Hello, I’m Uchedike Kelly Somto, a Creative Video Editor and Post-Production Specialist with 5+ years of experience crafting high-impact visual content for brands, agencies, and businesses across Nigeria. I founded NOVARA'S CUT, where I focus on cinematic storytelling, color grading, and motion graphics. My dual background in Film Studies and Medicine gives me an analytical yet creative lens for every project, blending rigorous detail with compelling narratives to help brands stand out.…

Uchedike Kelly Somto

Hello, I’m Uchedike Kelly Somto, a Creative Video Editor and Post-Production Specialist with 5+ years of experience crafting high-impact visual content for brands, agencies, and businesses across Nigeria. I founded NOVARA'S CUT, where I focus on cinematic storytelling, color grading, and motion graphics. My dual background in Film Studies and Medicine gives me an analytical yet creative lens for every project, blending rigorous detail with compelling narratives to help brands stand out.…

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Hello, I’m Uchedike Kelly Somto, a Creative Video Editor and Post-Production Specialist with 5+ years of experience crafting high-impact visual content for brands, agencies, and businesses across Nigeria. I founded NOVARA’S CUT, where I focus on cinematic storytelling, color grading, and motion graphics.
My dual background in Film Studies and Medicine gives me an analytical yet creative lens for every project, blending rigorous detail with compelling narratives to help brands stand out.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Igbo
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Video Editor at NOVARA'S CUT
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and operate an independent video editing studio delivering end-to-end post-production for brands and businesses across Nigeria. Produced full brand ad campaign for TRUST FUND (2025), reaching thousands of Nigerians and significantly growing their public visibility. Deliver color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and platform-ready exports across all projects.
Video Editor at Pulse Africa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Edited high-volume digital content for one of Africa's leading media and entertainment platforms. Delivered social-optimised video formats meeting tight publication deadlines consistently.
Video Editor at MAIN — Social Media Agency
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Produced scroll-stopping social content for agency clients across multiple industries. Applied current social trend formats and platform-specific best practices to maximise engagement.
Video Editor (Contract) at Eros Furnitures Limited
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created product and brand promotional videos over a multi-month contract engagement. Handled full post-production from raw footage to polished, client-approved final deliverables.
Freelance Video Editor at Various Local Businesses
January 1, 2019 - Present
Served numerous SMEs across Nigeria with commercial, social, and promotional video content.

Education

B.Sc. Film Studies at University of Benin (UNIBEN)
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
B.Sc. Film Studies at University of Benin (UNIBEN)
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
MBBS (In Progress) — Medicine & Surgery at University of Nigeria (UNN) Enugu Campus
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Qualifications

B.Sc. Film Studies
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
MBBS (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
B.Sc. Film Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
MBBS (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics