Description

Fernando Mendoza | Senior Video Editor & Head of Post-Production

Crafting high-impact visual narratives with cinematic precision.

I am a Madrid-based Senior Video Editor and Post-Producer with over 10 years of experience delivering premium audiovisual content for global brands such as Adidas, Banco Santander, and Falabella. With a background in Documentary Filmmaking, I specialize in the "internal rhythm" of action, ensuring every cut serves the story and synchronizes perfectly with the soundscape.

Core Expertise

Technical Film Editing: Expert use of Adobe Premiere Pro to create engaging, performance-driven pieces for advertising and digital campaigns.
Full Post-Production Workflow: Proven track record as Head of Post-Production, managing projects from initial ingest through to final delivery, including color grading and online finishing.
Visual Enhancement: Integration of After Effects for seamless transitions and motion graphics that elevate the overall storytelling.
Next-Gen Integration: While my focus is on traditional craft, I have studied and explored in integrating AI-generated visuals (Veo, Midjourney) to solve complex creative challenges.

Professional Background

Freelance Video Editor: Currently operating an independent studio in Madrid, providing end-to-end services for agencies and creative studios.
Leadership Experience: Previously led multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high technical standards and media management for broadcast masters.
Global Collaboration: Extensive experience working with production companies, TV networks, and artists across diverse international markets.

Let’s collaborate to bring a professional, cinematic edge to your next project.

Languages

Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Madrid (up to 50km)

Freelance
Freelance video Editor
FILM AND AV
January 2020 - Today (6 years and 6 months)
Madrid, Spain
freelance video editor specializing in advertising, branded content, and social media campaigns. I create engaging, performance-driven audiovisual pieces tailored for digital platforms and diverse audiences. I've worked with brands and agencies including Banco Santander, Adidas, and Falabella Chile, delivering commercial spots, digital campaigns, and platform-optimized content. In recent years, I've also developed strong expertise in integrating AI-generated visuals into professional workflows, using tools like Veo 3 and Midjourney to expand creative possibilities in post production.
Advertising Video editing Adobe Premiere artificial intelligence Motion design
Funky Films
Head of postproduction
FILM AND AV
November 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 1 month)
Santiago, Chile
I led the full post workflow for commercial projects, overseeing each stage from editing through color, sound, online finishing, and final delivery. I coordinated multidisciplinary teams, ensuring smooth communication, efficient processes, and consistently high creative and technical standards. I was also responsible for supervising media management, including secure data backup and server storage, and for delivering broadcast and digital masters to clients in compliance with technical specifications and deadlines.
Team management Adobe Premiere Video editing Advertising Brand content
Demente Films
Assistant editor
FILM AND AV
November 2016 - December 2017 (1 year and 1 month)
Santiago, Chile
Supported the editing of commercial projects while ensuring smooth post production workflows. My responsibilities included preparing and adapting content for social media platforms, organizing and generating files for different stages of post-production, and managing final exports according to technical specifications and delivery requirements.
Video editing Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects DaVinci Resolve Brand content