Diana Toucedo
Synopsis
Diana Toucedo describes documentary editing as an intuitive search through the use of images and sounds to reveal hidden narratives. She encourages collaboration with young filmmakers, whose unique perspectives inspire new forms of storytelling in the digital age. Her approach, which combines documentary and fiction, allows for creative freedom, turning the editing process into a journey of discovery. She also emphasises the importance of proper production and collaboration among creative teams. This interview provides insight into the art of film editing, demonstrating how each project represents a unique opportunity to create something special.
Chapters
- 1.
How do you approach the writing for your films?
- 2.
What opportunities do you believe it provides you to collaborate with new directors?
- 3.
How do you approach editing for documentaries and fiction?
- 4.
How was the editing process for Weightless?
- 5.
How was the film's ending conceived?
- 6.
Do you see a connection in your work, or do you sense a desire for change?
- 7.
How do you think funding affects your films, or filmmaking in general?
- 8.
Do you believe that filmmaking is similar to the development of interpersonal relationships?
Bio
Diana Toucedo is a filmmaker and editor based in Barcelona. She holds a bachelor's degree in film from the University of Barcelona/ESCAC and a master’s degree in contemporary film theory from Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra University. Her editing credits include All the Night Long, The Fifth Gospel of Kaspar Hauser, and In a Whisper. As a director, her film Trinta Lumes premiered at the 2018 Berlinale. She also teaches at Pompeu Fabra University and the Dutch Film Academy. Toucedo founded DianaToucedo Films to support young filmmakers and experiment with new film languages.
Filmography
Director:
- Tatuado Nos Ollos Levamos o Pouso (2022)
- Trinta Lumes (2017)
- Homes (2016)
- Por que non cantades todas (2015)
- En todas as mans (2015)
- Imágenes secretas (2013)
- Ser de luz (2009)
Editing:
- Nevahoma (2023)
- Secaderos (2022)
- Sinjar (2022)
- Les altres coses que ens separen (2021)
- Dardara (2021)
- El màrtir (2020)
- A media voz (2019)
- Enero (2019)
- Hierro (2019)
