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I’m Chima Martins, a film and video editor based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of post-production experience across short films, feature-length projects, documentaries, music videos, and social media content. I focus on narrative editing, pacing, visual continuity, colour grading, sound design, and overall visual storytelling—turning raw footage into polished, engaging work that matches the creative direction from directors, producers, DOPs, and marketing teams. I’m skilled with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and CapCut, and I’ve worked on series and long-form productions as well as fast-turnaround digital edits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether I’m editing talking-head and event highlights, shaping episode flow, or preparing podcasts for distribution, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality results within production deadlines.…I’m Chima Martins, a film and video editor based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of post-production experience across short films, feature-length projects, documentaries, music videos, and social media content. I focus on narrative editing, pacing, visual continuity, colour grading, sound design, and overall visual storytelling—turning raw footage into polished, engaging work that matches the creative direction from directors, producers, DOPs, and marketing teams. I’m skilled with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and CapCut, and I’ve worked on series and long-form productions as well as fast-turnaround digital edits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether I’m editing talking-head and event highlights, shaping episode flow, or preparing podcasts for distribution, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality results within production deadlines.

Chima Martins

Video Editor, Post-Production, Filmmaker, +5

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I’m Chima Martins, a film and video editor based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of post-production experience across short films, feature-length projects, documentaries, music videos, and social media content. I focus on narrative editing, pacing, visual continuity, colour grading, sound design, and overall visual storytelling—turning raw footage into polished, engaging work that matches the creative direction from directors, producers, DOPs, and marketing teams. I’m skilled with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and CapCut, and I’ve worked on series and long-form productions as well as fast-turnaround digital edits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether I’m editing talking-head and event highlights, shaping episode flow, or preparing podcasts for distribution, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality results within production deadlines.…I’m Chima Martins, a film and video editor based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of post-production experience across short films, feature-length projects, documentaries, music videos, and social media content. I focus on narrative editing, pacing, visual continuity, colour grading, sound design, and overall visual storytelling—turning raw footage into polished, engaging work that matches the creative direction from directors, producers, DOPs, and marketing teams. I’m skilled with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and CapCut, and I’ve worked on series and long-form productions as well as fast-turnaround digital edits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether I’m editing talking-head and event highlights, shaping episode flow, or preparing podcasts for distribution, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality results within production deadlines.

Available to hire

I’m Chima Martins, a film and video editor based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 5+ years of post-production experience across short films, feature-length projects, documentaries, music videos, and social media content. I focus on narrative editing, pacing, visual continuity, colour grading, sound design, and overall visual storytelling—turning raw footage into polished, engaging work that matches the creative direction from directors, producers, DOPs, and marketing teams.

I’m skilled with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and CapCut, and I’ve worked on series and long-form productions as well as fast-turnaround digital edits for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether I’m editing talking-head and event highlights, shaping episode flow, or preparing podcasts for distribution, I’m passionate about delivering high-quality results within production deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Short Film

CapCut

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Series Editor - Hospital Chronicles (The Ninth Ward) at LCKAP Productions

April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Edited 8 episodes of the series, shaping raw footage into cohesive and engaging episodes. Managed pacing, continuity, storytelling, sound, and the overall post-production flow across multiple episodes, ensuring consistent narrative and production-quality results from edit through final delivery.

Series Editor at LCKAP Productions (Hospital Chronicles: The Ninth Ward)

April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Edited 8 episodes, shaping raw footage into cohesive, engaging episodes. Managed pacing, continuity, storytelling, and sound across multiple episodes to support a smooth post-production workflow.

Videographer & Video Editor at Xava Technologies

April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Developed video concepts aligned with marketing objectives. Planned and captured video with attention to framing, composition, pacing, and visual flow. Directed shooting processes including camera angles and shot structure. Edited footage into polished marketing and social media content, applying approved copy and creative direction. Ensured platform-appropriate formatting and delivery in required dimensions/formats, including event highlights, talking-head videos, and podcast-related content.

Podcast Editor - T.A.L.K Podcast at Luminousfilm Production Company

February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Edited 15 podcast episodes by performing clean cuts, improving pacing, and ensuring clear dialogue for a polished audio-visual presentation. Prepared episodes for digital and social media distribution, helping deliver consistent quality across the podcast output.

Podcast Editor at Luminousfilm Production Company (T.A.L.K Podcast)

February 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Edited 15 podcast episodes with clean cuts, engaging pacing, and clear dialogue for a polished audio-visual presentation. Prepared episodes for digital and social media distribution.

Short-Form & Long-Form Video Editor at I-Fitness Gym & Wellness Centres

February 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Edited short-form and long-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Cut event highlights, talking-head content, interviews, and gym training sessions. Added captions, graphics, transitions, B-roll, music, and sound design to boost engagement while keeping narrative clarity and consistency across formats.

Documentary Editor - Stories Untold at Luminousfilm Production Company

November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Edited the documentary from raw footage through final delivery. Built narrative structure, managed pacing, and shaped visual flow to effectively communicate the story. Collaborated with the director and production team throughout post-production, applying colour grading, sound design, and transitions to enhance the final production quality.

Documentary Editor at Luminousfilm Production Company (Stories Untold)

November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Edited the documentary from raw footage to final delivery. Built narrative structure, pacing, and visual flow in collaboration with the director and production team. Applied colour grading, sound design, and transitions to strengthen storytelling.

Lead Film Editor - Cut & Sew at Mindeyesmotion Production

August 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Edited the feature-length film “CUT & SEW.” Assembled rough cuts and developed the overall edit structure, organized raw footage, synchronized audio, and prepared timelines for post-production. Performed basic colour correction, audio levelling, and draft exports, supporting an efficient post-production workflow for timely delivery.

Lead Film Editor at Mindeyesmotion Production (Cut & Sew)

August 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Edited the feature-length film 'CUT & SEW.' Assembled rough cuts and developed the overall edit structure. Organized raw footage, synchronized audio, and created/managed timelines for post-production. Completed basic colour correction, audio levelling, and draft exports while supporting an efficient workflow for timely delivery.

Film Editor - Behind The Scene at HoneyModel Production

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Edited “Behind The Scene” short films in collaboration with directors, producers, DOPs, and the Sound Department throughout post-production. Applied colour grading to improve visual quality and consistency, and supported the post-production process from footage organization through final editing.

Film Editor at HoneyModel Production (Behind The Scene)

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Edited 'Behind The Scene' short films. Collaborated with directors, producers, DOPs, and the Sound Department through post-production. Applied colour grading for visual quality and consistency and supported the full post workflow from footage organization through final editing.

Film Editor - Beyond at EbonyLife Creative Academy

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Edited the short film “BEYOND” as a student final project. Collaborated with directors, producers, DOPs, and the Sound Department, applied colour grading and After Effects visual elements, and supported the overall post-production and visual storytelling.

Film Editor - Blood on the Anthem at NKE Studio

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Edited the short film “Blood on the Anthem.” Managed the editing workflow from raw footage through final master export, applied colour grading, created basic After Effects visual effects, and used sound design to strengthen production storytelling.

Film Editor at EbonyLife Creative Academy (Beyond)

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Edited the short film 'BEYOND' as a student final project. Collaborated with directors, producers, DOPs, and the Sound Department. Applied colour grading and After Effects visual elements to support overall post-production and visual storytelling.

Film Editor at NKE Studio (Blood on the Anthem)

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Edited the short film 'Blood on the Anthem.' Managed the editing workflow from raw footage to final master export. Applied colour grading, basic After Effects visual effects, and sound design to enhance storytelling.

Video Editor at Azusa Production

March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2025

Edited music videos and short documentaries with a focus on storytelling and visual impact. Worked with directors and producers to execute creative visions and provide editorial input. Delivered polished edits under tight deadlines, using sound design, colour grading, and visual effects. Managed workflows from raw footage organization to final master export.