualization; managed end-to-end editing workflows and timelines as the in-house editor.
Editor at The Big Sky
November 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Edited 13 TV IDs for Hotel Chocolat’s partnership with The Food Network within a demanding turnaround; collaborated with DIT and location director in El Salvador to achieve strong results.
Co-founder / Producer / Editor at Violeta Films
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Co-founded an all-women's studio, taking leadership as lead editor and producer; built client relationships, managed the end-to-end production pipeline, and delivered content across fashion, lifestyle, and short-form media; contributed to script development, on-set collaboration, and final delivery with a dedicated creative team.
Editor Trainee at Bravus Films
July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Edited internal and external videos, contributing to a range of projects; created impactful motion graphics case studies for campaigns and supported post-production workflows.
Editor at Alex Rodriguez Works
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited videos for clients across medical, lifestyle, construction, fashion, and automotive sectors; produced social and promotional content; collaborated closely with a dedicated creative team to meet tight deadlines.

Education

MA in Editing and Post Production (Awarded with Distinction) at London South Bank University
September 30, 2020 - September 30, 2021
BA in Communication with a Speciality in Film at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 28, 2015 - January 28, 2017
MA in Editing and Post Production at London South Bank University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
BA in Communications with a Speciality in Film at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
The Walt Disney Company Internship Program at The Walt Disney Company
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper BBC Storyworks

    Edited a short documentary for BBC StoryWorks showcasing Insightec, a pioneering company
    specializing in MR-guided Focused Ultrasound for treating Parkinson’s disease and essential
    tremors.
    The film focused on Ana’s life, a patient undergoing the innovative treatment, capturing her
    journey with essential tremor, daily challenges, and remarkable resilience. Crafted a touching
    story that showcased the life-changing effects of the procedure, highlighting its non-invasive
    nature and immediate relief from tremors.
    Created a heartfelt and informative piece, giving hope to people dealing with similar
    conditions, and educating viewers about the safety and benefits of this groundbreaking
    technology.
    Handled challenges with multiple stakeholders and their conflicting feedback by making
    decisions beneficial to the project’s success. I carefully considered and integrated their
    opinions and feedback, aiming for collective satisfaction. The BBC producer praised my
    adaptability, ability to stay composed under pressure, and proactive attitude.