Documentary Editing
Longform, story-first edits that keep viewers watching to the final frame.
Alessandro Nappi is a documentary video editor crafting longform video that carries emotion — from raw footage to final cut.
I turn hours of raw footage into longform documentaries that hold attention and carry emotion — for YouTube creators and brands.
Longform, story-first edits that keep viewers watching to the final frame.
Retention-focused pacing and structure built for 15–60 minute videos.
Clean titles, maps and animated inserts that make complex stories clear.
Color grading and sound design that give every edit a cinematic finish.
01Longform documentary edit on Neiman Marcus retail visionary Stanley Marcus.
02Longform geopolitical documentary edit on the history of US–Cuba relations.
GEdited for Gaurav Daga
03Longform financial documentary edit on legendary investor Richard Rainwater.
04Longform documentary edit exploring the geopolitics of Greenland.
GEdited for Gaurav Daga
05Longform documentary edit on real-estate mogul William Zeckendorf.
06Longform documentary edit on China's record-breaking Himalayan dam project.
GEdited for Gaurav Daga
07Longform documentary edit tracing the life of self-made billionaire Kirk Kerkorian.
Tell me about your project. I'll listen, then I'll reply — usually within hours.