Hi, I'm Michele Saponara, a video editor and post-production professional with over nine years of experience specializing in both the technical and creative treatment of images and sound for television and film. I love collaborating on high-profile projects and integrating AI tools into my workflow to deliver high-quality final products efficiently. I enjoy blending traditional editing techniques with cutting-edge AI-assisted tools like Runway ML and Adobe Enhance Speech, which helps me explore new visual languages and optimize production for both traditional and digital-first formats. I'm passionate about creating compelling visual narratives that connect with audiences.

Michele Saponara

Hi, I'm Michele Saponara, a video editor and post-production professional with over nine years of experience specializing in both the technical and creative treatment of images and sound for television and film. I love collaborating on high-profile projects and integrating AI tools into my workflow to deliver high-quality final products efficiently. I enjoy blending traditional editing techniques with cutting-edge AI-assisted tools like Runway ML and Adobe Enhance Speech, which helps me explore new visual languages and optimize production for both traditional and digital-first formats. I'm passionate about creating compelling visual narratives that connect with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Michele Saponara, a video editor and post-production professional with over nine years of experience specializing in both the technical and creative treatment of images and sound for television and film. I love collaborating on high-profile projects and integrating AI tools into my workflow to deliver high-quality final products efficiently.

I enjoy blending traditional editing techniques with cutting-edge AI-assisted tools like Runway ML and Adobe Enhance Speech, which helps me explore new visual languages and optimize production for both traditional and digital-first formats. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual narratives that connect with audiences.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor at Fremantle (Netflix Project)
November 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Lead video editor for a Netflix documentary, working closely with the director and post-production team to craft a high-quality visual narrative. Integrated AI-assisted tools (e.g., Runway ML, Adobe Enhance) to streamline editing workflows, automate visual tasks, and enhance creative efficiency.
Video Editor at Who is the Mole?
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managed the entire editing process for the reality show, supervising the integration of various multimedia elements and ensuring narrative coherence.
Video Editor at Effetto Nicholas (Docu)
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Edited and enhanced archival footage for this emotionally-driven documentary. Worked on refining the narrative flow and visual atmosphere using a combination of traditional editing and AI-assisted enhancement tools (Runway ML, DaVinci Resolve).
Finalizer at D-Color Srl, Rome
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
In charge of finalizing projects for broadcast, ensuring video and audio quality for distribution.
Assistant Video Editor at Fremantle, Rome
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Supported editing on various TV programs, including timeline management and technical assistance in post-production.

Education

Diploma at Istituto Professionale Roberto Rossellini, Rome
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Avid Media Composer Certified User – Level 1
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Shaping Emotions through Editing – Workshop with Roberto Perpignani (Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Rome)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment