I’m a video editor and filmmaker with 16+ years of experience across commercial, branded, corporate, documentary, and narrative storytelling. I edit interview-led films using strong story structure and pacing, and I handle full post-production—from editing and color grading to sound design and final delivery, typically using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects.…

Asghar Laei

I’m a video editor and filmmaker with 16+ years of experience across commercial, branded, corporate, documentary, and narrative storytelling. I edit interview-led films using strong story structure and pacing, and I handle full post-production—from editing and color grading to sound design and final delivery, typically using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects.…

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I’m a video editor and filmmaker with 16+ years of experience across commercial, branded, corporate, documentary, and narrative storytelling. I edit interview-led films using strong story structure and pacing, and I handle full post-production—from editing and color grading to sound design and final delivery, typically using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Kurdish
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Production Specialist & Editor at Independent Productions
May 2, 2017 - Present
Delivered 50+ documentary and broadcast projects, from production through to final edit and delivery. Edited documentary, broadcast and digital content, including sound design, colour correction and final delivery. Managed end-to-end post-production workflows from media organisation to editing to export and distribution. Collaborated closely with directors and producers to shape narratives and deliver projects on schedule. Supported productions with extensive experience in cinematography, visual storytelling and shot selection.
Freelance Video Editor at Independent Productions
May 1, 2017 - Present
Delivered 50+ commercial, corporate, branded, documentary, and narrative film projects. Edited interview-led stories using B-roll, multi-camera footage, and short-form social content. Managed editing, color grading, and sound post-production. Worked independently and in collaboration with directors and producers from brief through to final delivery, including creating generative AI video content for selected projects.
Freelance Video Producer, Cinematographer & Editor
May 1, 2017 - Present
Self-shot and produced documentary, factual interview-led, and digital content. Worked with single- and multi-camera setups in studio and on location. Handled interview filming, shot planning, and lighting. In post-production, used Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects (plus EDIUS) for documentary, factual, and short-form editing including interview segments, story structure, pacing, and B-roll. Performed multi-camera editing, color correction, dialogue editing, audio balancing, and sound design; managed proxy workflows, media management, and delivery for broadcast, web, and social platforms.
Senior Cinematographer & Editor at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
March 20, 2012 - May 20, 2017
Senior Cinematographer & Editor, Iran. Edited 30+ documentary and video productions for broadcast and online platforms. Managed post-production workflows including editing, sound design, colour correction and final delivery. Led a camera team of 10–15 crew across studio and location shoots. Coordinated lighting setups and on-set technical coordination. Contributed to nationally distributed productions.
Senior Video Editor & Cinematographer at IYCS, Iran
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017
Edited and delivered 30+ documentary, broadcast, and digital video projects, with a strong focus on interview-led films. Completed color correction and sound design, and collaborated with directors and producers to shape story structure and pacing. Led camera crews of 10–15 across studio and location shoots.
Senior Cinematographer & Video Editor at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017
Shot and edited 30+ documentary, broadcast, and digital video projects. Shaped interview-led stories through editing, sound design, and color correction. Managed post-production from media ingest and organization through final delivery, partnering with directors and producers on story structure, pacing, and visual approach. Led camera teams of 10–15 across studio and location productions.
Video Editor & Cinematographer at IYCS, Iran
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Edited documentary, narrative, and short-form video content. Operated cameras and assisted with lighting in studio and on location. Contributed to nationally distributed productions.
Cinematographer & Video Editor at IYCS, Iran
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Shot and edited documentary, narrative, and short-form content, including nationally distributed productions. Organized footage and managed post-production through final delivery. Operated cameras and supported lighting in studio and on location.
Junior Cinematographer at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
March 20, 2009 - March 20, 2010
Edited documentary, narrative and short-form content within structured production workflows. Supported production teams across a range of video projects. Operated camera in multi-camera studio and on-location environments. Assisted with lighting setups and on-set technical coordination. Contributed to nationally distributed productions.
Assistant Editor & Junior Cinematographer at IYCS, Iran
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Assisted with documentary, narrative, and short-form video editing. Operated cameras and supported lighting for studio and on-location work, contributing to ongoing production activities.
Junior Cinematographer & Assistant Editor at IYCS, Iran
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Assisted with documentary, narrative, and short-form editing. Organized footage and supported post-production workflows. Operated cameras and supported lighting in studio and on location.

Education

Filmmaking at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Certificate in Filmmaking at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Cinematography & Video Editing Showreel — Asghar Laei

    Here’s a selection of my cinematography, videography, and video editing work across narrative films, documentaries, and commercial projects.
    Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, so the cinematic showreel below is just a selection of my work as a cinematographer and editor.
    I also work with generative AI to create cinematic visuals and videos, and I’ve included a separate AI showreel featuring a selection of those projects as well.

    Cinematic Showreel Link:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    AI Showreel Link:
    https://www.twine.net/signin