I am a dedicated and creative video editor with over 5 years of experience in documentary and film production. I excel at leading post-production workflows, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and effective collaboration with clients and team members. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to contribute to meaningful projects that challenge me and promote growth for the team and organization.…

Shema Allaf

I am a dedicated and creative video editor with over 5 years of experience in documentary and film production. I excel at leading post-production workflows, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and effective collaboration with clients and team members. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to contribute to meaningful projects that challenge me and promote growth for the team and organization.…

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I am a dedicated and creative video editor with over 5 years of experience in documentary and film production. I excel at leading post-production workflows, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and effective collaboration with clients and team members.

I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to contribute to meaningful projects that challenge me and promote growth for the team and organization.

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Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Teacher at Fursan Al-Marefa International School
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Built relationships with over 100 students and provided personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement; designed and implemented performance improvement plans in consultation with parents and administrative staff.
Video Editor at Al-Ekhbariya TV
May 1, 2022 - Present
Synced and edited footage for the Huna & Hunak Documentary Series; edited and assembled raw material into a finished product for broadcast; coordinated with editors and designers to ensure parallel work progress; trimmed footage and integrated music, dialogue, graphics and effects.
Location Assistant at Desert Warrior Film
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Coordinated with vendors to secure equipment and locations, reducing expenditures by 10%; led the team and ensured quality standards; monitored project progress and provided feedback for improvements.
Video Editor Assistant at MBC Studios
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Oversaw video package creation, including script authoring, editorial work, footage gathering, trimming, and creating audio/visual effects for a startup television streaming network; communicated with clients to identify requirements and align outputs with objectives; produced graphics/animations with Photoshop and After Effects; tracked project metrics for status reporting.
Video Editor at MOCCulinary
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited video content for MOCCulinary, supporting social media and campaign objectives.
Video Editor – Social Media Intern at Red Sea Channel
April 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited social media content and assisted in video production for campaigns.
Video Editor at Huna & Hunak Documentary Series – for Al-Ekhbariya TV
May 1, 2022 - Present
Synced and edited files for the documentary series; edited and assembled raw material into a finished product ready for broadcasting; coordinated with editors and designers to ensure synchronized progress; trimmed footage and integrated music, dialogue, graphics and effects.
Video Editor Assistant at Show Talent – MBC Studios
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Oversaw video package creation including script authoring, editorial work, footage gathering and visual effects; coordinated with clients to identify requirements; produced content aligned with client objectives.
Video Editor for Social Media (Intern) at Red Sea Channel
April 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Video editor for social media, assisting content creation and editing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Photography and Digital Media at Effat University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Photography and Digital Media at Effat University, Jeddah
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate of Appreciation
January 1, 2025 - December 23, 2025
The Idea Development Journey: From Inspiration to Script Masterclass
January 1, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Kagan Cooperative Learning 2-DayTM (16 Hours)
January 1, 2024 - December 23, 2025
V FX Basics
January 1, 2023 - December 23, 2025
VFX Course
January 1, 2022 - December 23, 2025
Postproduction
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Documentary Filmmaking
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Post Production Advanced Tools
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Post Production
January 1, 2020 - December 23, 2025
Photography and Image Editing
January 1, 2018 - December 23, 2025
Marketing through Social Media Channels
January 1, 2019 - December 23, 2025
IELTS
January 1, 2019 - December 23, 2025
Focus Poller on Cameras
January 1, 2024 - December 23, 2025
Certificate of Appreciation, Knights of Knowledge International Schools
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
The Idea Development Journey: From Inspiration to Script Masterclass, American Film Showcase
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Kagan Cooperative Learning 2-DayTM (16 Hours)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
VFX Basics, Saudi Ministry of Culture (14 hours)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
VFX Course, Saudi Ministry of Culture (1 week)
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2022
Postproduction, Molinare Saudi Ministry of Culture (14 hours)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Documentary Filmmaking, Saudi Ministry of Culture (12 hours)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Post Production, MBC Academy (6 weeks)
January 1, 2020 - February 15, 2020
Photography and Image Editing, HRDF
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Marketing through Social Media Channels, HRDF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Post Production Advanced Tools, MBC Academy (12 weeks)
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
IELTS
January 1, 2019 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level