I'm Abdullah Naseer, a Berlin-based cinematographer and video editor with hands-on experience leading end-to-end filming operations and delivering social and campaign edits for D2C clients. I thrive on establishing consistent on-set workflows, lighting, and post-production handovers to ensure high-quality visuals across campaigns. I'm passionate about collaborative storytelling and bridging creative ideas with practical production processes, working closely with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver compelling videos on time and on budget.

Abdullah Naseer

I'm Abdullah Naseer, a Berlin-based cinematographer and video editor with hands-on experience leading end-to-end filming operations and delivering social and campaign edits for D2C clients. I thrive on establishing consistent on-set workflows, lighting, and post-production handovers to ensure high-quality visuals across campaigns. I'm passionate about collaborative storytelling and bridging creative ideas with practical production processes, working closely with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver compelling videos on time and on budget.

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I’m Abdullah Naseer, a Berlin-based cinematographer and video editor with hands-on experience leading end-to-end filming operations and delivering social and campaign edits for D2C clients. I thrive on establishing consistent on-set workflows, lighting, and post-production handovers to ensure high-quality visuals across campaigns.

I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bridging creative ideas with practical production processes, working closely with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver compelling videos on time and on budget.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor / Paid Campaign Content at Hybrid
December 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end filming operations, ensuring consistent visual standards and seamless post-production handover. Established repeatable lighting, framing and on-set workflows to maintain consistency across productions. Delivered social and campaign edits for paid campaigns across Meta and YouTube, optimized for conversion and platform-native performance. Contributed to increased sales revenue for D2C clients.
Digital Assets Editor at Quintus Media GmbH
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Optimizing existing video assets across platforms, including copy, SEO, and thumbnails; researching and analyzing analytics to inform content strategy; retooling and preparing video deliverables for publication on digital sites.
Production Assistant at Columbia University
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Produced a feature-length, Teagle Grant-funded documentary about the Open Society University Network; communicated publication timelines with editors; assisted with on-set design and backend management.
Design Editor at Open Society University Network (OSUN)
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Solicited potential themes and other unifying design ideas from editors; designed appearance and UI/UX; communicated expected publication timelines to editors.
Production Manager at Hybrid
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Supported the production of a feature-length, grant-funded documentary about the Open Society Network. Supervised pre-production planning, shoot coordination, and post-production workflows. Worked closely with directors, editors, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
Campus Videographer at Bard College Berlin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Documented on-campus academic events, edited videos, and assisted with short promotional videos; organized on-campus interviews by coordinating lighting, cameras and sound equipment; improved on-site video production efficiency using Adobe Premiere Pro projects.
Videographer / Video Editor at Bard College Berlin
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Executed handheld, tripod, and gimbal-based camera movement. Managed audio, camera, and lighting equipment independently. Delivered same-day and next-day edits for institutional and social use.
Editor / Cinematographer at Baithak (Freelance)
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Edited and shot video content; mentored adolescent girls to foster creativity and close the gender gap in tech; designed tutorials aligned with platform guidelines for audio delivery and visual expression.
Video Editor at Cyber Allies
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Led a four-editor team tutoring camera basics, cinematography, and Adobe Premiere post-production; mentored adolescent girls; designed and produced course materials culminating in a final video; coordinated with digital artists to enhance video and audio production; secured YouTube monetization via cross-referencing music copyrights.
Media Head at Baithak
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Designed tutorials on filmmaking and video editing to encourage creative expression during the Covid-19 lockdown; collaborated with 100 Pakistani artists: poets, filmmakers, digital artists; ensured tutorials aligned with platform guidelines in audio delivery and visual expression.
Video Lead at Baithak
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Designed and produced filmmaking and editing tutorials during COVID-19 lockdown. Collaborated with 100+ artists across poetry, film, and digital art. Led media and video strategy for a digital arts and culture platform.
Video Editor at Cyber Allies
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Led and mentored a team of four editors in video production workflows. Mentored adolescent girls to foster creativity and close the gender gap in tech. Designed and delivered an 8-week video production and editing course. Supported YouTube monetization through copyright compliance.

Education

Bachelor's in Humanities, The Arts and Social Thought at Bard College Berlin
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Humanities, The Arts and Social Thought; Arts and Aesthetics at Bard College Berlin
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
GCE A-Levels in Media Studies, International Law, Business Studies, Economics, Sociology at Beaconhouse Senior, Bahria Town, Lahore, Pakistan
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services