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’m a London-based film editor working across narrative features and shorts.

I’m drawn to performance-led films with a strong sense of psychological tension and moral weight.
I edited Rock, Paper, Scissors, which won the 2025 BAFTA Award for Best British Short Film and was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards.
My recent work includes The Trial, a debut feature by Jack Parr starring Adam Long, Paul Kaye and Con O’Neil, and the BFI-backed short Life of the Party starring Kevin McNally. I am currently editing Labour of Love by Sasha Hails.

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