Hi, I’m Sergei Dudnikov, a video editor and content producer with 8+ years of experience shaping high-performing short-form and long-form content for YouTube, social media, and film. I blend storytelling with technical precision, delivering engaging videos that perform well on retention metrics. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and AI-assisted workflows, and I craft content tailored to platform dynamics and audience interests. Hi there, I collaborate closely with film crews, actors, and creators to translate ideas into polished videos. I’m comfortable working across remote and in-studio environments, and I’m open to relocating to bring my storytelling and production skills to new teams and projects.

Sergei Dudnikov

Hi, I’m Sergei Dudnikov, a video editor and content producer with 8+ years of experience shaping high-performing short-form and long-form content for YouTube, social media, and film. I blend storytelling with technical precision, delivering engaging videos that perform well on retention metrics. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and AI-assisted workflows, and I craft content tailored to platform dynamics and audience interests. Hi there, I collaborate closely with film crews, actors, and creators to translate ideas into polished videos. I’m comfortable working across remote and in-studio environments, and I’m open to relocating to bring my storytelling and production skills to new teams and projects.

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Hi, I’m Sergei Dudnikov, a video editor and content producer with 8+ years of experience shaping high-performing short-form and long-form content for YouTube, social media, and film. I blend storytelling with technical precision, delivering engaging videos that perform well on retention metrics. I’m proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and AI-assisted workflows, and I craft content tailored to platform dynamics and audience interests.

Hi there, I collaborate closely with film crews, actors, and creators to translate ideas into polished videos. I’m comfortable working across remote and in-studio environments, and I’m open to relocating to bring my storytelling and production skills to new teams and projects.

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Language

French
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Content Creator at START
August 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote scripts and edited IG Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content for social media; produced full-length videos for a YouTube channel with over 2.5 million subscribers; planned and executed content strategies and social media campaigns; collaborated with film crews and actors to produce engaging social content.
Video Engineer at Yandex
December 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Prepared and processed video/audio content for streaming platform; detected and fixed technical issues (video, audio, subtitles); transcoding and automation using FFmpeg; monitored servers and media streams; performed quality control before publishing; collaborated with technical and content teams.
Video Editor at SMF Animation Studio
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Edited full cartoon episodes for multiple seasons; created end credits and contributed to final delivery; worked closely with the animation and VFX departments; managed multiple projects simultaneously; used Shotgun for production tracking and coordination.
Social Media Content Producer at Transformer Table
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Shot and edited IG Reels, TikTok videos, and other short-form content; produced YouTube videos from pre-production through post; filmed both in-studio and on-site; developed and executed social media campaigns; collaborated with influencers and content creators.
Video Editor / Assistant Cinema Production at Mosfilm
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Edited documentaries for TV and streaming platforms; formatted video content to meet client specifications; handled large volumes of audio and video data; supervised adherence to technical standards during post-production.
Content Formatter at MindGeek
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Edited and reformatted video content for various platforms, including TV and DVD; managed music tracks and licensing for video projects; conducted QA/QC for video and film content; utilized a range of office and media editing software.
On Set and Post-Production Manager / Audio-Visual Technician at Cinemagi Productions
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Worked on set in various roles: Script Advisor, Sound Recordist, Writer, Assistant Director, Boom Operator, Grip; designed and edited sound for film projects; edited and color-graded films, commercials, and online videos; composed and mixed music for TV, ads, and film productions.
Digital Video Technician / Quality Assurance at Juice Worldwide
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Performed quality control for films, trailers, and TV shows for delivery to platforms like Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon.
Data Operations Assistant / Render Wrangler at MPC Motion Picture Company
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Managed rendering resources for VFX production; handled cloud-based workflows using scripts; archived, synced, and restored large volumes of production data.
Social Media Content Creator at Transformer Table
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Shot and edited IG Reels, TikTok videos, and other short-form content; produced YouTube videos from pre-production through post; filmed both in-studio and on-site; developed and executed social media campaigns; collaborated with influencers and content creators.
Audio-Visual Technician at Cinemagi Productions
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Montreal-based. Worked on set in various roles: Script Advisor, Sound Recordist, Writer, Assistant Director, Boom Operator, Grip. Designed and edited sound for film projects. Edited and color-graded films, commercials, and online videos. Composed and mixed music for TV, ads, and film productions.

Education

Film & Television (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Sound Design (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Film & Television (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Sound Design (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Film & Television (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Sound Design (ACS) at Trebas Institute
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services