I'm Kaushik Sharma, a filmmaker and video editor with over 10 years of experience across India and New Zealand. My focus has always been simple: make content that feels clear, human, and emotionally grounded. Whether it’s a campaign spot, a documentary, or a vertical Reel, I shape stories with rhythm, clarity, and care. I’ve collaborated with journalists, producers, creative leads, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life across formats and deadlines. I work closely with graphics and motion designers, reporters, and editors to deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences and respects local contexts.

Kaushik Sharma

I'm Kaushik Sharma, a filmmaker and video editor with over 10 years of experience across India and New Zealand. My focus has always been simple: make content that feels clear, human, and emotionally grounded. Whether it’s a campaign spot, a documentary, or a vertical Reel, I shape stories with rhythm, clarity, and care. I’ve collaborated with journalists, producers, creative leads, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life across formats and deadlines. I work closely with graphics and motion designers, reporters, and editors to deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences and respects local contexts.

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I’m Kaushik Sharma, a filmmaker and video editor with over 10 years of experience across India and New Zealand. My focus has always been simple: make content that feels clear, human, and emotionally grounded. Whether it’s a campaign spot, a documentary, or a vertical Reel, I shape stories with rhythm, clarity, and care.

I’ve collaborated with journalists, producers, creative leads, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life across formats and deadlines. I work closely with graphics and motion designers, reporters, and editors to deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences and respects local contexts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Assamese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Director / Editor / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed & edited The Scroll That Stole Time, a festival-submitted short exploring digital addiction and visual metaphors. Produced vertical-first social content for influencers, brands, and events.
Freelance Director / Editor / Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed & edited The Scroll That Stole Time, a festival-submitted short exploring digital addiction and visual metaphors. Produced vertical-first social content for influencers, brands, and events.
Video Editor / Content Creator at GPlus Digital
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Produced short-form social content and podcast series for digital newsroom, focusing on local storytelling and platform-native cuts (50+ videos in 1 month). Specialized in local storytelling and quick-turnaround branded content. Edited for mobile-first formats like Reels and Shorts.
Video Editor at Doordarshan Kendra
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Delivered 200+ multilingual TV segments. Applied consistent branding, subtitles, and editorial precision.
Camera Operator / Editor at Māori Television
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Edited cultural and social coverage for broadcast. Balanced visual tone and community-first narratives. Worked with reporters and producers on broadcast timelines.
Camera Operator / Editor at Māori Television New Zealand
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Edited cultural and social coverage for broadcast. Balanced visual tone and community-first narratives. Worked with reporters and producers on broadcast timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts (Film) at Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Film & Video Editing at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Media Arts (Film) at Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Film & Video Editing at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Excellence in Editing
January 1, 2019 - April 6, 2026
Excellence in Editing – Images & Sound, Auckland
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education