Phila Demi is a documentary director and film editor from Germany.
Her work is rooted in documentary storytelling, exploring the intersection of art, culture, and human experience through moving images. With a background in editing and mixed-media filmmaking, she is drawn to stories that reveal intimacy, character, and a sense of place.
Phila began her career in post-production in 2018, working with New York-based editing houses Arcade Edit and Uppercut Edit, later contributing to projects for The New York Times, CR Fashion Book, and Document Journal. After being represented by S EC Studio on their editor roster in 2021, she joined Tesla in 2022 as their first in-house Content Producer for EMEA and continued her editorial and content work with Byredo in 2025.
Alongside commercial projects, she develops independent documentary films and creative collaborations with artists, galleries, and cultural institutions. Her approach is shaped by a love for observation, visual research, and the tactile qualities of analog image-making.
Having lived and worked across New York, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Germany, she brings an international perspective to directing, editing, and visual storytelling.
Available for select collaborations worldwide.
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