I am a video/film editor, as well as a photographer (both analogue and digital).

Giovana Nabarrete de Souza Cruz

I am a video/film editor, as well as a photographer (both analogue and digital).

Available to hire

I am a video/film editor, as well as a photographer (both analogue and digital).

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Programming at Regina International Film Festival and Awards
January 1, 2025 - Present
Administering the Programming Team, assigning films, managing submissions, hosting Q&As, screenings, and interviews; hiring programming staff; building the festival schedule; managing department finances while ensuring RIFFA's Amplify Their Voices mission is reflected in programming.
Assistant Editor at Play Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Offline and online editing of commercial projects, color grading, maintaining a clean digital archive, and on-set experience in various roles.
Festival Curator at Itabaiana International Film Festival
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Watching and rating submissions and participating in curatorial decisions to build a representative program for Sergipe, Brazil; remote role.
Programming and Mentorship Coordinator at Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Developing programming initiatives, coordinating awards and challenges, budgeting, post-event data collection, and assisting in grant writing.
Audiovisual Freelancer at Bamboo Shoots Inc.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Broadcast camera operator and sound recordist for talking head documentaries; event cabling and on-set broadcasting requirements; collaborated to deliver smooth productions.
Scriptwriter at SaskAbilities
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote 10 short scripts illustrating a healthy workplace environment; later developed into a training video series.
Assistant Researcher at University of Regina
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Researched the international film festival structure with decolonial frameworks; produced a 15-page paper on the hegemony of A-list festivals and contributed to a 2025 chapter.
Cinematographer, Editor at Mitacs/9jafoodie
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Shot, edited, and color graded video recipes; delivered long YouTube version and short social clips; advised on digital branding solutions.
Assistant Manager/Barista at Café Royale
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Prepared beverages and food; managed inventory, bookkeeping, finances, and supplier orders; developed customer engagement and teamwork under pressure.
Festival Coordinator at Living Skies Student Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Created social media content, secured sponsors, managed submissions, and helped judge and curate the festival program.
Teaching Assistant at University of Regina
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Graded exams, essays, and forum posts for FILM 100.
Assistant Producer at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025
Shot and edited teasers for the XII Semana de Cinema; assisted guests and hosted Q&A during the festival.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with Great Distinction at University of Regina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s in Cinema at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Jean Oser Prize in Film Studies
September 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment