I’m Adam Katona, an enthusiastic film and aerial cinematography professional based in Spain, with strong experience in editing, color grading, sound design, and drone-based aerial work. I’m motivated by the craft of visual storytelling—supporting creative teams and bringing concepts to life on set with a careful eye for detail. Through work across commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short films, I’ve developed a well-rounded skill set that spans directing, advanced editing, sound engineering, and production support. I enjoy collaborating with crews and continuously improving my workflow, whether I’m capturing cinematic aerial footage, assembling a post-production edit, or helping shape the final look and sound for the audience.

Adam Katona

I’m Adam Katona, an enthusiastic film and aerial cinematography professional based in Spain, with strong experience in editing, color grading, sound design, and drone-based aerial work. I’m motivated by the craft of visual storytelling—supporting creative teams and bringing concepts to life on set with a careful eye for detail. Through work across commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short films, I’ve developed a well-rounded skill set that spans directing, advanced editing, sound engineering, and production support. I enjoy collaborating with crews and continuously improving my workflow, whether I’m capturing cinematic aerial footage, assembling a post-production edit, or helping shape the final look and sound for the audience.

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I’m Adam Katona, an enthusiastic film and aerial cinematography professional based in Spain, with strong experience in editing, color grading, sound design, and drone-based aerial work. I’m motivated by the craft of visual storytelling—supporting creative teams and bringing concepts to life on set with a careful eye for detail.

Through work across commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short films, I’ve developed a well-rounded skill set that spans directing, advanced editing, sound engineering, and production support. I enjoy collaborating with crews and continuously improving my workflow, whether I’m capturing cinematic aerial footage, assembling a post-production edit, or helping shape the final look and sound for the audience.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern at Mid Atlantic Films
December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Internship experience at a film production environment, contributing to tasks in line with production and post-production support.
Intern (Pioneer Stilking) at Pioneer Stilking
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Intern (Pioneer Stilking) at Budapest
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Additional internship period supporting production-related work in Budapest.
Mid Atlantic Films (Production / Post Support) at Budapest / Film set
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Supported production and post-production activities while working with a film studio environment, contributing to editorial and production tasks based on project needs.
Intern (Pioneer Stilking) at Pioneer Stilking
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Intern (Pioneer Stilking) at Budapest
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Short-term internship supporting production tasks related to video/film work in Budapest.
Aerial Cinematography / Aerial Photography (Internship) at Budapest (Budapest Internship)
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Supported aerial cinematography and aerial photography projects, gaining hands-on experience with drone-based capture and production collaboration.
Intern at BUDAPEST Film Academy Documentary Foundations / The Art of Documentary (programs)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Participation and training across documentary-focused production and post-production programs, building experience in advanced editing and sound engineering for documentary work.
Editor / Sound Engineer (Advanced Editor, Sound Engineering) at Budapest Film Academy Documentary Foundations (programs) / The Art of Documentary (series)
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Advanced editing and sound engineering work as part of documentary-focused academic and training programs.
Freelance Cinematographer / Editor / Drone Pilot at Freelance (The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Photo/Video assistant roles)
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Worked as freelance cinematographer/editor/drone pilot across set and post workflows, supporting production needs such as capturing footage, assisting with video deliverables, and contributing to editing and finishing tasks where required.
Documentary Filmmaker / Video Assistant / Photo Trainee / Video Assistant Trainee at The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, The BilliON Dollars Spy, Alone at Dawn, Ádám Katona
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Trainee and assistant roles supporting film production and on-set/video/photo work, contributing to day-to-day production support tasks.
Editor and Sound Engineer (Documentary / Advanced Editing & Sound) at Budapest Film Academy Documentary Foundations & The Art of Documentary
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Advanced editing and sound engineering studies and hands-on course projects connected to documentary filmmaking and related post-production disciplines.
Director / Film Editor / Sound Engineer (Advanced Editor) at Budapest Film Academy
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed and performed advanced editing and sound engineering work for film academy productions and documentary-focused projects, supporting the full post-production pipeline and refining audio-visual storytelling.
Aerial Cinematography / Aerial Photography at Freelance (various productions)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Captured cinematic aerial video and photography using FPV/drone systems for commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short films, supporting directors and editors with high-quality visuals for storytelling and production needs.
Freelance Cinematographer / Editor / Drone Pilot at Various productions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance cinematography, editing, and drone piloting for production projects, contributing to both capture and post-production deliverables.
Editorial / Color Grading / Sound Design (Film and Video Editor) at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Editing, color grading, and sound design for multiple project types. Supports post-production workflows to deliver cohesive final video outputs across commercial and documentary-style productions.
Aerial Cinematography / Aerial Photography (Drone Pilot) at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Drone-operated aerial footage for film and video productions, supporting creative camera movement and enhanced visuals. Worked across varied formats including commercials, documentaries, music videos, and short films, contributing to cinematic aerial coverage.

Education

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Qualifications

Driving license (Category B)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
Diving certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
FPV drone operator / operator (A1/A3, A2, STS)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
SKILLS CERTIFICATE / Drone Operator Training (A1/A3, A2, STS, Drone Pilot)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
Diving Certification (MAS ★★ DIVER / Diving Cert.)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026
Language Courses (Hungarian / English / Spanish)
February 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services