
IVAN BARRETTA
FILMMAKER • EDITOR • CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Multilingual Filmmaker & Editor with over 15 years of experience shaping narratives for the world’s most iconic platforms. I deliver end-to-end cinematic solutions. From the high-stakes of Netflix’s Drive to Survive to the visual grandeur of Disney+’s Among the Stars, I bring a "big studio" standard to every project, regardless of scale. I operate at the intersection of traditional cinema and emerging technology, mastering a comprehensive production pipeline that covers:
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Taking projects from initial concept to leading international crews.
FILMING: A creative camera operator with a passion for capturing the raw human emotions.
POST-PRODUCTION: An extensive editing portfolio that spans global documentary franchises like Netflix’s Sunderland 'til I Die & Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing, and cultural TV hits such as Gogglebox & BBC’s MasterChef.
GENERATIVE AI: I am currently pioneering the integration of generative AI and next-generation tools into the filmmaking process, blending deep industry experience with AI-driven efficiency to create bespoke visual experiences.
Beyond broadcast TV, I specialise in high-impact YouTube storytelling and branded content for leaders like Red Bull, Royal Caribbean, and Octopus Energy. Whether editing an international documentary series or crafting online content, I provide the robust infrastructure of a production house with the precision and dedication of a specialist.
My work and personal life has enabled me to live and work on various continents, from the bustling cities of Asia to the remote wilderness of Antarctica. This global perspective is backed by multilingual proficiency and full national permits for the United Kingdom, EU (Italy), and Mercosur (Brazil).
LANGUAGES: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
POST-PRODUCTION: Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve
AI: Midjourney, Runway, Topaz, ElevenLabs, Gemini, Suno, Luma Dream Machine
CAMERAS: Sony, Canon, Arri, DJI, BlackMagic, Panasonic