Valentina’s journey began amidst the sun-drenched chaos of Palermo, Italy, before moving to Milan to study Visual Arts at the European Institute of Design. Transitioning straight from graduation to the editing suite, early years were spent shaping long-form narratives on independent documentaries and iconic Italian television series like Blu Notte: Misteri Italiani in Rome.
A pivotal move to London in 2010 landed an assistant editor seat on the acclaimed BBC/BFI feature documentary London: The Modern Babylon, directed by Julien Temple. Captivated by the city’s creative energy, London became home.
Building a trajectory from Junior Editor to Lead Post-Production Partner, freelance milestones eventually led to leadership roles.
Today, the portfolio bridges elite agencies like VaynerMedia, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP Girl&Bear, MediaMonks, Poke London, Across The Pond and more, with global powerhouses including Nike, Zalando, Braun, LinkedIn, Mondelez, O2, Youtube,Visa, Sage, Kia, NatWest, Popsa and many more.
Expertly navigating Adobe Premiere Pro as the definitive master tool, the role has expanded beyond the timeline to directing global network initiatives, managing third-party providers, and mentoring the next generation of editing talent.