As an award-winning video editor with over eight years of expertise in character-driven documentary series, I craft compelling visual stories from complex human experiences. I've edited over 25 acclaimed short documentaries, including 'One Day in Gaza' (13M+ views, Peabody Award 2024), blending user-generated footage with cinematic storytelling for digital audiences. To see my work, visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Antonia Perelló

As an award-winning video editor with over eight years of expertise in character-driven documentary series, I craft compelling visual stories from complex human experiences. I've edited over 25 acclaimed short documentaries, including 'One Day in Gaza' (13M+ views, Peabody Award 2024), blending user-generated footage with cinematic storytelling for digital audiences. To see my work, visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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As an award-winning video editor with over eight years of expertise in character-driven documentary series, I craft compelling visual stories from complex human experiences.

I’ve edited over 25 acclaimed short documentaries, including ‘One Day in Gaza’ (13M+ views, Peabody Award 2024), blending user-generated footage with cinematic storytelling for digital audiences.

To see my work, visit Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor / Producer at Al Jazeera
January 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Produced and edited 25+ short documentaries for Al Jazeera English’s Close Up, focusing on social justice stories. Specialized in narrative editing using recorded material, archive, and user-generated footage. Adapted edits for vertical and horizontal formats across social platforms. Managed scripting, sound, subtitles, and publishing workflows.
Documentary Editor & Producer at Freelance – Various clients
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Edited short documentaries for clients including the International Labour Organization and Chilean think tanks. Collaborated with César Hidalgo on a Chilean think tanks feature about public opinion and decision-making in post-protest Chile. Developed story structure, assembled rough cuts, and managed post-production for independent projects.
Content Reviewer at Life in a Day 2020
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Content Reviewer for the Life in a Day 2020 feature documentary.
Assistant Editor at Cábala Films
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Edited Finite: The Climate of Change; supported footage organization and preliminary scene edits for this feature documentary.
Video Assistant / Editor at Cábala Films
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported science communication editing, including a children's dinosaur series and documentary shorts. Edited The Secret Life of the Panda of the Andes (for ARTE), winner of Best Endangered Species Documentary at NYC Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (2020).
Production Assistant at Mimbre Films
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Production Assistant and Social Media Consultant. Provided editing consultancy for The Journey of Mona Lisa (feature). Represented the company at Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Education

Master of Arts in Ethnographic and Documentary Film at University College London (UCL), United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Academic Exchange at University College London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education