Hi, I'm Emeri Abel, a passionate and skilled film editor and assistant director based in Tallinn, Estonia. With a strong background in film arts and editing, I have developed my expertise across multiple international projects, including music videos, short films, and feature films. I enjoy collaborating creatively to bring stories to life through precise and impactful editing. I have gained valuable experience working with productions in Estonia, Germany, Finland, Lithuania, and the UK, and continuously seek to expand my skills through workshops and new projects. Fluent in Estonian and English, and conversant in German, I am always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment sector, contributing both in editing and assistant directing roles.

Emeri Abel

Hi, I'm Emeri Abel, a passionate and skilled film editor and assistant director based in Tallinn, Estonia. With a strong background in film arts and editing, I have developed my expertise across multiple international projects, including music videos, short films, and feature films. I enjoy collaborating creatively to bring stories to life through precise and impactful editing. I have gained valuable experience working with productions in Estonia, Germany, Finland, Lithuania, and the UK, and continuously seek to expand my skills through workshops and new projects. Fluent in Estonian and English, and conversant in German, I am always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment sector, contributing both in editing and assistant directing roles.

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Hi, I’m Emeri Abel, a passionate and skilled film editor and assistant director based in Tallinn, Estonia. With a strong background in film arts and editing, I have developed my expertise across multiple international projects, including music videos, short films, and feature films. I enjoy collaborating creatively to bring stories to life through precise and impactful editing.

I have gained valuable experience working with productions in Estonia, Germany, Finland, Lithuania, and the UK, and continuously seek to expand my skills through workshops and new projects. Fluent in Estonian and English, and conversant in German, I am always eager to take on new challenges in the media and entertainment sector, contributing both in editing and assistant directing roles.

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Language

Estonian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Finnish
Beginner
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Stellar Film (EST), ARTE, LRT, AIR Productions (LV)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited the Dance & Architecture films including Dance + City: Drama King and Dance + City: Yes! filmed at Tallinn Cruise Terminal. Also editor of short films such as Sauna Day and Song of Sleepless Nights (work in progress). Worked on the documentary TV series Kuplia all Kanal 2 episode 6: "Tormitaltsutades" and contributed to a collection of Estonian short animated film trailers.
Editor at Various Music Videos and Short Films
January 1, 2017 - Present
Edited numerous music videos including Iconoclast (UK) for artists Jax Jones and Erik Stone, as well as promos and short films like Mia & Liki and Dear Passengers. Collaborated on projects for Alex Andra Film and Tandem Film. Assisted with VFX editing on music videos Suburban & Bella Porch - Inferno and Avamax - Everytime I Cry.
Assistant Director at Various Feature Films and TV Series
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Assistant Director on a range of productions including feature films Millas Sense of Snow (Germany/Finland), My Husband’s Wife (Finland/Estonia), Last to Brake, Cell 8 (Sweden/Estonia), TV series Little Siberia (Finland) and Tenet (Warner Bros, USA). Managed callsheets and coordinated production logistics on multiple projects.
Assistant Director at Dragonlord Fireframe Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working as Assistant Director on feature film projects handled by Dragonlord Fireframe Studios.

Education

MA Film Arts - Editing at Lusofona University, Lisbon, Portugal & Screen Academy Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
BA Film Arts - Editing at Baltic Film Media and Arts School, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Exchange Year at Paderborn, Germany
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Secondary School at Rocca al Mare School, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Primary School at Võru I Põhikool, Võru, Estonia
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality