I’m a film director and video editor working with clients worldwide, specializing in narrative-driven content and music videos. With a strong sense of storytelling, rhythm, and visual coherence, I shape projects from concept to final delivery. I work primarily in DaVinci Resolve and handle complex workflows including multi-camera editing, audio pipelines, and AI video integration. I also created and lead a professional video editing program in France, training students to meet industry standards. Reliable and detail-oriented, I’m committed to delivering high-quality, story-driven work.…

Yann Mokhtari

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I’m a film director and video editor working with clients worldwide, specializing in narrative-driven content and music videos. With a strong sense of storytelling, rhythm, and visual coherence, I shape projects from concept to final delivery. I work primarily in DaVinci Resolve and handle complex workflows including multi-camera editing, audio pipelines, and AI video integration. I also created and lead a professional video editing program in France, training students to meet industry standards. Reliable and detail-oriented, I’m committed to delivering high-quality, story-driven work.…

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I’m a film director and video editor working with clients worldwide, specializing in narrative-driven content and music videos.

With a strong sense of storytelling, rhythm, and visual coherence, I shape projects from concept to final delivery. I work primarily in DaVinci Resolve and handle complex workflows including multi-camera editing, audio pipelines, and AI video integration.

I also created and lead a professional video editing program in France, training students to meet industry standards.

Reliable and detail-oriented, I’m committed to delivering high-quality, story-driven work.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Producteur / Réalisateur Long-métrage at Kaia, LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Production and direction of an international feature film shot in France and the United States since early 2025. Leading all stages of film creation in a professional and international context.
Formateur Audiovisuel at Airo Formation
October 1, 2024 - Present
Educational lead and audiovisual production trainer for TPM initial training since October 2024, responsible for pedagogy and skills transfer in audiovisual editing and production techniques.
Créateur et animateur d'un webshow sur le cigare at Agence MP²
January 1, 2021 - Present
Original creation of a new web format highlighting cigars and their smokers in a jazzy and friendly atmosphere since January 2021.
Réalisateur at Warner Music
July 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Pre-production, production, and post-production of a music video for American pop star Alec Benjamin, July 2022.
Co-création du restaurant Hot&Cold at Hot&Cold
September 30, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Creation and development of the brand, including artistic direction from March 2019 to September 2021.
Réalisateur at Agence MP²
May 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Directed the pilot episode of a musical series featuring pianist Sébastien Damiani from March to May 2021.
Chef d'entreprise at We Owe Paris Productions, LLC
November 30, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Created and managed a California-based production company from January 2014 to November 2018.
Réalisateur at Twisted Tales, Inc
January 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Directed a short film commissioned by the American company Twisted Tales from July 2015 to January 2017.
Réalisateur at We Owe Paris Productions, LLC
January 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Directed an award-winning short film at an international festival from June 2014 to January 2015.
Réalisateur / Community Management at Vlad The Retailer, LLC
April 30, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Produced artist portraits and multimedia diffusion from February to April 2014.
Réalisateur / Monteur at AB Productions (AB Sat)
March 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Produced and edited numerous contents for the AB Group channels, including XXL and AB Moteurs for RTL9, from December 2012 to March 2014.
Chef d'entreprise at No-Y Lab
February 28, 2013 - August 4, 2025
First entrepreneurial experience creating a Marseille-based music label (150K views on YouTube) from February 2012 to February 2013.
Attaché de presse / Community Manager at Cap Marseille
June 30, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Responsible for the media presence of the association across media and internet channels, creating print and video visuals from September 2011 to June 2012.

Education

Diploma in Mise en scène at Conservatoire d'Avignon
January 1, 2010 - August 4, 2025

Qualifications

BAC (Général, Technique ou Professionnel) ou équivalent
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025
Blueprint Certification
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
    paper AI

    After using AI (notably Kling and Gen Alpha) to create shots we didn’t have time to film for the feature-length movie, I developed these tools to produce “packshot” capsules for Instagram—like here, with an artist painting on sneakers.

    paper Vertical Storytelling

    I started a vertical mini documentary series for social media in collaboration with the MiniHollywood theme park in Almería.

    paper Teaching Edition

    I created and currently lead a two-year professional video editing program in France, designed to train students for real-world industry standards. The course covers both technical skills and creative storytelling, with a strong focus on editing workflows, narrative structure, and post-production pipelines.

    Through this program, I aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing students to work efficiently and confidently in professional environments.

    paper 7 Million views - and counting

    Directing this dance video for Alec Benjamin significantly boosted my visibility and reach.