I'm Areeb Jamil, a creative filmmaker and videographer with a passion for storytelling. I bring extensive experience directing and editing short films and documentaries, and I excel in the post-production process, using the Adobe Creative Cloud to polish final products. I love collaborating with clients to translate vision into compelling visuals and sound, and I am eager to translate freelancing and project experience into a full-time career in the industry.

Areeb Jamil

I'm Areeb Jamil, a creative filmmaker and videographer with a passion for storytelling. I bring extensive experience directing and editing short films and documentaries, and I excel in the post-production process, using the Adobe Creative Cloud to polish final products. I love collaborating with clients to translate vision into compelling visuals and sound, and I am eager to translate freelancing and project experience into a full-time career in the industry.

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I’m Areeb Jamil, a creative filmmaker and videographer with a passion for storytelling.

I bring extensive experience directing and editing short films and documentaries, and I excel in the post-production process, using the Adobe Creative Cloud to polish final products. I love collaborating with clients to translate vision into compelling visuals and sound, and I am eager to translate freelancing and project experience into a full-time career in the industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker, Videographer / Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Direct, produce and edit promotional videos for fashion streetwear and local businesses using Adobe Premiere Pro. Write proposals, storyboards, and treatments; plan shoots; manage client relationships; run my own production company; develop project management, communication, leadership, marketing, time management, adaptability, and creativity to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Executive Director at London Eco Film Festival
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Led festival initiatives, including trailer creation and social media promotion; oversaw production and coordination of festival activities.
Filmmaking and Photography Internship at The Fair Earth Foundation
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Produced video content efficiently and on time; developed production schedules, planned shoots, scouting, and reserving locations; drone operations for aerial footage of infrastructure; created virtual tours and 360° photography.
Veiled Shadows – Director / Editor / DOP at Veiled Shadows (Student Short Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed, edited, and served as DOP for a night-shot short film; focused on advanced sound design to engage the audience; blended directing, editing, and cinematography to realize a cohesive narrative.
International Graduate Camera Operator and Video Editor at De Montfort University
September 4, 2023 - January 19, 2024
Edited and assembled raw footage into polished final products; operated Sony FX9, FX7, and Blackmagic cameras; directed, edited, and produced a basketball documentary; conducted interviews with key figures, utilized external lighting, and captured professional audio; managed project logistics and team coordination.
Student Short Film – Director / Editor / DOP at Veiled Shadows (as above)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led multi-role production focusing on sound design and night-time cinematography to deliver a cohesive short film.

Education

BSc (Hons) Media Production with a sandwich Placement Year at De Montfort University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
A Levels at Cadbury College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Finance (B), Media (C), Level 3 BTEC Travel & Tourism (Distinction*) at Cadbury College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
GCSEs at Hodge Hill College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education