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a little bit about me

The truth is not just stranger than fiction, but often more compelling.

It is also sharper, more haunting, and far more cinematic. That’s what drew me to the world of documentaries many years ago, and what keeps me editing, directing, and consulting. Documentaries deepen your understanding of issues, whether controversial, vital, or eccentric - but never trivial.

I was born in Africa from Italian parents. After a colorful and exotic childhood in the Middle East, I attended high school in the Netherlands and the U.K., and went on to study Economics at Cambridge University. After a career in finance in London, New York and Hong Kong, I decided to pursue my love of filmmaking.

I studied at the American Film Institute in L.A., where I earned an an MFA in Editing.  Since then, I have edited both non-fiction and narrative projects.
 
My work has aired on Apple TV, Amazon, A&E, AMC, Bravo, Netflix and PBS, and played at several festivals. I’ve been fortunate to edit for many acclaimed directors: from World of Wonder’s Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, to Sundance-winner Ondi Timoner and Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, to name a few.

I’ve reviewed countless documentaries and written over 60 articles, primarily for Documentary, the magazine of the International Documentary Association, where I was a Contributing Editor for 18 years.


Besides English, I speak Italian, French and Spanish fluently, and have edited films in those languages. 

I have over two decades of experience as a documentary editor and have directed two documentaries. Trust me with your footage and together we will craft an engaging and compelling story.


My aim is to bring your vision to the screen.
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