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, enhancing, and co-creating their precious story.
My focus is on narrative films and documentaries, and I have experience editing 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.

I recently edited the BFI-funded short film Daddy’s Girl, directed by Josephine Lohoar Self, and I am currently editing the feature-length narrative film The Trial directed by Jack Parr.

NFTS MA Editing 2022 - 2024

BFE Member

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

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