About me

Lucas Moesch is a Brazilian/American film and video editor with nearly 20 years of experience crafting emotionally resonant, visually refined storytelling across commercials, film, documentaries, and music videos. Blending cinematic sensibility with precision-driven pacing and contemporary visual language, his work moves fluidly between global advertising campaigns, award-winning narrative cinema, and culturally impactful music projects.

In 2026, Lucas earned the Silver Award for Best Editing Over 3 Minutes at the Shots Americas Awards for his work on a Huggies campaign. In 2024, he was recognized as one of the Best Editors of the Year by Eyecandy and has served as a jury member for internationally respected industry awards, including the UKVMA Awards — reflecting both his creative influence and strong reputation among peers.

A graduate in Cinema from PUC-RS, Brazil, with a specialization in Expanded Cinema, Lucas has built a multidisciplinary body of work defined by rhythm, emotional clarity, and bold visual storytelling.

Commercials & Brand Work

Lucas has collaborated with globally recognized brands including OpenAI, WhatsApp, Instagram, Meta / Ray-Ban, Red Bull, KidSuper, O Boticário, Dove, Netflix, Verizon, Samsung, Budweiser, McDonald's, Estée Lauder, Huggies, Spotify, Walgreens, Etsy, Shutterfly, Procter & Gamble, Smirnoff, and Four Seasons.

His commercial work is recognized for balancing emotional storytelling with sharp visual momentum — creating films that feel cinematic while remaining strategically effective across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Lucas is currently represented by BANDIT Editorial, the internationally acclaimed post-production studio based in New York, where he continues to collaborate with leading directors, agencies, and brands on global campaigns.

Narrative & Festival Recognition

Alongside his commercial work, Lucas has developed a strong presence in the international film festival circuit through editorially ambitious narrative and documentary projects.

• Bad for a Moment — Received a Special Mention of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival and won Best Editing at the XXX Caminhos do Cinema Português.

• Alice — Won Best Short Film at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, qualifying it for consideration on the Oscars 2026 shortlist. The film explores identity, belonging, and resilience through the life of a trans surfer navigating societal challenges.

• Abril de Helena — His latest documentary short won the Novíssimos Award at the IndieLisboa.

Additional narrative work includes:

• What Remains — Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best European Short Film at Premiers Plans d’Angers and Best Short at IndieLisboa, with official selections at Clermont-Ferrand and Telluride Film Festival.

• Malko — Finalist at the Young Directors Award and Ciclope Festival.

Music Videos & Artistic Projects

Lucas has edited acclaimed music videos and visual art projects recognized for their bold cinematic language, rhythm-driven storytelling, and cultural impact.

• Ouro / Reckoner by Rubel — His latest music video collaboration earned Bronze at the Shots Awards and a Gold Award at the 1.4 Awards in the Music Video (Extended) category.

• Megan Thee Stallion – “Hiss” — Reached #1 on YouTube and iTunes charts, combining striking visual transitions and aggressive pacing to support the artist’s dual alter-ego narrative.

• Inside The Blind Iris with Botis Seva and Far From the Norm — Screened at La Biennale di Venezia and awarded Gold at the 1.4 Awards and Ciclope 2023, while also being shortlisted for Best Editing at the Creative Circle Awards.

• Sonho by Nego Bala — A celebrated hybrid narrative/music project that earned a Silver Lion at Cannes, Grand Clio, Grand Prix at Ciclope Latino, Best Narrative at the Berlin Music Video Festival, and Best Music Video at the Sharks Awards. Lucas also received nominations for Best Editing at the AICP Post Awards, Ciclope, and MVF.

Feature & Documentary Work

• Man Proposes, God Disposes (2017) — Lucas’s first feature edit, which received a Special Mention at the Calgary International Film Festival and screened in the Panorama section at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

• Dalua Downhill (2013) — His first documentary editing credit; the film screened internationally and was nominated for Best Brazilian Film on Netflix.

Why Lucas?

Lucas Moesch approaches editing as both emotional architecture and cinematic rhythm — shaping performances, visuals, music, and pacing into stories that feel immersive, contemporary, and emotionally precise.

Whether collaborating on globally recognized advertising campaigns, festival-winning films, or visually ambitious music projects, he brings a strong narrative instinct, refined aesthetic sensibility, and deep understanding of audience engagement across formats and cultures.

His work consistently bridges artistry and impact — helping brands, filmmakers, and artists create films that resonate long after the screen goes dark.