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Agathe Barbier
Video Editor
Edit Collective

LONDON, UK // Agathe was born in Toulouse in the south of France, her love of film was communicated to her by her father who was a television director. She was fed movies from La Nouvelle Vague since she was a little girl and grew up quoting Truffat at the breakfast table. She studied cinema and editing in Paris and fell head over heels for the art of stitching.

After living in France, Canada and Australia she decided to lay her hat in London where she's been living for the last 8 years.

She can proficiently use Adobe Premiere, has a basic knowledge of After Effects, ProTools, Audition, SpeedGrade and Photoshop.

Agathe began her career as a commericals edit assistant which taught her to work to tight deadlines and work closely with creatives & clients. She is an extremely well organized, professional and a quick editor that pays attention to the tiniest of details.

She loves learning about people and weaving intricate narratives which is why documentary editing is her favourite craft.

Agathe tries to volunteer her skills as much as possible for causes close to her heart and has been collaborating with Bloody Good Period. Verve and All Star Boxing Club.

Clients enjoy having her on board as she is pleasant to be around and makes a mean cup of tea.

Beyond editing, Agathe is a professional boxer and is obsessed with mixed martial arts.