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Schahab K.

Berlin, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Director, Cinematographer, Videoeditor and Motion Designer. Proficiency in all industry standard software. 15 years experience as a freelance filmmaker in all production stages. Realized several own fictional and documentary films and a high quantitude of work for TV, Cinema, Advertising and Social Media.

  • Cinematography
  • Film Editing
  • Motion Design
  • Music Composition
  • Music Production
  • Animation
Jens V.

Berlin, Germany

$45/hr
5.0
79 jobs

I’m a very Cinematic High-End Video Editor with 18 years of experience creating elegant, refined, and impactful videos for brands like Volkswagen, Universal Music, and more. I am passionate about editing and turn ordinary concepts into cinematic stories that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. I am highly versatile, working across social media, documentaries, promos, trailers, teasers, music videos, corporate content, events, and artistic projects, crafting visually striking storytelling that elevates your brand. I am fluent in 7 languages, allowing me to edit and localize projects for global audiences seamlessly, making sure your content resonates across markets. As a Top Rated Plus freelancer with 35 five-star reviews, I combine commercial expertise and cinematic creativity, delivering work that not only looks amazing but also embodies your brand’s vision. Clients hire me when they want something extraordinary — the “crazy creative” edge that big brands need. If you’re looking for a visionary, cinematic creative who can transform your ideas into elegant, refined, and impactful video content, let’s connect — I’d love to bring your next project to life.

  • Video Editing
  • Video Commercial
  • Corporate Video
  • Music Video
  • Documentary
  • Video Advertising
  • Social Media Video
  • Cinematic Video
  • Creative Direction
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Content
  • Multilingual Translation
  • Promotional Video
  • Movie Trailer
  • Wedding & Event Video
Florian M.

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

$70/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a film editor with 16+ years of experience shaping story-driven work across documentary, television, cinema, streaming, and social content. My editorial approach blends cinematic pacing with a strong journalistic instinct—helping complex material land with clarity, emotion, and narrative momentum. Over the years I’ve edited everything from fast-turnaround news pieces on location to longform films, and I’m comfortable taking projects from early structure and story development through to picture lock and delivery. My work has received multiple awards, including Best Editing at the Paladino D’oro Sports Film Festival (Palermo, December 2025). I’d be glad to share work samples—just tell me what kind of project you’re planning, and I’ll send the most relevant examples.

  • Film Editing
  • Audio Editing
  • Film & Video
  • Color Grading
  • Typography
Nataliya N.

Berlin, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hi, I’m a video editor and director with a background in film, photography, and sound. I work on projects that require more than just cutting — I shape visual material with a sense of rhythm, emotion and storytelling. I focus on: - Documentary and narrative formats - Music, dance, and performance-based content - Art-driven short-form video and social media pieces As a director, I’ve led creative video concepts from idea to final cut — even when I’m editing someone else’s material, I approach it with a broader artistic eye and attention to detail. I’m fluent in English, German, Spanish, French, and Russian, and I often work on cross-cultural projects. If you're looking for a collaborator who can edit with a strong sense of storytelling, I’d love to work together.

  • Film Direction
  • Video Editing
  • Film Editing
  • Music Video
  • Advertising
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photography
Thomas S.

Neubulach, Germany

$58/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Art Director / Motion Design / Film & Media Production From Stuttgart, Germany (🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧) 💡 11 years of experience as a freelancer 💡 High quality standards for all projects 💡 Fast and personal contact in German or English I conceive and create exciting, emotional, thrilling or explanatory films and animations. The requirements of the projects and clients are very different. I work for agencies, medium-sized companies as well as for large corporations - from the most diverse areas. I differentiate myself through my way of working. My focus is on creating high quality designs, videos and animations. My clients appreciate my careful and structured approach. I approach every project with the desire to realise the best possible solution and its content in a creative and appealing design. If desired, I can manage the project from the initial idea to the dubbing with a suitable voiceover. My services: Art Director: ▪️ Concept development ▪️ Storyboarding ▪️ Look & Feel Development ▪️ Social Media Motion Graphics: ▪️ 2D motion design ▪️ Graphic Design / Infographics ▪️ Typo animation ▪️ Character animation ▪️ Logo animation Video Editing: ▪️ Film Production ▪️ Video editing ▪️ Colour grading ▪️ Compositing I have worked both directly and through creative agencies on projects for a variety of well-known clients. Some references are: Robert Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Miele, Roto Frank, Zehnder, RTL Television, SWR Rundfunk, GEZE, Land Baden-württemberg Please feel free to contact me at any time about your upcoming projects. I am very interested in a long-lasting and good cooperation. Let's discuss the details and your questions directly in a conversation! I look forward to hearing from you! :-)

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Art Direction
  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Color Grading
  • Graphics Animation & Compositing Framework
  • 3D Animation
  • Compositing
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Video Camera
  • Logo Animation
  • 2D Animation
Genald K.

Berlin, Germany

$50/hr
4.7
16 jobs

Award-winning videographer and film director with 6+ years of professional experience creating engaging visual content across multiple industries. Founder of Paraclitus Pictures with proven expertise in commercial videography, music videos, documentary filmmaking, and large-scale event coverage. Recently relocated to Berlin, bringing an international perspective, multilingual skills, and a passion for storytelling and creative visual solutions.

  • Videography
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Social Media Content
  • Color Grading
  • English
  • Video Editing
  • Camera Operation
  • Cinematography
  • Lighting Design
  • Blender

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