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Duygu Uzel

Duygu Uzel

Berlin

Summary

Creative and detail oriented Video Editor with 9+ years of experience in documentary, commercial and social media content. Proven success in crafting compelling narratives, editing under tight deadlines, and delivering top tier visuals for international festivals and global brands. Adobe Creative Suite wizard with a passion for meaningful stories.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Videographer & Editor

Freelance
Berlin
03.2020 - Current
  • Directed and edited short films, screened at international festivals.
  • Created video content for NGOs, artists, cultural platforms, and social media.
  • Specialising in documentary storytelling, portrait series, and interview editing.

Senior Post Production Artist

Edisen, Stockholm (Remote)
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Adapted H&M’s global videos for all platforms (YouTube, in-store screens, and social).
  • Created brand-consistent graphics, subtitles, and visual transitions.
  • Delivered over 200 video versions with high QC standards, and global reach.

Video Editor

TRT Documentary Channel
Izmir
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Edited long-form and short-form documentaries aired nationally.
  • Responsible for pacing, narrative structure, and technical polish.
  • Created trailers, promotional clips, and visual teasers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television and Cinema

Yaşar University
Izmir, Turkey
06-2017

Skills

  • Video editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects)
  • Color correction, audio enhancement
  • Motion graphics, subtitling
  • Storytelling and visual flow
  • Content adaptation for global platforms
  • File delivery for web, TV, digital screens
  • Remote team collaboration (Frameio, Slack)

Languages

Turkish
First Language
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

ON THE TRAIL OF DRY SUMMER - 2016

- 2nd Macedonia Feelmotion Film Festival, Best Inspiring Film Award.
- 23rd Adana Film Festival, National Student Film Competition, Documentary Category, Finalist.
- 53rd Antalya Film Festival, National Documentary, Finalist.
- 36th Moscow VGIK Student Film Festival, Documentary Category, Finalist.
- 17th International Izmir Short Film Festival, National Category, Official Selection.

FIRST DEGREE - 2017

- 24th Adana International Film Festival, National Student Film Competition Documentary Category, Finalist.
- 18th International İzmir Short Film Festival, National Panorama.

COME WITH ME - 2016

- 2nd German Embassy, Themed National short Film Competition, Finalist.

FIELD OF HOPE - 2017

- 5th Agean Docs Film Festival, Special Screening.

Timeline

Senior Post Production Artist

Edisen, Stockholm (Remote)
04.2021 - 11.2022

Videographer & Editor

Freelance
03.2020 - Current

Video Editor

TRT Documentary Channel
02.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television and Cinema

Yaşar University
Duygu Uzel