Hi, I'm Berin Selman—creative filmmaker and video editor with 8+ years of experience in storytelling, editing, and cinematography. I bring strong editorial judgment and instinct for pacing and rhythm, with a focus on vertical, social-first content. I am passionate about creating powerful cinematic stories that move, inspire, and inform audiences. I've directed several narrative and documentary short films and enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging content.

Berin Selman

Hi, I'm Berin Selman—creative filmmaker and video editor with 8+ years of experience in storytelling, editing, and cinematography. I bring strong editorial judgment and instinct for pacing and rhythm, with a focus on vertical, social-first content. I am passionate about creating powerful cinematic stories that move, inspire, and inform audiences. I've directed several narrative and documentary short films and enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging content.

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Hi, I’m Berin Selman—creative filmmaker and video editor with 8+ years of experience in storytelling, editing, and cinematography. I bring strong editorial judgment and instinct for pacing and rhythm, with a focus on vertical, social-first content.

I am passionate about creating powerful cinematic stories that move, inspire, and inform audiences. I’ve directed several narrative and documentary short films and enjoy collaborating with teams to craft engaging content.

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Work Experience

Social Media Content Creator at Custom Print House
April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Produced 7 vertical videos weekly from concept through delivery, including scripting, filming, editing, and captioning. Built the brand’s social media presence from 0 to 5,000+ followers, including a 1,000% growth spike in one month driven by consistent content and engaging video content. Researched trends and competitors’ high-performing content to shape strategy and craft concise and impactful content.
Videographer / Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Filmed and edited cinematic wedding films using multi-cam coverage and a blend of narrative and documentary styles. Delivered polished edits from raw footage, including color grading, sound mixing, and multi-format versions (vertical highlight reels, teasers, short and long-form edits). Managed client communication and delivered edits on tight deadlines while maintaining high quality visuals and sound.
Technical Assistant at Pratt Institute - Film Department
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted film productions by troubleshooting technical issues in studios and editing suites. Maintained and organized equipment in studios and editing suites. Assisted with lighting and camera setup.
Community Coordinator / Social Media Manager at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Designed posters and graphics for upcoming events to be posted on social media platforms. Created bi-monthly newsletters via Mailchimp to highlight student work and upcoming events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at University High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Pratt Circle Award
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Presidential Merit Award
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education