Hi there my name is Ahmed and I'm a videographer and video editor from London with 10+ years of experience of end-to-end production experience across brand film, documentary, and social media. Adept at translating complex ideas into platform-native stories that grow audiences and drive measurable outcomes. Experienced in building scalable production systems from the ground up, including AI-assisted workflows, motion templates, and multi-platform pipelines, with a consistent focus on speed without compromising quality. Eager to bring both craft and strategic thinking to a fast-moving, mission-driven company. --- **Employment and project experience** **Lead Videographer** Escape Studios. _June 2018 - Present_ **Volunteer Videographer** Roots Academy. _March 2022 - Present_…

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Hi there my name is Ahmed and I'm a videographer and video editor from London with 10+ years of experience of end-to-end production experience across brand film, documentary, and social media. Adept at translating complex ideas into platform-native stories that grow audiences and drive measurable outcomes. Experienced in building scalable production systems from the ground up, including AI-assisted workflows, motion templates, and multi-platform pipelines, with a consistent focus on speed without compromising quality. Eager to bring both craft and strategic thinking to a fast-moving, mission-driven company. --- **Employment and project experience** **Lead Videographer** Escape Studios. _June 2018 - Present_ **Volunteer Videographer** Roots Academy. _March 2022 - Present_…

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Hi there my name is Ahmed and I’m a videographer and video editor from London with 10+ years of experience of end-to-end production experience across brand
film, documentary, and social media. Adept at translating complex ideas into platform-native stories that grow audiences and drive measurable outcomes.

Experienced in building scalable production systems from the ground up, including AI-assisted workflows, motion templates, and multi-platform pipelines, with a consistent
focus on speed without compromising quality. Eager to bring both craft and strategic thinking to a fast-moving, mission-driven company.

Employment and project experience

Lead Videographer Escape Studios.
June 2018 - Present

Volunteer Videographer Roots Academy.
March 2022 - Present

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Videographer at Escape Studios
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led end-to-end production of social and brand content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Grew audiences to 20K+ subscribers and 2M+ views with platform-native, algorithm-aware storytelling. Translated complex VFX, Games, and Animation topics into engaging ads, tutorials, webinars, and showreels, contributing to £300K+ in student acquisition revenue. Built scalable production workflows including AI-assisted pipelines, motion graphics templates, and standardized review processes, increasing output 4x without sacrificing quality. Directed flagship hybrid livestreams (Escapeverse Live) for 10,500+ global viewers with 70% retention, overseeing technical setup, rehearsals, and contingency planning. Proficient across Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve; colour grading, sound design, and motion graphics. Mentored a team of 4 junior creatives.
Volunteer Video grapher at Roots Academy
March 1, 2022 - Present
Built the video function from scratch for a global digital education platform, defining strategy, workflows, and creative direction with no institutional infrastructure. Coordinated production teams across the UK and UAE to deliver an annual Ramadan campaign, achieving 190% YouTube growth, 52% Instagram growth, and 46% conversion uplift. Developed original content formats and scalable systems (UGC frameworks, AI workflows, video guidelines) to maintain consistent quality across a distributed, volunteer-led team.
Filmmaker at Mother London × Word On The Curb
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Selected from a competitive pool to direct branded short films for one of the UK's leading independent ad agencies, delivering premium, narrative-led content under tight timelines. Recognised by advertising executives for strong storytelling, pacing, and cinematic quality.
Filmmaker at M Shed Museum / Bristol City Council
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Commissioned to direct a documentary on the Somali diaspora in Bristol, conducting in-depth archival research to ensure authentic, community-led representation. Maintained production schedule and quality despite a COVID outbreak by directing remotely through detailed scripts and storyboards.
Director at Black Vs Private School
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Directed a feature documentary on race in British private education, securing £10,000+ in funding through compelling pitch treatments and mood films. Led a multidisciplinary production team across all stages, maintaining narrative consistency and production quality.

Education

Motion Graphics Short Course at Escape Studios
January 1, 2020 - June 4, 2026
AI Filmmaking at Curious Refuge
May 4, 2026 - July 3, 2026

Qualifications

BSc Combined Honours, Chemistry & Psychology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, Level 6
January 1, 2019 - June 4, 2026
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, Level 6
January 1, 2019 - June 4, 2026
Motion Graphics Short Course
January 1, 2020 - June 4, 2026
AI Filmmaking
May 4, 2026 - July 3, 2026
Ai filmmaking course online through Curious Refugee

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    The Journey of a graduates

    An emotive documentary film highlighting the journey students at Escape studios go through from applicant to graduate. I interviewed 6 students several weeks before their graduation to get an idea of how they picked their creative fields and what connections they’ve built at this bespoke university.

    Director: Ahmed Aden
    Sound: Ahmed Aden
    Camera Operator: Craig Coutinho
    Camera Assistant: Laurel Stone, Craig Coutinho
    Editor: Ahmed Aden

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    VFX Festival 2023 Highlight

    A fun and impactful video highlighting the annual VFX festival held at Escape Studios. Using picture-in-picture style format to add pictures to the video that make the event more impactful to the viewer.

    Videographer: Ahmed Aden
    Photographer: Jess Thristan

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    Provide: Shopping Local

    Since 2012 Provide has worked to nurture creativity in the lives of those around us as well as our own. Our home town of Birmingham, England has a long history of collaboration between art and industry, and we’re proud to be part of a new generation combining creative work with industrial know-how.

    The ethos of PROVIDE is to capture the nostalgia of the shopping experience, the vibrancy of Birmingham city and what people yearn for today in our fast-paced consumer society.
    We made this playful short video to survey Brummie residents about their personal shopping experience on behalf of Provide Shop.

    Director: Ahmed
    Sound: Ali Raza
    Camera Operator: Ahmed Aden
    Edit: Ahmed Aden

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    The Naive Thief - Mother Spec Ad

    A fun project with the ad agency Mother last year, where I was tasked to create a fun spec ad promoting some of the benefits of working at Mother, In this case free lunches :)

    Director: Ahmed Aden
    Sound: Ahmed Aden
    Camera Operator: Krish Thapar
    Producer: Ndbuisi Uchea
    Editor: Ahmed Aden & Krish Thapar

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    Black Vs Private School Documentary

    Black vs Private School explores the unique and untold stories of black students’ experiences at private schools in the UK. Our aim for this documentary was to spark a conversation on very important issues that black British students face in education today.

    Director: Ahmed Aden & Tia Rhima
    Cinematographer: Max Witting
    Camera Operator: Martin Blackburn
    Sound: Ahmed Aden
    Producer: Tia Rhima
    Editor: Ahmed Aden
    Colourist: Jax Harney

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