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Hi, I’m Bassam Ahmed, a moving image post-production specialist and mentor with a passion for teaching and hands-on learning. My work with students at UCA and Met Film combines practical editing and color grading with theoretical storytelling and film language to nurture confident, creative editors.
I’m driven by experimenting with new workflows and research-based teaching methods, and I enjoy guiding students through technical challenges, project development, and creative problem-solving while staying active in professional practice.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
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Work Experience
Lecturer in post-production at University for the Creative Arts
October 1, 2023 - PresentTeaching post-production stages in Film
Video editor at beIN Media Group
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019Full-time Sports news video editor
Video editor at Qatar TV
July 12, 2012 - July 12, 2014Full-time video editor
Technical Tutor & Associate Lecturer in Moving Image Post-Production at University for the Creative Arts
October 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025Design and deliver practical workshops on editing and color grading; teach theoretical editing, editing principles, film language, and storytelling; provide individual guidance and support to students; ensure upkeep of editing and color grading equipment; conduct practice-based research on innovative workflows; participate in student assessment and feedback.
Freelance Lecturer at Met Film
August 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025Instructed students in color theory, correction, and creative grading using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro; taught video editing workflows in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve; enabled students to enhance visual storytelling through hands-on projects; provided foundational knowledge in color science, color management, and editing principles.
Education Assistant at Lycée Voltaire
September 30, 2022 - September 30, 2022Oversaw compliance with rules of procedure for classes, free-time activities, premises, and recess; supported the principal by monitoring attendance, managing absences, and handling delays; performed administrative duties; filmed and edited student activities as a secondary responsibility.
Assistant Video Editor at BeIN Media Group
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019Created sports-related content for news broadcasts and live studios; assembled camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; utilized software and tools such as Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for editing, production and broadcast tasks.
Video Editor at Aljazeera Network
November 30, 2014 - November 30, 2014Responsible for editing raw footage for news bulletins and live shows; handled elements like camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; used Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for editing tasks.
Video Editor at Qatar National Television
July 31, 2014 - July 31, 2014Edited raw footage for news bulletins and live shows; manipulated camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; utilized Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command.
Video Editor at Cairo News Company (CNC)
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011Edited news and feature reports for news agencies and TV networks; edited camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; used editing tools to complete tasks.
Education Assistant at Lycée Voltaire
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Oversaw compliance with class procedures, free-time activities, premises and recess; supported the principal by monitoring attendance, managing absences and delays; performed administrative duties to ensure smooth school operations; filmed and edited student activities.
Assistant Video Editor at BeIN Media Group
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Created sports-related content for news broadcasts and live studios; assembled camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; used Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for editing, production, and broadcast tasks.
Video Editor at Aljazeera Network
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Edited raw footage for news bulletins and live shows; handled camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; used Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for successful editing.
Video Editor at Qatar National Television
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Edited raw footage for news bulletins and live shows; manipulated camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; employed Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for successful editing.
Video Editor at Cairo News Company (CNC)
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011Edited news and feature reports for news agencies and TV networks; managed camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects.
Education Assistant at Lycée Voltaire
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022Oversaw compliance with rules of procedure for classes, free-time activities, premises, and recess; supported the principal by monitoring attendance and handling delays; performed various administrative duties; filmed and edited student activities.
Assistant Video Editor at BeIN Media Group
December 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019Created sports-related content for news broadcasts and live studios; assembled camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; utilized software and tools such as Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command for editing, production and broadcast tasks.
Video Editor at Qatar National Television
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014Worked in local and international news departments, editing raw footage for news bulletins and live shows; manipulated elements including camera footage, dialogues, sound effects, graphics, and special effects; utilized Avid Media Composer, iNews, NRCS Tool, and Avid Command.
Video Editor at Cairo News Company (CNC)
August 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011Edited news and feature reports for news agencies and TV networks; handled camera footage, dialogues, and graphics; contributed to editing tasks with various effects and tools.
Education
MA of editing and post-production at London South Bank University
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023BA in translation at Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA)
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2011French Language Diploma at University of Caen
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005FHEA Fellowship at Advance HE
June 1, 2015 - December 8, 2025MA Editing and Post-Production at London South Bank University
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023BA English at Pharos University in Alexandria
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011French Language Diploma at University of Caen
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Advance HE Fellowship
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Davinci Resolve Certified Trainer
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Avid Media Composer Certified Instructor
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025DaVinci Resolve Certified Trainer
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Avid Media Composer Certified Instructor
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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