For me, editing is not just a technical process; it's a profound engagement with the heart and soul of the narrative. I believe in the power of storytelling.
Collaboration is the heartbeat of creativity. I take pride in cultivating close relationships with my fellow team members throughout the entire filmmaking process and positioning myself as a reliable ally to the film director. Within my edit suite, my focus lies on understanding their vision and finding the rhythm and emotional core of their precious story.
I edit narrative films and documentaries, with experience across a diverse range of projects. One of my proudest achievements is editing Rock Paper Scissors, a short film based on the true story of a father and son running a small hospital on the frontline in Ukraine.
The film won the 2025 BAFTA for Best British Short Film and is shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (2026) in the Live Action Short Film category.

My recent work includes The Trial, a debut feature by Jack Parr (Dark Matter Studios, Film Forge), and the BFI-backed shorts Daddy’s Girl and The Easy Way Out. I’m currently editing Good Man.

I have a dedicated edit suite in London, running a mac based set up for Avid and Adobe. I also have a portable laptop based set up to work remote or on location.

NFTS MA Editing 2022 - 2024

BFE Member, SSFV Member

Languages: German (native), English, French & Spanish

__Carmela Schönenberger (she/her)
Swiss national. London, UK based. Right to work in the UK, European Union and Switzerland.
carmela.schoenenberger@pm.me