Madeleine M.

Documentary Researcher, Archival Specialist & Editor | Film & TV

Hello! I'm Maddie, an Australian documentary researcher and editor with 6+ years of experience across film and television. I specialise in navigating complex archives, sourcing high-quality footage, and shaping compelling, factually grounded narratives through both research and editing. I’ve worked across broadcast documentary projects, contributing research, archival materials, and hands-on editorial work that directly strengthen story structure, scripts, and final cuts. I am truly passionate about storytelling, and love collaborating with fellow creatives to bring their projects to life. What I Offer: Documentary Research & Development Deep research across historical, scientific, and cultural topics, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and strong narrative potential. Archival & Footage Research Sourcing high-quality archival video, images, and audio from global archives and stock libraries. Experienced in identifying the best available formats, rights considerations, and editorial relevance. Documentary Editing Crafting narrative-driven edits using archival and original footage. Skilled in shaping pacing, tone, and story structure, and collaborating closely with directors and producers to refine the final film. Fact-Checking & Verification Verifying scripts, narration, and visual elements to ensure factual accuracy and reliable sourcing before production. Story & Script Support Shaping research into clear story structures and supporting scripts with meaningful, well-sourced content. Interview & Contributor Research Identifying and sourcing expert contributors, and supporting outreach where needed. Organised Delivery for Production Clear file naming, metadata, and research documentation to ensure assets are easy for editors, writers, and producers to use.