Filmmaker, director and video editor with 10+ years of experience working in Los Angeles and internationally across narrative film, branded content, interviews, documentaries, stand-up and social media. I’ve directed two award-winning short films and a feature film distributed internationally, and I’ve also worked extensively in post-production, editing short-form content, interviews, comedy reels, documentary-style pieces and promotional videos. My strongest skills are story-driven editing, pacing, structure, performance, and turning raw material into something clear, engaging and cinematic. I’m comfortable working independently, taking detailed notes, and collaborating remotely with clients and creative teams. Available for video editing, short-form/social content, trailers and teasers, narrative projects, interview/podcast editing, screenplay feedback and creative development. Based in Israel and working primarily in English.

Vladislav Khesin

Filmmaker, director and video editor with 10+ years of experience working in Los Angeles and internationally across narrative film, branded content, interviews, documentaries, stand-up and social media. I’ve directed two award-winning short films and a feature film distributed internationally, and I’ve also worked extensively in post-production, editing short-form content, interviews, comedy reels, documentary-style pieces and promotional videos. My strongest skills are story-driven editing, pacing, structure, performance, and turning raw material into something clear, engaging and cinematic. I’m comfortable working independently, taking detailed notes, and collaborating remotely with clients and creative teams. Available for video editing, short-form/social content, trailers and teasers, narrative projects, interview/podcast editing, screenplay feedback and creative development. Based in Israel and working primarily in English.

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Filmmaker, director and video editor with 10+ years of experience working in Los Angeles and internationally across narrative film, branded content, interviews, documentaries, stand-up and social media.

I’ve directed two award-winning short films and a feature film distributed internationally, and I’ve also worked extensively in post-production, editing short-form content, interviews, comedy reels, documentary-style pieces and promotional videos.

My strongest skills are story-driven editing, pacing, structure, performance, and turning raw material into something clear, engaging and cinematic. I’m comfortable working independently, taking detailed notes, and collaborating remotely with clients and creative teams.

Available for video editing, short-form/social content, trailers and teasers, narrative projects, interview/podcast editing, screenplay feedback and creative development.

Based in Israel and working primarily in English.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor / Content Editor at StandupLA
February 18, 2024 - January 18, 2001
Edited long-form and short-form video content for StandupLA's YouTube and social media channels, including stand-up specials, comedian reels, interview shows, news-format content, vlogs and documentary-style pieces. Worked from raw footage through final delivery, focusing on story, pacing, performance selects, music, graphics and platform-specific edits.
Video Editor & Script Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provide freelance video editing and story development for filmmakers, creators and independent projects. Edit narrative, promotional, interview and digital content in Adobe Premiere Pro, supporting projects from rough cut through final delivery. Also provide screenplay consultation, structural notes, story analysis and development feedback, with a strong focus on pacing, character and narrative clarity.
Director / Producer / Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Direct and produce narrative, commercial and independent film projects from development through post-production. Work across screenwriting, visual development, directing, production and editorial, coordinating creative and technical teams through final delivery. Selected work includes the feature film Alone and the short films Flow and Sleep.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at New York Film Academy
September 4, 2014 - October 30, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Flow Short Film
    Wrote, directed and edited the narrative short film Flow. Developed the project from screenplay through post-production, with a focus on visual storytelling, performance, atmosphere and narrative pacing. You can watch it here
    Sleep Short Film
    Wrote, directed and edited the short film Sleep, overseeing the project from development through final post-production. The edit focused heavily on performance, tension, rhythm and visual storytelling. You can watch it here

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