EDITOR

Alexandria Bombach is an accomplished documentary filmmaker and editor known for their distinctive approach to storytelling – with the majority of that work happening in the edit. They have served as the lead editor for all three of their feature films, Frame By Frame, On Her Shoulders and It’s Only Life After All, as well as for Emily Mkrtichian’s There Was, There Was Not (2024).

Their editing approach is characterized by a deep sensitivity to the human experience, allowing them to craft narratives that are both compelling and emotionally resonant with audiences. With a keen eye for story detail and a strong sense of pacing, Alexandria focuses on weaving together intimate and impactful character-driven stories.

“After filming for nearly six years, I had extensive footage. The greatest challenge in the edit was that I had essentially filmed two stories: one before the war, and one after it. It took years to understand how to do this honestly and ethically, without relying on sensationalism. Eventually, I had to work with the footage myself to understand what I wanted to say, how I wanted it to feel, and the language I needed to express all of this. Once that was clear, I found a partner in the edit, Alexandria Bombach, who truly listened, understood my vision and elevated the film with her sensitive, masterful skills. The footage, and my connection to the women in the film, made the process deeply emotional and difficult – especially because we lost Artsakh to a full ethnic cleansing during the final stages. Alexandria supported me in channelling that into the storytelling, which I believe has made the film the deeply moving work that it is.”

– Director Emily Mkrtichian interviewed by Cineuropa discussing her 2024 film, There Was, There Was Not