Bicoastal woman-owned edit house The Den has brought Tania Mesta aboard its editors’ roster.
Mesta was born and raised in El Paso, Texas to Mexican parents making her “both figuratively and literally from the border,” in Mesta’s words. The duality that comes from fully embracing both Mexican and American culture has greatly inspired Mesta’s world view as well as her work. Observing the world around her, blending differing points of view and alchemizing them into a snapshot of the human experience is second nature to Mesta and has proven to be a signature quality of her work.
Mesta’s path to editing began in college, where she majored in film and TV–––and minored in Business and French, a language she speaks fluently. Eventually, Mesta began her editing career at Rock Paper Scissors, then as editor at Lost Planet. Mesta has worked with brands including Calvin Klein, Prada, Kraft, and Instagram.
“What sets Tania apart is her artistic eye and fresh editing style that complements the brands she works with,” said Christjan Jordan, co-founder and editor at The Den. “Her work is complex and visually stunning of course, but her ability to hone in on what emotion is being evoked for the viewer is outstanding.”
“What I like about the medium of film is it can inspire empathy and really immerse you in someone else’s story. If done correctly, a story can build bridges and understanding for the people around us,” said Mesta. Rachel Seitel, co-founder of The Den, added, “Tania joining The Den feels like fate. Not only is she an incredibly talented, driven, and dedicated editor, she is also the perfect person to help us establish and grow The Den’s NYC presence.”
The Den has expanded notably in recent months, adding Vic Palumbo as president and managing director. Mesta joins a talent roster at The Den which includes Jordan, Tobias Suhm, Katie Cali, Michael “Middy” Ofori-Attah, Matthew Hilber, Kate Owen, Andrew Ratzlaff, Nate Cali, and Val Thrasher.
