BIO
Mercedes Segade is an Argentinian-Spanish film editor with over 15 years of experience crafting thoughtful, story-driven work across documentary, commercials and emerging narrative forms. With a strong instinct for structure and a precise sense of rhythm, she shapes material with clarity and intention, creating edits that feel both controlled and emotionally resonant.

Her work is rooted in storytelling. Whether building complex documentary narratives or refining shorter-form content, Mercedes brings a calm, analytical approach to the edit, finding the through-line in every project and elevating it with subtlety and depth. She is known for her ability to balance discipline with sensitivity, allowing stories to breathe while maintaining a clear and engaging structure.

Working internationally, Mercedes collaborates closely with directors, agencies and creative teams from early concept through to final delivery. Her approach is thoughtful, adaptable and highly collaborative, making her a trusted creative partner across a wide range of productions and formats.

Alongside her editing work, Mercedes is also a director and producer, leading projects that have been exhibited and broadcast across Latin America and Europe. This wider storytelling perspective informs her editorial voice, bringing a deeper understanding of narrative, authorship and audience to every piece she cuts.

Based in Lisbon and inspired by travel and the natural world, Mercedes continues to build a body of work defined by intelligence, craft and emotional precision.