I'm a video editor, filmmaker and videographer from California, with six-plus years of professional experience across documentary, branded content, performing arts, and multi-cam live events. My core strengths are editing and camera operation. I came up as a shooter, which means I edit with the full arc in mind: I know what footage costs, what the camera operator was going for, and how to honor that in the cut. That dual perspective is what differentiates my work from most editors or camera operators working separately. It means faster decisions, stronger cuts, and a collaborator who understands the full production pipeline from day one. Expert in Premiere Pro, I also specialize in DaVinci Resolve Studio for color grading and finishing, and After Effects for motion graphics. Experienced in multi-camera editing, narrative structure, and deadline-driven delivery across formats. Sector experience spans documentary and narrative film, performing arts, branded content, wellness and lifestyle, and multi-cam live events. Most drawn to work that takes storytelling seriously. French-American, trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, and available for remote editing and post-production work worldwide. ___Employment and Project Experience - Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator | Self-Employed | April 2025 – Present - Senior Video Editor & Camera Operator | High-End Cinematic Movement & Wellness Platform | June 2021 – March 2025 - Freelance Videographer & Editor | Self-Employed | 2019 – 2021 - Documentary Filmmaker | Snehasadan, Bombay, India | 2004 ___Selected Projects - Theater Performance Trailer : Fairy Gold | Camera operator and editor; trailer screened at a major performing arts conference in New York* - Brand Promo Video : Elixart | Director, camera operator, editor; full production - Ceramic Artist Documentary Portrait : Carole Neilson |Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client's Instagram - Jewelry Brand Film : NeoAncient | Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client's Instagram - Ritual Performance Video : Moon Valley Choir | Editor; independently screened in theaters - Community Documentary : Curious Forge | Director, camera operator, editor; full production…

Naima Pagano

I'm a video editor, filmmaker and videographer from California, with six-plus years of professional experience across documentary, branded content, performing arts, and multi-cam live events. My core strengths are editing and camera operation. I came up as a shooter, which means I edit with the full arc in mind: I know what footage costs, what the camera operator was going for, and how to honor that in the cut. That dual perspective is what differentiates my work from most editors or camera operators working separately. It means faster decisions, stronger cuts, and a collaborator who understands the full production pipeline from day one. Expert in Premiere Pro, I also specialize in DaVinci Resolve Studio for color grading and finishing, and After Effects for motion graphics. Experienced in multi-camera editing, narrative structure, and deadline-driven delivery across formats. Sector experience spans documentary and narrative film, performing arts, branded content, wellness and lifestyle, and multi-cam live events. Most drawn to work that takes storytelling seriously. French-American, trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, and available for remote editing and post-production work worldwide. ___Employment and Project Experience - Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator | Self-Employed | April 2025 – Present - Senior Video Editor & Camera Operator | High-End Cinematic Movement & Wellness Platform | June 2021 – March 2025 - Freelance Videographer & Editor | Self-Employed | 2019 – 2021 - Documentary Filmmaker | Snehasadan, Bombay, India | 2004 ___Selected Projects - Theater Performance Trailer : Fairy Gold | Camera operator and editor; trailer screened at a major performing arts conference in New York* - Brand Promo Video : Elixart | Director, camera operator, editor; full production - Ceramic Artist Documentary Portrait : Carole Neilson |Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client's Instagram - Jewelry Brand Film : NeoAncient | Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client's Instagram - Ritual Performance Video : Moon Valley Choir | Editor; independently screened in theaters - Community Documentary : Curious Forge | Director, camera operator, editor; full production…

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I’m a video editor, filmmaker and videographer from California, with six-plus years of professional experience across documentary, branded content, performing arts, and multi-cam live events.

My core strengths are editing and camera operation. I came up as a shooter, which means I edit with the full arc in mind: I know what footage costs, what the camera operator was going for, and how to honor that in the cut. That dual perspective is what differentiates my work from most editors or camera operators working separately. It means faster decisions, stronger cuts, and a collaborator who understands the full production pipeline from day one.

Expert in Premiere Pro, I also specialize in DaVinci Resolve Studio for color grading and finishing, and After Effects for motion graphics. Experienced in multi-camera editing, narrative structure, and deadline-driven delivery across formats.

Sector experience spans documentary and narrative film, performing arts, branded content, wellness and lifestyle, and multi-cam live events. Most drawn to work that takes storytelling seriously. French-American, trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, and available for remote editing and post-production work worldwide.

___Employment and Project Experience

  • Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator | Self-Employed | April 2025 – Present
  • Senior Video Editor & Camera Operator | High-End Cinematic Movement & Wellness Platform | June 2021 – March 2025
  • Freelance Videographer & Editor | Self-Employed | 2019 – 2021
  • Documentary Filmmaker | Snehasadan, Bombay, India | 2004

___Selected Projects

  • Theater Performance Trailer : Fairy Gold | Camera operator and editor; trailer screened at a major performing arts conference in New York*
  • Brand Promo Video : Elixart | Director, camera operator, editor; full production
  • Ceramic Artist Documentary Portrait : Carole Neilson |Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client’s Instagram
  • Jewelry Brand Film : NeoAncient | Director, camera operator, editor; ranked top 5 most viewed on client’s Instagram
  • Ritual Performance Video : Moon Valley Choir | Editor; independently screened in theaters
  • Community Documentary : Curious Forge | Director, camera operator, editor; full production
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Freelance Video Editor & Camera Operator at Self-Employed
April 1, 2025 - Present
Directed, filmed, and edited promotional and documentary content for multiple clients, managing end-to-end production from pre-production through post-production. Highlights include a brand promo for Festival Elixir Bar (Elixart), a branded video for NeoAncient, a portrait documentary for Carole Neilson, and a multi-cam theater trailer for Fairy Gold. Also produced a standalone editing pass for Moon Valley Choir’s 90-minute performance condensed into a single-song piece; the work supported new theater partnerships and industry connections.
Senior Video Editor & Camera Operator at High-End Cinematic Movement & Wellness Platform
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Led editing and on-set camera operations for branded content, multi-camera live events, and trailers. Managed a 100+ TB video archive across two NAS systems and built a 6 TB B-roll library, enabling efficient asset retrieval. Contributed to audience growth: YouTube views reached ~8 million with ~33K subscribers and Instagram following grew from ~40K to >300K. Streamlined post-production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 40% while collaborating with creative teams and social media.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Directed, filmed, and edited an art-space documentary (Curious Forge); produced promotional and social videos for local artists and women-led businesses; managed end-to-end production including concept development, filming, audio, and editing.
Entrepreneur & Educator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Designed and facilitated workshops in environmental education, somatic movement, and creative practice; conceptualized, produced, and marketed independent textile work, managing the full creative process from design through sales.
Documentary Filmmaker at Snehasadan
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Independently raised €10,000 to fund production; documented street children and social workers in Mumbai; directed and edited a 20-minute documentary; collaborated with Hindi translators to convey subjects’ testimonials and facilitated community screenings with support from youth-focused editorial organization.

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Filmmaking & Video Production Studies at Sierra College, Rocklin, CA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master in Sustainable Development & International Trade at Universities of Montpellier & Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

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