Brianne Neira (they/she), is an award-winning director, editor and cinematographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Brianne focuses on projects that uplift marginalized voices and strives to increase representation in the industry, especially through queer and women-led films.
Brianne currently works as an Editing Coordinator at ABC News and is open to freelance video, editing, and directing projects. Brianne graduated from Emerson College’s esteemed BFA program with a degree in Visual Media Arts. She now owns Spiral Films, her production company, along with her creative partners. It was founded during the production of their debut short film, "A Place For Ashes" (2023), which won the Audience Choice Award at the NY Lift-Off Film Festival. Most recently, their micro-short, "Do Fish Go To Heaven?" (2025), won Best Micro-Short at the NY Long Island Film Festival. Other editing credits include "Theys Of Our Lives" (2025), "The Morning After" (2024), "And That’s The Truth! With Great-Grandma Ruth" (2024), and "Rotten Meat" (2021).
Brianne will take your project to the next level with a fresh perspective, quality equipment, and a passion for their craft.
Check out my latest interview with New York Women in Film and TV here!
Testimonials
"Working with Brianne on my short film, The Morning After, was an absolute pleasure. They were incredibly patient, sitting with me from start to finish and giving every scene the attention it needed. Super diligent and genuinely talented at their craft, they brought a level of calm, clarity, and kindness to the entire edit. Creatively, they’re a true problem-solver, someone who doesn’t dwell on issues but immediately looks for solutions and ways to elevate the story. Their focus, dedication, and collaborative spirit made the whole process not only smooth but genuinely enjoyable. I’d love to work with them again, and I would highly, highly recommend them to anyone looking for an editor who cares as much as you do."
-Saniya Mirwani, The Morning After
"Brianne is awesome. Our project couldn't have been made without the talent, care, attention, and time that they brought to every aspect of the work. So grateful!"
-Elisabeth Ness, And That's the Truth with Great Grandma Ruth
