I am a Senior Media Editor with over 18 years of international broadcast experience across TV, news, and digital media. I specialize in end-to-end sendable workflows, color grading, and efficient post-production that meets tight production timelines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with producers and directors to craft compelling stories for national and international audiences. In my work, I’ve built strong expertise in broadcast editing, advanced audio post-production, and hands-on color pipelines, delivering polished content from concept to delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling, technical quality, and continuous learning in evolving media landscapes.…

Arfan Al Hazam

I am a Senior Media Editor with over 18 years of international broadcast experience across TV, news, and digital media. I specialize in end-to-end sendable workflows, color grading, and efficient post-production that meets tight production timelines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with producers and directors to craft compelling stories for national and international audiences. In my work, I’ve built strong expertise in broadcast editing, advanced audio post-production, and hands-on color pipelines, delivering polished content from concept to delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling, technical quality, and continuous learning in evolving media landscapes.…

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I am a Senior Media Editor with over 18 years of international broadcast experience across TV, news, and digital media. I specialize in end-to-end sendable workflows, color grading, and efficient post-production that meets tight production timelines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with producers and directors to craft compelling stories for national and international audiences.

In my work, I’ve built strong expertise in broadcast editing, advanced audio post-production, and hands-on color pipelines, delivering polished content from concept to delivery. I’m passionate about storytelling, technical quality, and continuous learning in evolving media landscapes.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Croatian
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Bosnian
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Serbian
Advanced

Work Experience

Documentary Editor at VPRO Tegenlicht
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Edited documentary content for broadcast, focusing on narrative assembly, sequencing, and sound integration to meet broadcast standards.
Video Editor at VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Edited NGO-focused video content for campaigns and fundraising, ensuring clear storytelling and accessibility.
Movie Maker / Post-Production at FluXus Zaandam
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead post-production on independent and short-form projects, coordinating editing and color grading.
Post-Production Editor at Dive TV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Handled post-production editing for television segments, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards.
Movie Editor / Color Grading at Tonger
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited footage and performed color grading to achieve a consistent look and mood.
Movie Editor at Buddy Film Project
January 1, 2016 - Present
Ongoing collaboration as a movie editor across multiple projects; responsible for editing, assembly, and post-production.
Movie Editor at Haya Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Edited film projects for Haya Pictures; focus on narrative structure and pacing.
Post-Production Editor at National Film Organisation
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Managed post-production workflow for national film projects, including color, sound, and delivery formats.
Movie / Music Editor at I See Emirates – Media FZ LLC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Edited film and music segments; synchronized audio and video for broadcast.
Movie Editor at Syrian Art Production International (SAPI)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Edited documentary and promotional content; contributed to post-production pipeline.
Movie / Music Editor at Swedish International Production
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Edited project materials for broadcast; collaborated with producers on post-production.
Post-Production Editor at JAWA Film & TV Production
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Managed post-production workflow for multiple film and TV projects; delivered broadcast-ready assets.
Editor / Sound Mix / Dubbing at Fardous Drama
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Edited content and performed sound mix/dubbing for drama productions.

Education

Music at MGO
January 15, 1986 - November 15, 2024
Music High School
Advanced Certificate in Postproduktion at Buddy Film Project
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Adobe Premiere Pro at New Horizons Training Center, Dubai
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Film Editing Institute at Film Editing Institute, Hannover, Germany
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Diploma in Music at Moscow College of Music
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

The 48 Hour Film Project, Amsterdam - Viswijf
July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
2018 Winner Jury Prize Best Editor Arfan Al Hazam
Advanced Certificate in Postproduktion
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Diploma in Music
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services