I'm Francesca Era, a freelance editor based in Milan with over two decades of experience in film, advertising, and TV production. Since 1998 I have collaborated with brands such as Alfa Romeo, Barilla, BMW, Campari, Dixan, Ferrari, Ferrero, Fiat, Kellogg’s, L’Oréal, Martini, Maserati, Mediaset, McDonald’s, Nivea, Netflix, Reebok, Renault, Sky, Toyota, and Yamaha, delivering editing and post-production services for film, TV and advertising projects. I am proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer. As a mother of a grown son, I love travelling, movies and swimming. I bring a collaborative spirit, strong technical skills, and a passion for storytelling to every project I edit.

Francesca Era

I'm Francesca Era, a freelance editor based in Milan with over two decades of experience in film, advertising, and TV production. Since 1998 I have collaborated with brands such as Alfa Romeo, Barilla, BMW, Campari, Dixan, Ferrari, Ferrero, Fiat, Kellogg’s, L’Oréal, Martini, Maserati, Mediaset, McDonald’s, Nivea, Netflix, Reebok, Renault, Sky, Toyota, and Yamaha, delivering editing and post-production services for film, TV and advertising projects. I am proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer. As a mother of a grown son, I love travelling, movies and swimming. I bring a collaborative spirit, strong technical skills, and a passion for storytelling to every project I edit.

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I’m Francesca Era, a freelance editor based in Milan with over two decades of experience in film, advertising, and TV production. Since 1998 I have collaborated with brands such as Alfa Romeo, Barilla, BMW, Campari, Dixan, Ferrari, Ferrero, Fiat, Kellogg’s, L’Oréal, Martini, Maserati, Mediaset, McDonald’s, Nivea, Netflix, Reebok, Renault, Sky, Toyota, and Yamaha, delivering editing and post-production services for film, TV and advertising projects. I am proficient in industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer.

As a mother of a grown son, I love travelling, movies and swimming. I bring a collaborative spirit, strong technical skills, and a passion for storytelling to every project I edit.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Freelance editor for film, advertising, and TV production; collaborated with major brands and clients. Proficient in editing software Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer.
Chief Editor and Post Production Manager at LUMIERE, Milan
December 31, 1998 - September 9, 2025
Led editing and post-production operations; managed workflows and teams for film and television projects.
Chief Editor and Post Production Manager at NEW PARTNERS, Milan
December 31, 1996 - September 9, 2025
Oversaw editing and post-production for multiple projects; coordinated with production teams.
Editor Assistant at EDITING ONE (O. Bargero), Milan
December 31, 1992 - September 9, 2025
Edited and assisted editors, supporting post-production workflows.
Editor Assistant at BOZZETTO, Milan
December 31, 1990 - September 9, 2025
Editor assistant across various projects.
Editor Assistant at ORTI FILM / ITALIANA PRODUZIONI (TV series Don Tonino)
December 31, 1989 - September 9, 2025
Editor assistant for the TV series Don Tonino.
Editor Assistant at M FILM, Milan
December 31, 1988 - September 9, 2025
Editor assistant for the TV doc series RAI Europa Giovani.
Editor Assistant at ALLIANZ FILMPRODUKTION, Berlin
July 1, 1988 - September 9, 2025
Editor assistant to Graham Parker for Allianz Filmporduktions.

Education

Program in German Literature and Philosophy at Technische Universität Berlin
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988
Translator and Interpreter Certificate (German and English) at Scuola Superiore Interpreti e Traduttori, Milan
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Film Maker Certificate at C.F.P. per la Tecnica Cinetelevisiva, Milan
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984
Classical Baccalaureate at Liceo Classico Statale G. Carducci, Milan
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

Translator and Interpreter Certificate (German and English)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Film Maker Certificate
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984
Classical Baccalaureate
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1981

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other