Church Edit Promotes Maria Machado to Main Roster

Machado's creative voice and global brand work earn her a spot on the company's top talent roster.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:04pm

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Global post house Church Edit has promoted editor Maria Machado from its Next Gen roster to the company's main roster, reflecting her growth and the strength of her creative voice. Machado has worked with major brands and leading agencies, and her work has been recognized at top industry awards.

Why it matters

Machado's promotion to Church Edit's main roster is a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her talent and the company's commitment to elevating diverse creative voices. As a Brazilian editor who has worked across commercial, music, and narrative projects, her journey represents the value of cultural exchange and empowering talent beyond geographical boundaries.

The details

Machado began her career in 2017 at the Brazilian production company The Youth, where she gained experience across various post-production roles. She then joined Church Edit's Next Gen roster, steadily refining her voice while contributing to high-profile campaigns. Her promotion to the main roster marks a natural evolution of her journey, with Church Edit co-founder Mah Ferraz praising Machado's talent and excitement for what's ahead.

  • Machado joined Church Edit's Next Gen roster in 2021.
  • Machado was promoted to Church Edit's main roster in March 2026.

The players

Maria Machado

A Brazilian editor who has worked with global brands and leading agencies, and whose work has been recognized at top industry awards. She has been promoted from Church Edit's Next Gen roster to the company's main roster.

Church Edit

A global post house that has promoted Maria Machado to its main roster, reflecting her growth and the strength of her creative voice.

Mah Ferraz

The co-founder of Church Edit, who praised Machado's talent and excitement for what's ahead at the company.

The Youth

The Brazilian production company where Machado began her career in 2017, gaining experience across various post-production roles.

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What they’re saying

“Maria's so talented and has been absolutely crushing it. We're proud and really excited to have her on the main roster and for what's ahead at Church!”

— Mah Ferraz, Church Edit co-founder

“Joining the main roster at Church feels like a new chapter in my professional journey. I truly believe that the way we experience culture shapes our creativity, and Church aligns deeply with that by empowering and elevating talent beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.”

— Maria Machado

What’s next

Church Edit plans to showcase Machado's work and creative vision through upcoming high-profile projects and campaigns.

The takeaway

Machado's promotion to Church Edit's main roster is a testament to the value of cultural exchange and the company's commitment to empowering diverse creative voices. Her journey represents the potential for talent to transcend geographical boundaries and thrive in a global industry.