I am a Senior Video Editor, Director, and Colorist with over 20 years of international experience across film, television, commercial advertising, corporate storytelling, and brand marketing. I have worked on large-scale productions, brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, TV series, and promotional events, collaborating with national and international companies and EU-funded projects. My expertise covers the full production pipeline—from concept development, cinematography, and color grading to editing, visual effects, directing, and delivering final broadcast-ready content. I lead video production, visual identity, and high-end product cinematics, with a passion for clear storytelling, flawless visual quality, and strong team collaboration. Emotion drives connection, and storytelling is not just what I do — it’s who I am. I push ideas beyond their comfort zone, obsess over detail, and strive to turn ideas into images that people feel. I am always learning, always improving, and always pushing the craft forward, delivering results under pressure while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.…

Dragan Kumev

I am a Senior Video Editor, Director, and Colorist with over 20 years of international experience across film, television, commercial advertising, corporate storytelling, and brand marketing. I have worked on large-scale productions, brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, TV series, and promotional events, collaborating with national and international companies and EU-funded projects. My expertise covers the full production pipeline—from concept development, cinematography, and color grading to editing, visual effects, directing, and delivering final broadcast-ready content. I lead video production, visual identity, and high-end product cinematics, with a passion for clear storytelling, flawless visual quality, and strong team collaboration. Emotion drives connection, and storytelling is not just what I do — it’s who I am. I push ideas beyond their comfort zone, obsess over detail, and strive to turn ideas into images that people feel. I am always learning, always improving, and always pushing the craft forward, delivering results under pressure while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.…

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I am a Senior Video Editor, Director, and Colorist with over 20 years of international experience across film, television, commercial advertising, corporate storytelling, and brand marketing. I have worked on large-scale productions, brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, TV series, and promotional events, collaborating with national and international companies and EU-funded projects. My expertise covers the full production pipeline—from concept development, cinematography, and color grading to editing, visual effects, directing, and delivering final broadcast-ready content. I lead video production, visual identity, and high-end product cinematics, with a passion for clear storytelling, flawless visual quality, and strong team collaboration.

Emotion drives connection, and storytelling is not just what I do — it’s who I am. I push ideas beyond their comfort zone, obsess over detail, and strive to turn ideas into images that people feel. I am always learning, always improving, and always pushing the craft forward, delivering results under pressure while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.

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Language

Macedonian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Serbian
Advanced
Croatian
Advanced
Bulgarian
Advanced

Work Experience

General Manager / Founder at Video Multimedia
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005
General manager, founder, cinematography, editing, colorist, postproduction, marketing and organization.
Project Manager / Cinematographer / Editor at TARBS World TV Australia Pty Ltd / Macedonian Radio Television
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Project manager, cinematography, editing, colorist, postproduction, marketing and organization.
General Secretary / Educator / Trainer at ESRA Group - Skopje / ESRA France
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
General secretary, founder partner, Educator / Trainer for Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, marketing and organization.
Director / Cinematographer / Co-writer / Producer at FON University - Project Factory of Knowledge
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Director, cinematography, editing, audio and video postproduction, co-writer, producer, marketing and organization.
Group Manager / Mentor at Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZFD) / TCMC / OSCE – Mission to Skopje / Delegation of the EU to Skopje
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Group manager, mentor (education) - course for group of photography and video, cinematography, editing.
Educator / Trainer at Netpress Journalist Agency
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Educator / Trainer for Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, marketing and organization.
Director at Tourtaste promotional gastronomic of southeasterly Kosovo
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Director, cinematography, editing, audio and video postproduction, visual effects, digital colorist.
Educator / Trainer at Seavus Education and Development Center (Education & Training)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Educator / Trainer for Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, marketing and organization.
Audio and Video Organization / Logistics at NZ Human Rights Commission / WYG International / Delegation of the EU to Skopje / Government of Republic of Macedonia
July 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Audio and video organization, Logistics Design and printing of visibility materials, technical organization and realization of event, editing.
Cinematography / Digitalization Lead at National and University Library 'St. Clement of Ohrid' - Skopje
July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017
Organization of process of digitizing cinematography, editing, photos and video postproduction, visual effects, pdf e-books.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor / Co-writer / Producer / Colorist at Kumev Brothers Production
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Director, cinematography, editing, audio and video postproduction, co-writer, producer, visual effects, digital colorist, co-founder, marketing and organization.
General Manager at Video Multimedia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005
General manager, founder, cinematography, editing, colorist, postproduction, marketing and organization.
Project Manager at TARBS World TV Australia Pty Ltd / Macedonian Radio Television
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Cinematography, editing, colorist, postproduction, marketing and organization.
General Secretary; Founder Partner; Educator / Trainer at ESRA Group - Higher School of Audiovisual Realization (Skopje) / ESRA Group France
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Educator / Trainer for Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects; marketing and organization. General secretary; founder partner.
Director; Cinematography; Editing; Audio and Video Postproduction; Co-writer; Producer; Marketing and Organization at FON University - Project Factory of Knowledge (National TV A1)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
TV education; 15 series; collaboration with numerous sponsors; director, cinematography, editing, postproduction, co-writer, producer, marketing and organization.
Group Manager; Mentor (Photography and Video) at Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZFD); Training Center for Management of Conflicts (TCMC); OSCE – Mission to Skopje; Delegation of the EU to Skopje
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Summer camp education for peace and social responsibility; group management; course for photography and video; cinematography; editing.
Group Manager; Mentor (Photography and Video) at Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZFD); Training Center for Management of Conflicts (TCMC); OSCE – Mission to Skopje; Delegation of the EU to Skopje
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Summer camp education for peace and social responsibility; group management; course for photography and video; cinematography; editing.
Director; Cinematography; Editing; Audio and Video Postproduction; Visual Effects; Digital Colorist at Qendra per Promovim dhe Demokratizim dhe Integrim - Prizren / EURED - European Union External Action
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Tourtaste promotional gastronomic project of southeastern Kosovo; directed, cinematography, editing, postproduction, visual effects, color grading.
Educator / Trainer at Seavus Education and Development Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Educator / Trainer for Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects; marketing and organization.
Audio and Video Organization; Logistics; Event Design and Realization; Editing at NZ Human Rights Commission / WYG International / Delegation of the EU to Skopje / Government of the Republic of Macedonia / Community of City of Skopje
July 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Audio and video organization, logistics, design and printing of visibility materials, technical organization and realization of events; editing.
Process of Digitization Coordination (Cinematography; Editing; Postproduction; Visual Effects) at National and University Library 'St. Clement of Ohrid' - Skopje
July 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Organization of digitization process; cinematography; editing; photos and video postproduction; visual effects; PDF e-books.
Director; Cinematography; Editing; Audio and Video Postproduction; Co-writer; Producer; Visual Effects; Digital Colorist; Co-founder; Marketing and Organization at Kumev Brothers Production
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Director, cinematography, editing, postproduction; co-writer; producer; marketing and organization; visual effects; color grading.
Senior Video Editor / Director / Team Leader at ATLETICA Deutschland GmbH
August 1, 2024 - Present
Leads the video production team to shape the brand’s visual identity for high-performance fitness equipment through cinematic, purposeful storytelling. Responsible for concept development, directing product and promotional shoots, editing, color grading, and delivering broadcast-ready content. Builds a modern visual language that communicates precision, power, and engineering excellence while guiding cross-functional collaboration and meeting tight deadlines.
Senior Video Producer and Team Leader at TehnoMarket Makedonija
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Led the full creative and marketing video pipeline—from concept to final execution. Created commercials, branding visuals, campaigns, product videos, photography, and motion graphics for one of the region’s largest retailers. Oversaw visual identity, storytelling direction, and campaign consistency across channels.
Video Specialist / Director / Editor / Colorist / Co-Founder at Kumev Brothers Production
July 1, 2015 - February 1, 2020
Co-founded a production company focused on film, TV, documentaries, and music videos. Directed and edited narrative projects, commercials, and branded content. Developed scripts, built visual styles, managed crews, and handled full post-production workflows.
Digital Specialist at National And University Library "St. Clement of Ohrid" - Skopje
July 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Organized digitization processes, cinematography, editing, photos and video postproduction, visual effects, and e-books; supported digitization workflows and digital access initiatives.
Educator / Trainer for Adobe software's, marketing and organization at Seavus Education and Development Center (SEDC)
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Delivered training on Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and related marketing/organization topics as part of a leading regional education center.
Creative Director | Cinematographer and Video Editor | Media Mentor at EU-Funded Media & Education Initiatives
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Led creative direction, cinematography, video production, mentoring, and event support for peace education, social inclusion, and cross-border cultural projects in partnership with NGO and EU bodies.
Founder & General Manager at Video Multimedia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Led a full-service media and production company, overseeing operations, creative direction, cinematography, editing, color grading, postproduction, and marketing campaigns. Produced feature films, TV movies, series, and documentaries; managed large client campaigns and events, and collaborated with national and international TV networks.
Project Manager at TARBS World TV - Satellite Center Skopje
January 1, 2005 - February 1, 2007
Project management with cinematography, editing, color correction, postproduction, marketing, and organizational responsibilities for an Australian ethnic subscription service.

Education

Master of Arts - Film and TV editing at St. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Skopje
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Laws (International Group) at St. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje, Faculty of Law
September 1, 1994 - October 1, 2003
Electronics and Telecommunications at EMUC - TITO, Ohrid
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1993
Master of Arts - Film and TV editing at St. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje (Faculty of Dramatic Arts)
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Law studies (International Group) at St. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje (Iustinianus Primus' Faculty of Law)
September 1, 1994 - October 1, 2003
Electronics and Telecommunications at EMUC - TITO, Ohrid
September 1, 1989 - June 1, 1993
Master of Arts - MA Film (Audiovisual) Studies at St. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (Faculty of Dramatic Arts)
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Instructor In Adobe Premiere Pro CC2015
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Adobe Certified Expert In Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
February 1, 2017 - December 4, 2025
Autodesk Certified Professional 3ds Max 2015
December 1, 2016 - December 4, 2025
Certificate for registration in theRegistration book of the subject dealing in scientific - research and tuition activity
June 1, 2009 - December 4, 2025
Adobe Certified Instructor in Adobe Premiere Pro CC2015
February 1, 2017 - December 4, 2025
Adobe Certified Expert In Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
December 1, 2016 - December 4, 2025
Autodesk Certified Professional 3ds Max 2015
November 1, 2014 - December 4, 2025
Certificate for registration in the Registration book of the subject dealing in scientific - research and tuition activity
November 1, 2014 - December 4, 2025
Adobe Certified Expert - Premiere Pro CC 2015
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Adobe Certified Instructor in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Certificate for registration in the Registration book of the subject dealing in scientific -research and tuition activity
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Other, Software & Internet, Telecommunications