I am a film editor with experience in cinema, television, and branded content. In 2016, I edited Mine (produced by Peter Safran and distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures), which earned a nomination at the Nastri d’Argento Awards, one of Italy’s most prestigious film honors. My projects have been released on Netflix, Prime Video, Sky, SkyArte, and featured at the Venice Film Festival – Giornate degli Autori. Several of the films I worked on have received international recognition, including Rwanda (Best Dramatic Feature, ECU Film Festival, Paris) and Ciurè (2023, multiple international awards). In 2024, I edited Al Progredire della Notte (As the Night Progresses), a horror feature acclaimed by both critics and audiences, now set for a theatrical release in the United States. Beyond film, I have edited high-impact projects for global brands and media such as Vogue, BBC, and Belmond. Since 2021, I have been teaching film editing (currently at BlowUp Academy), and in 2024 I became a Blackmagic Certified Trainer. What truly defines my work, however, is my sensitivity and storytelling intuition, which allow me to shape images and sounds into emotional and meaningful experiences.…

Matteo Santi

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I am a film editor with experience in cinema, television, and branded content. In 2016, I edited Mine (produced by Peter Safran and distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures), which earned a nomination at the Nastri d’Argento Awards, one of Italy’s most prestigious film honors. My projects have been released on Netflix, Prime Video, Sky, SkyArte, and featured at the Venice Film Festival – Giornate degli Autori. Several of the films I worked on have received international recognition, including Rwanda (Best Dramatic Feature, ECU Film Festival, Paris) and Ciurè (2023, multiple international awards). In 2024, I edited Al Progredire della Notte (As the Night Progresses), a horror feature acclaimed by both critics and audiences, now set for a theatrical release in the United States. Beyond film, I have edited high-impact projects for global brands and media such as Vogue, BBC, and Belmond. Since 2021, I have been teaching film editing (currently at BlowUp Academy), and in 2024 I became a Blackmagic Certified Trainer. What truly defines my work, however, is my sensitivity and storytelling intuition, which allow me to shape images and sounds into emotional and meaningful experiences.…

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I am a film editor with experience in cinema, television, and branded content.

In 2016, I edited Mine (produced by Peter Safran and distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures), which earned a nomination at the Nastri d’Argento Awards, one of Italy’s most prestigious film honors.

My projects have been released on Netflix, Prime Video, Sky, SkyArte, and featured at the Venice Film Festival – Giornate degli Autori. Several of the films I worked on have received international recognition, including Rwanda (Best Dramatic Feature, ECU Film Festival, Paris) and Ciurè (2023, multiple international awards).

In 2024, I edited Al Progredire della Notte (As the Night Progresses), a horror feature acclaimed by both critics and audiences, now set for a theatrical release in the United States.

Beyond film, I have edited high-impact projects for global brands and media such as Vogue, BBC, and Belmond. Since 2021, I have been teaching film editing (currently at BlowUp Academy), and in 2024 I became a Blackmagic Certified Trainer.

What truly defines my work, however, is my sensitivity and storytelling intuition, which allow me to shape images and sounds into emotional and meaningful experiences.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Mine at Mercuriodomina/Universal Pictures / Eagle Pictures
January 1, 2015 - May 30, 2015
Edited the feature film Mine (produced by Peter Safran, distributed worldwide). Nominated for the Nastri d’Argento Award for Best Editing.
Rwanda at Horizon Studio
September 30, 2017 - Present
Edited Rwanda, screened at the Venice Film Festival – Giornate degli Autori and awarded Best Dramatic Feature at the ECU Film Festival, Paris.
Ops at Notorious Pictures
June 1, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Edited Ops – L’Evento, released in 250 theaters across Italy.
Ciurè at Sicilian Social Star
December 1, 2022 - May 30, 2023
Edited Ciurè, distributed by CG Entertainment and winner of multiple international awards.
Al Progredire della Notte at Meclimone/ Cg Entertainment
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Edited Al Progredire della Notte (As the Night Progresses), a critically acclaimed horror feature, now set for U.S. theatrical release.
Documentary Editor at RAI / SkyArte / BBC StoryWorks
September 30, 2025 - Present
Edited documentaries including I Giganti del Mare (RAI), Con l’aiuto di Dio (SkyArte), and Campus Peroni (BBC StoryWorks).
Montatore at Kairos Studio Film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Montaggio del film Le Vie della Lana (2024) per Kairos Studio Film (documentario).
Montatore at Ls Production
January 1, 2023 - Present
MIA – Spot (2023).
Montatore at Eshu Adv
January 1, 2023 - Present
DESTINAZIONE ROMAGNA – Spot TV (2023).
Montatore at OndaFilm
January 1, 2023 - Present
TRE RAGAZZI – Documentario (2023).
Montatore at Nicola Bozzo
January 1, 2023 - Present
BHAKTAPUR – Documentario (2023).
Montatore at Manufactory
January 1, 2022 - Present
SOSPESI – Corporate/Identity (2022).
Montatore at Belmond / Flying Donkeys Film
January 1, 2022 - Present
THE CINEMATIC SOUL OF PORTOFINO – Documentario (2022).
Montatore at CG Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - Present
CIURE’ – Documentario (2022).
Montatore at BBC
January 1, 2021 - Present
BBC STORYWORKS: CAMPUS PERONI – Documentario (2021).
Montatore at Studio Kairos / Geo Docu
January 1, 2021 - Present
I GIGANTI DEL MARE – Docu/Fiction (2021).
Montatore at Lvda Production
January 1, 2020 - Present
DA ZERO_A RANDOM – Film (2020).
Montatore at CG Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - Present
ANJA - REAL LOVE GIRL – Corto (2020).
Montatore at Skillsnet/William Lombardo
January 1, 2020 - Present
LA PARTICELLA FANTASMA – Film (2020).
Montatore at Creative Comics
January 1, 2019 - Present
SPORE – Docu/Fiction (2019).
Montatore at Horizon Film
January 1, 2019 - Present
IL MURO – Fashion (2019).
Montatore at Khalder Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
ELLIE – REAL LOVE GIRL / 055 – Women Empowerment – Documentario (2019).
Montatore at Cuma Project
January 1, 2018 - Present
THE BIRDS BY RIO LEMPA – Documentario (2018).
Montatore at Khalder Productions
January 1, 2018 - Present
VOGUE ARABIA – Documentario (2018).
Montatore at Notorious Pictures / One Shot
January 1, 2018 - Present
OPS L’EVENTO – Distribuito al cinema (2018).
Montatore at Daimon Film / Stefano Salvati
January 1, 2018 - Present
UNA LUNGA STORIA D’AMORE (GINO PAOLI) – Videoclip (2018).
Montatore at Daimon Film / Stefano Salvati
January 1, 2018 - Present
NOTTE PRIMA DEGLI ESAMI – Videoclip (2018).
Montatore at Daimon Film / Edoardo Bennato
January 1, 2017 - Present
MASTRO GEPPETTO – Film (2017).
Montatore at Horizon Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
RWANDA – Documentario (2016). Presentato a Venezia; vincitore all’Ecù Film Festival di Parigi come “Best Dramatic Feature”.
Mine at Mercurio Domina / Safran Company/ Eagle Pictures
January 1, 2017 - Present
Edited the feature film Mine (produced by Peter Safran, distributed worldwide). Nominated for the Nastri d’Argento Award for Best Editing.
Video Editor at Horizon Studio
December 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Montaggio del film Rwanda; presentato alla Mostra di Venezia/Giornate degli Autori; riconoscimenti al festival Ecù di Parigi come Best Dramatic Feature.
Video Editor at Creative Comics
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Montaggio di progetti Spore; disponibile su ChiliTV; contenuti doc/fiction (2019).
Video Editor at Belmond / Flying Donkeys Film
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Montaggio del documentario The Cinematic Soul of Portofino.
Montatore at BBC StoryWorks
December 31, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Campus Peroni – Documentary (2021).
Docente Montaggio (Schermi e Lavagne) at Cineteca di Bologna - Schermi e Lavagne
December 31, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Docente di Montaggio nel progetto educativo Schermi e Lavagne, rivolto a bambini, ragazzi e insegnanti.

Education

Diploma in Regia e Montaggio Video at Accademia del Cinema di Bologna
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

CERTIFIED TRAINER DAVINCI RESOLVE 19 Beginners Guide
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2026
CERTIFIED TRAINER DAVINCI RESOLVE 18 Colorist Guide T3
May 30, 2024 - September 30, 2026
Nastri d’Argento 2017 - Miglior Montaggio (Mine)
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Best Dramatic Feature - Ecù Film Festival Paris (Rwanda)
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Nastri d’Argento 2017 – nomination for Best Montage (Mine)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Ecù Film Festival Paris – Best Dramatic Feature (Rwanda)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE608 The Cinematic Soul of Portofino | Belmond
    Delve into the cinematic legacy of Portofino. This year Belmond were thrilled to team up with the Italian Riviera Film Festival to celebrate Portofino's silver screen heritage, producing a heartfelt short film presented by beloved actor Alessandro Gassmann. Commissioned by Belmond from local production company Flying Donkeys, the film honours legendary actor, director, screenwriter and Splendido guest, Vittorio Gassmann - Alessandro’s father. Set as a paragon of Portofino’s luxury, holidays at the Splendido are the perfect way to live out your own piece of Italian cinema. filmdirector videoeditor video advert…
    uniE608 Ellie | NUMÉRO RUSSIA 055 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
    Ellie | Numéro Russia 055 – Empowerment delle donne Titolo di lavoro: montatore cinematografico Azienda/Organizzazione: Khalder Productions / Irene Cacciarini Descrizione: A cura di Ellie | Numéro Russia 055 – Women Empowerment, un progetto video di alta moda creato con la fotografa e regista Irene Cacciarini. Il video mescola una grafica sorprendente e forti scelte estetiche per celebrare la forza e l'identità delle donne nella moda contemporanea.…
    uniE608 DieMauer (Rai Documentary)
    Die Mauer – The Wall “When the Wall fell, people ran through the streets…” Die Mauer – The Wall recounted one of the most impenetrable and deadly barriers in human history, a structure that divided a city for 28 years and caused the death of hundreds. The project was based on more than 20 months of field research and interviews, gathering testimonies from over 40 men and women who, during the Cold War, risked everything to attempt the unimaginable: crossing the most lethal wall in the world. Through authentic accounts and journalistic investigation, Die Mauer brought to the screen unforgettable true stories of determination, courage, and faith in the name of freedom and human rights. Role: Film Editor…
    uniE608 VisitRomagna (30 sec.)
    Visit Romagna 2023 – TV Commercial In 2023, Eshu Adv produced a television commercial for Destinazione Turistica Romagna, developed in a delicate context. After the devastating floods in May, the challenge was to create an authentic story that honored the resilience of the region while inviting Italians back to their beloved holiday destination. An early concept involved actors, constructed sets, and cinematic equipment, resulting in a staged and polished narrative. Eventually, however, the creative team chose a different and more powerful approach: authenticity. The spot was built entirely from archival and amateur footage, capturing genuine smiles, gestures, and memories of tourists who had spent their summers in Romagna across decades. The research phase required days of work in the Rimini and Bologna film archives, Riviera theme parks, and private collections. The selected material spanned from Super-8 reels of the 1960s, to 1950s cine-news clips, to contemporary smartphone videos. By combining different eras, the commercial conveyed what had changed over time — and what had never changed: Romagna is Italy’s holiday destination. The editing process played a central role. I designed a dynamic montage, using action matches and fluid transitions to connect images from different decades into a continuous visual flow. This editing style emphasized the passage of time while maintaining a sense of energy and renewal. Each cut was carefully shaped to highlight emotion, rhythm, and narrative consistency. The structure of the commercial reflected this concept: an opening statement that times change, a closing reminder that Romagna’s welcoming spirit does not, and a central section that presented the holiday experiences of Italians as the connecting thread. The final images — a lifeguard opening his umbrella at dawn and a drone flying over historic boats — symbolized resilience, heritage, and readiness for the future. The project was also enriched by personal stories discovered during research. One 70-year-old man, who had filmed his Riviera holidays as a young adult, agreed to license his footage on the condition that the fee be donated to charity for flood relief. This heartfelt gesture reflected the genuine connection between Romagna and its visitors. The finished spot was not nostalgic, but forward-looking — a vibrant celebration of continuity, hospitality, and joy. It spoke to generations of Italians who had experienced Romagna and would continue to return. Credits: Production Company: Eshu Adv Srl Directors: Matteo Di Grazia & Matteo Ricca Art Director: Mauro Pierro Production Director: Eugenio Giovanardi Archival Research: Michele Astolfi Editing: Matteo Santi Color Grading: Tobia Montanari Sound Design & Mix: Corrado Magalotti – Tam Tam Studio Rec. Voice-over: Riccardo Petrozzi Audio CDP: VoxFarm Srl video…
    uniE608 Quel Castello (Commercial)
    I edited the official commercial for Quel Castello, shaping visuals and atmospheres into a compelling narrative that conveys history, elegance, and mystery. Through rhythm, light, and mood, the spot invites the audience on an emotional journey into the identity of the place, turning architecture into experience and time into storytelling. video…
    uniE608 Al Progredire Della Notte (2025)
    Ha curato sia il lungometraggio che il trailer ufficiale di Al Progredire della Notte, un film horror diretto da Davide Montecchi. Il film ha ricevuto forti consensi di critica e pubblico in Italia ed è destinato ad un'uscita nelle sale negli Stati Uniti. videoeditor video…