I’m a documentary filmmaker, editor and archival researcher who sources, licenses, and manages archival material for feature docs and multi-episode series. I’ve built and managed expansive archival databases, led rights clearances, and collaborated closely with directors to shape narrative and script. I’m passionate about turning historical materials into compelling stories while navigating legal and creative challenges. I also work as a documentary editor on nonfiction and archival-based films. My editing experience includes shaping interview-driven narratives, integrating archival materials, and collaborating closely with directors and producers on story development and structure.

Lucia Fox-Shapiro

I’m a documentary filmmaker, editor and archival researcher who sources, licenses, and manages archival material for feature docs and multi-episode series. I’ve built and managed expansive archival databases, led rights clearances, and collaborated closely with directors to shape narrative and script. I’m passionate about turning historical materials into compelling stories while navigating legal and creative challenges. I also work as a documentary editor on nonfiction and archival-based films. My editing experience includes shaping interview-driven narratives, integrating archival materials, and collaborating closely with directors and producers on story development and structure.

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I’m a documentary filmmaker, editor and archival researcher who sources, licenses, and manages archival material for feature docs and multi-episode series. I’ve built and managed expansive archival databases, led rights clearances, and collaborated closely with directors to shape narrative and script. I’m passionate about turning historical materials into compelling stories while navigating legal and creative challenges.

I also work as a documentary editor on nonfiction and archival-based films. My editing experience includes shaping interview-driven narratives, integrating archival materials, and collaborating closely with directors and producers on story development and structure.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Archival Researcher at The Ciesla Foundation
February 1, 2025 - Present
Researched, sourced and delivered archival stills, footage, and documents from archives, libraries, and private collections for a feature documentary. Led copyright research and clearances process, including licensing, permissions, and rights tracking for stock and archival materials.
Associate Producer/Archival Researcher at Cabbage Leaf Pictures
March 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Conducted archival research and producing for a multi-episode true crime series (Netflix, HBO, Peacock), sourcing and clearing family archives, stock footage, and third-party media. Managed large-scale archival databases of photos, videos, and documents; credited as Archival Producer on PBS’s Human Footprint (Episode 6). Performed detailed metadata entry and asset tracking in Airtable for editorial and legal review.
Editor, Archival Researcher, & Co-Producer at Abelmann & Associates
December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
Editor for short documentary and creator of archival databases; sourced and licensed archival media; assisted with grant writing and fundraising applications; collaborated with director to adapt historical writings into film script.
Assistant Editor at Chasing the Moon Productions
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Assisted in editing feature documentary; managed footage ingest, proxy creation, project organization, and preparation for transcription; synced 4K interview and b-roll; created and managed original footage and archival databases; sourced archival media and coordinated with historical archives and libraries.
Editor & Archival Researcher at Gemini Entertainment Group
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Editor for feature-length documentary; cut promotional reels for social media; conducted archival research, sourcing media and creating and managing archival databases.
Editor, Co-Writer, & Archival Researcher at The Ciesla Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Edited, co-wrote, and conducted archival research for the feature documentary; created a feature-length film from eight hours of Shoah Foundation testimony footage and archival materials; created stock footage and music cue sheets, clearing rights for hundreds of third-party media pieces; managed post-production deliverables and timelines.
Assistant Editor at The Ciesla Foundation
July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Assisted in editing a feature documentary; cleared rights for third-party media and ensured legal compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies; Minor in Media and Social Change at USC School of Cinematic Arts – Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services