​I am Vugar Islam zada, a filmmaker, director, and post-production supervisor based in Baku, Azerbaijan. I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the media production industry. Although I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration, my true passion and my entire career have always been dedicated to visual arts and music. ​I prefer to let my work and results speak for themselves. I served as a director and editor for the Baku 2015 European Games, and I directed and edited mini-films for the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, which were broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera. One of my proudest achievements is winning "The Best Tourism Advertisement" at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2014 for my work on the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. I have also won multiple awards at the Baku and Istanbul Tourism Film Festivals, as well as the Qizil Pari Film Festival. ​In the film industry, I worked as the Head of the Editor Group for the Turkish feature film Çat Kapı Aşk (2019) and as the post-production supervisor and VFX artist for Zona (2022). Most recently, I worked as a senior editor on the animated film Nasreddin Hodja (2025) for Bazelevs Studio, where I handled action sequences and the final scene. Currently, I am developing a project for Film Bridge to provide production and location scouting services for foreign film crews in Baku, Technically, I work fast and effectively with industry-standard software like DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. Beyond traditional editing, I am deeply involved in the future of filmmaking. I actively use generative AI tools like Kling, Veo, Sora, and Midjourney to optimize and speed up professional post-production workflows. ​Music is also a massive part of my life. I have been passionate about hip-hop since 1999, and I am the creator, artistic director, and head of post-production for the YouTube rap battle project Kəllə Kəlləyə. I produce music and create vocal arrangements using FL Studio and Ableton Live. Musical talent actually runs in my family, as my father's cousin is the famous Azerbaijani singer Akif Islam zada. Communication is crucial in international projects. I am fluent in Russian and Turkish, and I have an advanced level of English. I also use Azerbaijani to write complex scripts and songs, though my conversational Azerbaijani is more limited. I am always focused on doing the job well, solving practical problems, and bringing real results to the team.

Vugar Islam zada

​I am Vugar Islam zada, a filmmaker, director, and post-production supervisor based in Baku, Azerbaijan. I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the media production industry. Although I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration, my true passion and my entire career have always been dedicated to visual arts and music. ​I prefer to let my work and results speak for themselves. I served as a director and editor for the Baku 2015 European Games, and I directed and edited mini-films for the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, which were broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera. One of my proudest achievements is winning "The Best Tourism Advertisement" at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2014 for my work on the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. I have also won multiple awards at the Baku and Istanbul Tourism Film Festivals, as well as the Qizil Pari Film Festival. ​In the film industry, I worked as the Head of the Editor Group for the Turkish feature film Çat Kapı Aşk (2019) and as the post-production supervisor and VFX artist for Zona (2022). Most recently, I worked as a senior editor on the animated film Nasreddin Hodja (2025) for Bazelevs Studio, where I handled action sequences and the final scene. Currently, I am developing a project for Film Bridge to provide production and location scouting services for foreign film crews in Baku, Technically, I work fast and effectively with industry-standard software like DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. Beyond traditional editing, I am deeply involved in the future of filmmaking. I actively use generative AI tools like Kling, Veo, Sora, and Midjourney to optimize and speed up professional post-production workflows. ​Music is also a massive part of my life. I have been passionate about hip-hop since 1999, and I am the creator, artistic director, and head of post-production for the YouTube rap battle project Kəllə Kəlləyə. I produce music and create vocal arrangements using FL Studio and Ableton Live. Musical talent actually runs in my family, as my father's cousin is the famous Azerbaijani singer Akif Islam zada. Communication is crucial in international projects. I am fluent in Russian and Turkish, and I have an advanced level of English. I also use Azerbaijani to write complex scripts and songs, though my conversational Azerbaijani is more limited. I am always focused on doing the job well, solving practical problems, and bringing real results to the team.

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​I am Vugar Islam zada, a filmmaker, director, and post-production supervisor based in Baku, Azerbaijan. I have over a decade of hands-on experience in the media production industry. Although I hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration, my true passion and my entire career have always been dedicated to visual arts and music.
​I prefer to let my work and results speak for themselves. I served as a director and editor for the Baku 2015 European Games, and I directed and edited mini-films for the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, which were broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera. One of my proudest achievements is winning “The Best Tourism Advertisement” at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2014 for my work on the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. I have also won multiple awards at the Baku and Istanbul Tourism Film Festivals, as well as the Qizil Pari Film Festival.
​In the film industry, I worked as the Head of the Editor Group for the Turkish feature film Çat Kapı Aşk (2019) and as the post-production supervisor and VFX artist for Zona (2022). Most recently, I worked as a senior editor on the animated film Nasreddin Hodja (2025) for Bazelevs Studio, where I handled action sequences and the final scene. Currently, I am developing a project for Film Bridge to provide production and location scouting services for foreign film crews in Baku,
Technically, I work fast and effectively with industry-standard software like DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. Beyond traditional editing, I am deeply involved in the future of filmmaking. I actively use generative AI tools like Kling, Veo, Sora, and Midjourney to optimize and speed up professional post-production workflows.
​Music is also a massive part of my life. I have been passionate about hip-hop since 1999, and I am the creator, artistic director, and head of post-production for the YouTube rap battle project Kəllə Kəlləyə. I produce music and create vocal arrangements using FL Studio and Ableton Live. Musical talent actually runs in my family, as my father’s cousin is the famous Azerbaijani singer Akif Islam zada.
Communication is crucial in international projects. I am fluent in Russian and Turkish, and I have an advanced level of English. I also use Azerbaijani to write complex scripts and songs, though my conversational Azerbaijani is more limited.
I am always focused on doing the job well, solving practical problems, and bringing real results to the team.

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Language

Azerbaijani
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Bakı Media Center
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Directed and edited promotional content and documentary projects; led on-set direction and post-production processes.
Director / Filmmaker / Post-production supervisor at Cinemazadeh
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Directed and edited content for events; oversaw post-production, VFX, and delivery; contributed to award-winning promotional materials.
Director / Video Editor on Set at Media Balans / Times Consulting
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Directed on-set shoots and edited video content.
Director / Filmmaker / Post-production supervisor at Kelle Kelleye
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and produced promotional content; supervised post-production for multiple projects.
Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Bakı Media Center
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Led creation and editing of media content, promotional materials, and documentary projects.
Director, Script, Post-production supervisor, Editor, VFX artist at Urban Motives 4.1
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Directed and edited promotional materials; oversaw post-production and VFX for the project.
Director, Post-production supervisor at 2 Wheels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Directed, scripted, and supervised post-production; edited content.
Director, Post-production supervisor at BDİ EZAMİYYT (A Life Long Mission)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and supervised post-production for the project.
Second Editor / First Assistant of Editor at Nasreddin Hoja (Bazelevs studio)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted lead editor on Nasreddin Hoja project.
Director and Editor at Islamic Solidarity Games 2017
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and edited three mini-films for PR campaign; broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera.
Director / Filmmaker / Creative Director at Media Balans / Times Consulting
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Directed and produced media projects; served as creative director; supervised post-production.
Director / Video Editor on Set at Extreme Hangout COP29
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed and edited on-set video for COP29.
Director / Filmmaker / Post-production Supervisor at Bakı Media Center
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Directed, edited, and supervised post-production.
Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Independent projects and collaborations.
Director / Script / Post-production Supervisor / Editor / VFX Artist at Urban Motives 4.1 (Zabit rfi)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Directed, scripted, and supervised post-production; performed editing and VFX.
Director / Post-production Supervisor at Kklikotu
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Directed and supervised post-production.
Head of Editor Group / Editor at Çat Kapı Ak (Türkiye)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led editor group and performed editing.
Post-production Supervisor / Editor / VFX Artist at Zona
January 1, 2022 - Present
Post-production supervision, editing, and VFX.
Director / Script / Post-production Supervisor / Editor at 2 Wheels
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Directed, scripted, and supervised post-production; edited.
Director / Post-production Supervisor at BDİ EZAMİYYT (A Life Long Mission)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed and supervised post-production.
Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Director and editor on freelance projects.
Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Baku Media Center
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Directed and edited films and promotional materials; oversaw post-production processes.
Filmmaker / Director / Post-production Supervisor / Editor at Cinemazadeh
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023
Directed and edited projects; supervised post-production and VFX for promotional films.
Director / Editor at Islamic Solidarity Games (PR Campaign)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed and edited three mini-films for the event’s PR campaign; broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera.
Director / Filmmaker / Post-production Supervisor at 2 Wheels
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Directed and produced short films; managed post-production pipeline.
Director / Post-production Supervisor at BDI EZAMİYYT (A Life Long Mission)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed and supervised post-production for the project.
Head of Editor Group / Editor at Çat Kapı Ak
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Head of editor group; edited for Turkish project.
Director / Creative Director / Post-production Supervisor at Media Balans / Times Consulting
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Creative director and post-production supervisor for media projects.
Director / Editor at European Games (Baku 2015)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Directed and edited promotional content for the 2015 European Games.
Director / Editor at Islamic Solidarity Games
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed and edited three mini-films for the event’s PR campaign; broadcast on Euronews and Al Jazeera.
Director / Script / Post-production Supervisor at 2 Wheels
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Directed and produced for the '2 Wheels' project; script and post-production supervision; editor.
Director / Creative Director at Media Balans / Times Consulting
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Directed creative projects and provided on-set video editing; led post-production planning and supervision.
Director / Video Editor On Set at Extreme Hangout
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed on-set shoots and edited promotional materials for COP29-related campaigns.
Director / Editor / Filmmaker at Cinemazadeh
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023
Directed and edited projects including content around Baku 2015 European Games; oversaw production.
Director / Filmmaker / Post-production Supervisor at Extreme Hangout COP29
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and supervised post-production for COP29 event-related materials.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Master's Degree in Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Master's Degree in Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Master of Business Administration at Azerbaijan State University of Economic
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Cannes Corporate Media & TV Festival - Best Tourism Advertisement
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Director - Baku Tourism Film Festival
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Advertisement - Istanbul International Tourism Film Festival
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Short Film - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2015 - March 2, 2026
Best Documentary Film and Best Director - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - March 2, 2026
Best Tourism Advertisement
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
5th Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards (Best Tourism Advertisement)
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Advertisement - Istanbul International Tourism Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - March 2, 2026
Best Short Film - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2015 - March 2, 2026
Best Documentary Film and Best Director - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - March 2, 2026
Best Tourism Advertisement
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Director
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Advertisement
January 1, 2016 - March 2, 2026
Best Short Film
January 1, 2015 - March 2, 2026
Best Documentary Film & Best Director
January 1, 2018 - March 2, 2026
The Best Tourism Advertisement
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
The Best Director
January 1, 2014 - March 2, 2026
Best Director - Baku Tourism Film Festival
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Best Tourism Advertisement - Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Best Advertisement - Istanbul International Tourism Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Best Short Film - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Best Documentary Film and Best Director - Qizil Peri Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Government