I am a video editor experienced on the television and film industry, having edited awarded feature films and being assistant editor to major productions with renowned directors such as Walter Salles. Experienced in documentaries with political themes (from directors João Torres, Maria Ramos), or focused on sports, adventure and environment (from director Rafael Duarte). Long term assistant and co-editor with Karen Akerman, member of the Oscars academy.

João Pedro Diaz

I am a video editor experienced on the television and film industry, having edited awarded feature films and being assistant editor to major productions with renowned directors such as Walter Salles. Experienced in documentaries with political themes (from directors João Torres, Maria Ramos), or focused on sports, adventure and environment (from director Rafael Duarte). Long term assistant and co-editor with Karen Akerman, member of the Oscars academy.

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I am a video editor experienced on the television and film industry, having edited awarded feature films and being assistant editor to major productions with renowned directors such as Walter Salles. Experienced in documentaries with political themes (from directors João Torres, Maria Ramos), or focused on sports, adventure and environment (from director Rafael Duarte). Long term assistant and co-editor with Karen Akerman, member of the Oscars academy.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Editor at Aurora (feature documentary)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Co-editor for the feature documentary Aurora, directed by João Vieira Torres; Visions du Reel official competition 2025.
Editor at Ghost Pictures Antwerp
January 1, 2025 - Present
Editor for the feature documentary Legacy of the Builder King, directed by Joachim Oyakhilome; currently in post-production.
Post-Production Coordinator at RT Features
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Post-production coordinator for the feature Bury Your Dead, directed by Marco Dutra.
Co-Editor and Post-Production Coordinator at Secret Friend
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Co-editor and post-production coordinator for the documentary Secret Friend by Maria Ramos; screened at Doclisboa and Festival dei Popoli; released in Dutch and Brazilian cinemas.
Editor at Unique Sights
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Editor for Beyond Dreams (2019), a feature sports and environment documentary directed by Rafael Duarte.
Editor at Unique Sights
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Editor for Rio (2021), a feature documentary by Rafael Duarte.
Editor at Rafael Duarte
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Editor for Awakening (2024), a feature documentary directed by Rafael Duarte.
Editor at Rafael Duarte
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Editor for Endangered Paradise (2024), a feature documentary directed by Rafael Duarte.
Editor at Rafael Duarte
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for The Extra Mile (2025), a feature documentary directed by Rafael Duarte.
Assistant Editor at Barba Ensopada de Sangue
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Assistant editor for Barba Ensopada de Sangue, directed by Aly Muritiba (2025).
Assistant Editor at Greice
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assistant editor for Greice, directed by Leo Mouramateus (2024).
Assistant Editor at Nona
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assistant editor for Nona, directed by Camila José Donoso (2019).
Assistant Editor at The Trial
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Assistant editor for The Trial, directed by María Ramos (2018).
Assistant Editor at Sócrates (TV series)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assistant editor for the TV series Sócrates, directed by Walter Salles; in post-production (2023).
Assistant Editor at Compulsão (TV series)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Assistant editor for the TV series Compulsão (2015-2017).
Assistant Editor at Liberdade de Gênero (TV series)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Assistant editor for the TV series Liberdade de Gênero (2015-2017).
Assistant Editor at Família é Família (TV series)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Assistant editor for the TV series Família é Família (2015-2017).
Co-Editor at Aurora (documentary)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-Editor for feature documentary Aurora; festival: Visions du Reel official competition 2025.
Co-Editor and Post-Production Coordinator at Maria Ramos – Secret Friend
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Co-Editor and Post-Production Coordinator of Secret Friend; Doclisboa, Festival dei Popoli; released in Dutch and Brazilian cinemas.
Editor at Rafael Duarte - Beyond Dreams and related titles
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Editor of feature sports and environment documentaries: Beyond Dreams (2019); Rio by Unique Sights (2021); Awakening (2024); Endangered Paradise (2024); The Extra Mile (2025).
Assistant Editor at Barba Ensopada de Sangue; Greice; Nona; The Trial
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Assistant Editor to international fiction and doc productions: Barba Ensopada de Sangue (Aly Muritiba, 2025); Greice (Leo Mouramateus, 2024); Nona (Camila José Donoso, 2019); The Trial (Maria Ramos, 2018).
Assistant Editor at Compulsão; Liberdade de Gênero; Família é Família (TV Series)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Assistant editor of TV series Compulsão, Liberdade de Gênero and Família é Família (João Jardim, 2015-2017).

Education

Master of Arts in Film Studies at Universiteit van Amsterdam
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor in Film Studies at PUC-Rio, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Master of Arts in Film Studies at Universiteit van Amsterdam
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor in Film Studies at PUC-Rio, Brazil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services