Joaquin T.
Documentary Editor for NGOs & Brands | Storytelling & Impact
I’m Joaquín, a documentary filmmaker and video editor with over 10 years of experience working on human-centered stories. I specialize in editing documentary content for NGOs, foundations and purpose-driven brands, often focused on social, environmental, human rights and emergency contexts. My work is not just about cutting footage, but about building stories that connect emotionally, communicate impact and feel intentional in every decision. Beyond editing, I also work as a documentary filmmaker in the field. This gives me a deeper understanding of how stories are captured in real environments, often in complex or unpredictable conditions. I know what it takes to work with real people, real situations and sensitive contexts, and I bring that perspective into every edit. I approach each project with a strong sense of narrative, rhythm and intention. I pay special attention to sound design, as I believe it plays a key role in shaping emotion and meaning. Every decision in the edit has a purpose. I’m used to working with production teams and organizations, handling professional workflows, feedback processes and tight deadlines with reliability. I usually work on: • Short documentaries (2 to 10 minutes) • Impact stories and field-based content • Short-form documentary content for social media • Interviews and testimonial-driven pieces • Documentary-style branded content Clients value working with me because I am reliable with deadlines, detail-oriented and highly committed to the quality of the final piece. I don’t just deliver edits, I help shape stories. If you are looking for an editor who understands storytelling, rhythm and emotional impact, I’d be glad to collaborate. Let’s build something meaningful.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.6k
Billed in all: $28,901$29k
$291 in the last 6 months
Across 44 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 11% in Film Narration
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