Her Story
About Eugenia
Eugenia Karagiannis is an Editing and Production Intern at Ocean Front Entertainment in Los Angeles, where she contributes to commercial and corporate video projects while building her career in post-production. With more than two and a half years of professional experience, she has worked as a freelance video editor and as a Video Editor and Production Intern with the City of College Park, Maryland. Her experience includes video editing, filmmaking, videography, social media content, and collaborating with teams in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
Eugenia earned a bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Arts with a concentration in post-production from Temple University in 2024 and continued her education with an MFA in Film and Media Arts at American University before beginning her MFA in Post-Production at the University of Southern California. Her technical expertise includes Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, and DaVinci Resolve. Her accomplishments include receiving the Best Editing Award at the Temple BFA Senior Film Showcase for Predisposition and directing and editing multiple documentaries, including No Straight Lines, Seeds of Resilience, and Home In Every Bite, which have received festival and screening opportunities.
Driven by creativity, discipline, ambition, and attention to detail, Eugenia approaches every project with dedication and a willingness to develop new ideas. She hopes to build a career as a professional editor in post-production and ultimately become an American Cinema Editor (ACE), while continuing documentary filmmaking as a passion project. She also hopes to teach at the collegiate level in the future, using her experience to inspire the next generation of filmmakers. Outside of filmmaking, Eugenia enjoys weightlifting, running, hiking, skiing, swimming, traveling, exploring restaurants, and painting.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Eugenia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to ambition, resilience, and attention to detail. When I set a goal, I give it my all and refuse to give up, even when I face setbacks. I approach every project as an opportunity to create something meaningful and bring my full dedication to my work as a director-editor.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to stay focused on my goals, continue developing my skills, and remain committed to my passion. I’m determined to complete my master’s degree, build a career in post-production and documentary filmmaking, and grow as both a director and editor. Ultimately, I hope to become an American Cinema Editor and eventually teach at the higher-education level, inspiring others to pursue their creative goals.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the film industry is to be confident, speak up, and make your voice heard. Don’t be afraid to be the only woman on set—your unique perspective and creativity are valuable. Build meaningful connections, introduce yourself, keep learning, and continue showing up, because the right people will recognize your talent and value.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in my field is being able to create meaningful work and reach wider audiences. Having two of my documentaries screened, including one featured on national television, and collaborating with the National Park Service on a documentary have allowed me to grow as a filmmaker and gain valuable experience in the industry.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Creativity is one of the most important values in my work and personal life. I believe every great film begins with a small idea, and no idea is too simple to explore. I stay open-minded, think outside the box, and write down my ideas so I can develop them into meaningful stories.
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