Hi, I'm Alessandro Barnett, an experienced editor with a comprehensive background in storytelling through video and sound. I've collaborated on a wide range of projects from feature-length documentaries and theatrical teaser trailers to commercial spots and docudramas for networks like Paramount, Youtube, ABC, NBC, Netflix, and Peacock. I specialize in creating compelling narratives from large volumes of verite footage, and my strengths include cutting with music and reshaping storylines to maximize impact. In my work, I bring both aesthetic and technical expertise in editing and post-production processes, whether supervising or independently managing projects. I am proficient with tools like Avid, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve. My passion lies in delivering long form documentaries, commercials, promos, and short-form visual stories that engage and inform audiences with crisp, creative editorial craftsmanship.

Alessandro Barnett

Hi, I'm Alessandro Barnett, an experienced editor with a comprehensive background in storytelling through video and sound. I've collaborated on a wide range of projects from feature-length documentaries and theatrical teaser trailers to commercial spots and docudramas for networks like Paramount, Youtube, ABC, NBC, Netflix, and Peacock. I specialize in creating compelling narratives from large volumes of verite footage, and my strengths include cutting with music and reshaping storylines to maximize impact. In my work, I bring both aesthetic and technical expertise in editing and post-production processes, whether supervising or independently managing projects. I am proficient with tools like Avid, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve. My passion lies in delivering long form documentaries, commercials, promos, and short-form visual stories that engage and inform audiences with crisp, creative editorial craftsmanship.

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Hi, I’m Alessandro Barnett, an experienced editor with a comprehensive background in storytelling through video and sound. I’ve collaborated on a wide range of projects from feature-length documentaries and theatrical teaser trailers to commercial spots and docudramas for networks like Paramount, Youtube, ABC, NBC, Netflix, and Peacock. I specialize in creating compelling narratives from large volumes of verite footage, and my strengths include cutting with music and reshaping storylines to maximize impact.

In my work, I bring both aesthetic and technical expertise in editing and post-production processes, whether supervising or independently managing projects. I am proficient with tools like Avid, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve. My passion lies in delivering long form documentaries, commercials, promos, and short-form visual stories that engage and inform audiences with crisp, creative editorial craftsmanship.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Various Studios and Networks
January 1, 2003 - Present
Edited numerous documentary films, TV series, commercials, and promotional material for high-profile clients and platforms such as Netflix, Paramount Studios, A&E, Discovery Channel, NBC, ABC, and Hulu. Worked on projects ranging from one-hour crime shows, docudramas, primetime specials, and commercial campaigns to teaser trailers and multi-episode series, demonstrating strong storytelling skills and adaptability across formats. Specialized in cutting with music, reconstructing storylines, and creating engaging narratives from vast verité footage.
Editor at Shady Film/Diga
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked on theatrical teaser trailers including "STANS" scheduled for 2025 release, overseeing the editorial process to craft engaging film marketing content.
Editor at Paramount Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited the feature length documentary "Mother Land" completed in 2025, delivering a tightly woven narrative through detailed footage assembly and sound design.
Editor at Diga Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited three one-hour episodes of the unscripted MMA series "UFL Genesis" in 2024, managing complex action sequences and integrating dynamic sound editing.
Editor at RFK Foundation
December 31, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Produced and edited long and short documentary videos for the "RFK GALA/ NYC" in 2023 and 2024, combining compelling storytelling with emotive visuals and soundscapes.
Editor at Helmet Content / AMEX
December 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Edited multiple commercial spots and webisodes for AMEX Business Class in 2023, creating polished promotional content supporting brand marketing goals.
Editor at Category 6 / A&E
December 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Edited two one-hour documentaries "Witness to Murder" in 2023 and "First Blood" in 2021, including the pilot episode, balancing investigative narratives with cinematic pacing.
Editor at Netflix / Stephen David
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Edited three one-hour episodes of the documentary series "Human: The World Within" in 2020, crafting emotionally resonant stories from extensive verite footage.
Additional Editor at Netflix / Hot Snakes Entertainment
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Contributed to post-production editing on "Deaf U" (2020) and "Buried Truth" (2019) on Nat Geo, supporting story development and final cut polish.
Editor at Discovery ID / Peacock Productions
December 31, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Edited various long-form and episodic crime documentaries and specials including "Disappeared" seasons 2-9, "Shattered", "Six Degrees of Separation", and "Grave Mysteries" between 2011 and 2018, producing compelling narrative storytelling.
Editor at ABC / Primetime
December 31, 2015 - August 21, 2025
Edited multiple docudrama series such as "Save My Life" episodes (2015) and "NY Med" (2014), creating engaging health and human interest narratives for primetime TV audiences.

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Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail