Valentín Pua

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Senior documentary editor and documentary director with 15+ years of experience shaping feature documentaries, documentary series, and branded content for international platforms and production companies, including…

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Senior documentary editor and documentary director with 15+ years of experience shaping feature documentaries, documentary series, and branded content for international platforms and production companies, including Netflix, ViX and HBO. Specialized in narrative structure, story development, and editorial strategy—working closely with directors and producers from raw footage through final delivery.

Experienced as a documentary director and cinematographer, bringing a strong understanding of visual storytelling and production to the editing room. Leads editorial teams, manages workflows, oversees archive research integration, and develops sound/music and post-production approaches to support compelling, high-impact non-fiction storytelling across Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined August 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • PortugueseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Government

Work experience· 8 roles

Lead Documentary Editor · NetflixJan 2026 – Dec 2026 · 1 yr

Lead documentary editor for the Netflix miniseries Ronaldinho: The One and Only Documentary Miniseries.

Documentary Editor · HedonisT Studio (Brazil)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Edits micro-documentaries and branded documentaries for digital campaigns. Develops documentary narratives for branded content. Works remotely with creative and directing teams in Brazil.

Lead Documentary Editor · ViXJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Lead documentary editor for the ViX feature documentary Laura Bozzo.

Co-Editor | Trailer Editor · ViXJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Additional Editor | Trailer Editor · NetflixDec 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Documentary Director and Documentary Editor (Freelance) · FACTSTORY - AFP GroupDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Production Assistant · HBODec 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Documentary Director / Editor · IndependentDec 2015 – Present · 11 yrs

Education

Master's Degree (Director of Photography) · EDUCATION Master - E.S.C.A.C – Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya2030 – 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography · E.C.U – Escuela de Cine del Uruguay2030 – 2026
Audio visual production certificate · Instituto BIOS2030 – 2026
Technical Diploma in Digital Audio & Video Post-Production · Taller de Informática2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Rose d'O r La tinos 2026 — Nominee, Best Documentary (Recognition)2026
India Catalina Awards 2024 — Winner, Best Sports Production (Recognition)2024
PRODU Awards — Winner, Best Opening Design (Recognition)2023

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