HELENA DERETT

Helena is a versatile award-winning creator whose unique editing style stems from a strong background in writing and development. 

 

She got her start in entertainment as a script reader and story consultant, collaborating closely with producers, screenwriters, and published authors in Los Angeles and London, helping them achieve their creative vision. Her own writing has won multiple awards, including Final Draft Big Break. 
 

As an editor, Helena uses her fundamental understanding of story to craft emotionally engaging pieces, whether it’s building a narrative from seemingly random imagery, or conveying an idea from script to screen. After all, the story is at the heart of any good film.
 

She is a graduate of the University of Miami with degrees in Motion Pictures and Creative Writing. Helena has also completed fellowships in Film & Television with the New York Film Academy and the Manhattan Edit Workshop Six Week Intensive in editing. 

She is highly technical, certified in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as proficient in After effects and Davinci Resolve.