I am an award-winning and multi-Emmy-nominated Lead Film Editor and former Creative Director at VICE Media, with over 15 years of experience crafting documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and VICE TV. Known for combining compelling storytelling with a cinematic eye, my work includes acclaimed documentaries such as Chemsex, The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate, and On a Knife Edge. With over 40 award nominations and 15 wins, I bring strong editorial instincts, leadership experience, and technical expertise across all stages of post-production. I collaborate closely with directors, journalists, and producers from pitch to post-production while mentoring and managing editorial teams and nurturing emerging talent.

Marta Velasquez

I am an award-winning and multi-Emmy-nominated Lead Film Editor and former Creative Director at VICE Media, with over 15 years of experience crafting documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and VICE TV. Known for combining compelling storytelling with a cinematic eye, my work includes acclaimed documentaries such as Chemsex, The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate, and On a Knife Edge. With over 40 award nominations and 15 wins, I bring strong editorial instincts, leadership experience, and technical expertise across all stages of post-production. I collaborate closely with directors, journalists, and producers from pitch to post-production while mentoring and managing editorial teams and nurturing emerging talent.

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I am an award-winning and multi-Emmy-nominated Lead Film Editor and former Creative Director at VICE Media, with over 15 years of experience crafting documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, and VICE TV. Known for combining compelling storytelling with a cinematic eye, my work includes acclaimed documentaries such as Chemsex, The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate, and On a Knife Edge.

With over 40 award nominations and 15 wins, I bring strong editorial instincts, leadership experience, and technical expertise across all stages of post-production. I collaborate closely with directors, journalists, and producers from pitch to post-production while mentoring and managing editorial teams and nurturing emerging talent.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, Edit Supervisor & Lead Editor at VICE Media
January 1, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Led creative strategy and storytelling direction across documentary output for Vice UK and international teams. Oversaw editorial tone, visual language, and final delivery of award-winning feature-length and episodic content. Collaborated with directors, journalists, and producers from pitch to post-production. Mentored and managed editing teams, nurturing emerging editorial talent.
Senior Documentary Editor at Freelance & VICE Studios
January 1, 2010 - July 10, 2025
Edited longform and short form documentaries for global broadcasters and streaming platforms. Known for building narrative tension, emotional resonance, and visual rhythm in complex stories. Worked across sensitive, investigative, and social justice content.
Creative Director, Edit Supervisor & Lead Editor at VICE Media
December 31, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Led creative strategy and storytelling direction across documentary output for Vice UK and international teams. Oversaw editorial tone, visual language, and final delivery of award-winning feature-length, episodic content, and short-form for social channels. Collaborated with directors, journalists, and producers from pitch to post-production. Mentored and managed editing teams, nurturing emerging editorial talent.
Senior Documentary Editor at Freelance & VICE Studios
December 31, 2010 - August 21, 2025
Edited longform and shortform documentaries for global broadcasters and streaming platforms. Known for building narrative tension, emotional resonance, and visual rhythm in complex stories. Worked across sensitive, investigative, and social justice content.

Education

BA (Hons) at Kingston University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
BA (Hons) Fine Art Video - European Film Studies at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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