Discover Top Senior Editors in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Hi there, I am a passionate cameraman, a versatile non-linear editor and a second to none sound recordist. I am experienced in working under pressure, to tight deadlines and at a high quality for international news organizations like CNN International, BBC, CBS and DW Deutsche Welle. I believe in experiments to achieve creative and compelling images and audio beds, am always willing to go the extra mile to set my work apart from others. I have vast technical knowledge and experience and am multi-skilled. I am a fast learner and can adapt to new technologies very quickly. I have worked at CNN International Islamabad as a cameraman, I covered many news events and made several news and feature stories. Currently I am working for different broadcasters like BBC World News, CBS, DW Deutsche Welle (German TV Channel), CCTV English (China Central TV) and GlobalPost on their news/feature stories and live setups through AKS Films and as a freelancer. With news I also work on long and short films and observational documentaries. I have worked on many documentaries but a few are here where I worked as DOP/Cameraman "The Long Way home" UNDP and “To walk with pride” for Rotary International. As sound recordist for "Every Last Child" commissioned by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "Beverley Giesbrecht" CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "Choked Pipes" Heartfile NGO. I was trained by CNN’s senior international cameramen, film makers and sound engineers like Farhad Shadrawan, Scott Mcwhinnie and Engineer Richard Stocks. I have worked with EMMY, PRIX ITALIA, BAFTA, award winning Film Maker/Director Tom Roberts.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Production Company
• Translator
• Transcriber

Highly motivated and talented professional powered with a progressive experience of more than 15 years in visualization, professional videography, editing, and directing the documentary film and video production while ensuring the highest quality. Well-versed in coordinating pre-and post-production activities, with comprehensive skills in talent coordination as well as visual effects. Excel in managing multiple projects from concept development through execution and delivery while meeting all budget and schedule requirements. Ability to work as a one-man army and as a team leader in full command. Commended in establishing win-win relationships with people of diverse cultures with proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environments. KEY STRENGTHS  Documentary Film, TV Commercial, Drama, and Video Production  Scripting and Presentation  News anchor and Reporter  Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) specialist  Documentary Films Videography  UAV Drone pilot  Lighting  Audio Engineering and Design  Crew and Staff Management  Script Development and Collaboration  Location, Talent, and Casting Coordination  Video editing  Post Production  3D animation  Computer Graphics  Dubbing  Budget Control and Implementation  Content Management Systems  Problem Resolution and Decision Making  Time Management and Prioritization  Marketing

• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Translator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Audio Storyteller
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Sound Mixer

Film and Television Graduate from National College of Arts, Lahore. Working as Director and Producer.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Copywriter
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist
• Full-Service Live Production

I am a graduate of International Relations. I closely follow regional and global political transformations and offer my insights.

• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Copy Editor
• Senior Editor

Jawad Sharif is an award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, who has come into prominence for exploring the often-ignored social subjects. His work focuses on the interface between the dominant culture and the real impact on people, society and the environment. Jawad is a Ted Fellow and an alumnus of the the UCLA, Swedish Institute and Institut Fur Auslandsbeziehunge, Germany. He is the Festival Director of Asia Peace Film Festival and jury member of the Jaipur Library Academy Awards. Jawad is also a founding member of Climate Kahani & Cinema For Change.    He has worked on a number of socially and culturally sensitive film projects involving the themes of human rights and social injustice besides arts and culture. His feature films include Indus Blues, The Losing Side, K-2 and the Invisible Footmen, The Color of Smog, Natari, and Beyond the Heights. His recent film “The Losing Side” has won the best “Human Rights Award” at the Cannes World Film festival. “Indus Blues” has won the Grand Jury Prize at GIFF and has been nominated in several other international film festivals including CPH-DOX, Copenhagen. His films have been screened in over a hundred festivals worldwide and won awards. His first feature film, “Indus Blues” is about the fading folk instruments from various indigenous cultures in Pakistan, which has won the Grand Jury Prize at Guam International Film Festival and has been nominated in several other prestigious international film festivals. The film created waves in both local and international media including BBC, DW, and VOA upon the release of its trailer and initiated the much needed debate about the radicalization of the society in Pakistan. He has also won several awards as the cinematographer and editor of “K2 & the Invisible Footmen,” which has screened in film festivals around the world.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I have been a broadcast journalist in Pakistan for 12 years. Now, as a multimedia producer I am associated with Voice of America. Before this I was associated with Pakistan's most reputed News channel https://www.samaa.tv/ which leads the television news industry and has the largest market share in Pakistan. As a reporter I cover Political Parties, City District Government of Lahore, Transport Department, Pakistan Rangers Punjab and Pakistan Military Forces. I also report on special assignments and make special reports. In 2007, I began my career in journalism as associate producer in http://dunyanews.tv/ . Soon I switched for reporting in Dunya TV. I have reported live on many historic events. Before entering the field of journalism. I did Master degree in English. In 2014, I was selected as fellow for The East-West Center, Hawaii, USA.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Senior Editor
• Fixer

Journalist and editor since 1992. Have worked for national English daily The News, International Committee of the Red Cross, BBC World Service and Consultant Editor for The Independent in Pakistan. I have a vast experience of working on the desk as well as in the field, a rare combination. In addition, since I have held the post of editor also, this places me in a comfortable position where I understand which story and angle to choose. Having worked for national and international media outlets, I understand the requirements editorially and have an eye for events and stories which will interest international media organisations. Besides Pakistan, I can also cover Afghanistan, Iran and Kashmir.

• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Senior Editor

With 8+ years of experience, I am a versatile media professional, skilled in media campaigns, video production, video editing, documentaries, writing, animations, directing, and more. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, Canva, and Figma, I have collaborated with renowned global institutions (see portfolio). As an accomplished freelancer, I offer rapid turnaround, customer satisfaction, and advanced expertise across diverse media projects. Trust me to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Illustrator
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Reporter / Journalist
• Art Director

With a degree in Mass Communications and majors in media production, I am a visual storyteller, filmmaker, and video producer from Pakistan. The documentaries/videos I make put the human experience at the heart of storytelling. I believe in human-first stories and experiences. Some clients I’ve worked for in the past few years are BBC, UN Women, UBER, Red Bull, Sprite, Human Appeal, and many more local organizations. I collaborate with a team of highly skilled individuals in my circle to deliver projects consistently on time and with desired results.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Social Media Producer
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Art Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Editor

Hi, I am a pro video editor, colorist and a bit of animator from past 5 years. Right now I am serving myself as commercial video editor/product ads/product commercial/commercial filmmaking.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Commercial DP
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director
• Documentary DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• Senior Editor
• Typographer

A struggling photographer, try to display the new perspective of world through film and stills, and letting people see the power of story telling.

• Senior Editor
• Art Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Colorist
• Fashion Photographer

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Event Photographer
• Senior Editor
• Fashion Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist