Hi, I'm Hanan Yasir Karuvattil, a video editor and content creator based in Istanbul with years of experience across video and audio production and digital content creation. I specialize in turning raw footage into compelling stories for global audiences, blending technical skills with storytelling. I thrive as a creative self-starter who loves collaborating with like-minded professionals. I'm driven by media, storytelling, and technology, and I’m always learning to stay ahead in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Hanan Yasir Karuvattil

Hi, I'm Hanan Yasir Karuvattil, a video editor and content creator based in Istanbul with years of experience across video and audio production and digital content creation. I specialize in turning raw footage into compelling stories for global audiences, blending technical skills with storytelling. I thrive as a creative self-starter who loves collaborating with like-minded professionals. I'm driven by media, storytelling, and technology, and I’m always learning to stay ahead in a fast-changing digital landscape.

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Hi, I’m Hanan Yasir Karuvattil, a video editor and content creator based in Istanbul with years of experience across video and audio production and digital content creation. I specialize in turning raw footage into compelling stories for global audiences, blending technical skills with storytelling.

I thrive as a creative self-starter who loves collaborating with like-minded professionals. I’m driven by media, storytelling, and technology, and I’m always learning to stay ahead in a fast-changing digital landscape.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Podcast Editor at TRT Global
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edit and sound design podcast episodes, audio shows, and feature narrations; create engaging podcasts and audio content; sound design; editing and post production.
Video Producer at For Good Films, Canada
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for creating engaging short stories and promotional content for organizations, both within Canada and internationally. Analyze shot materials and interviews to find compelling stories; research to find supporting materials that enhance impact; editing and post production.
Podcast Producer at Harvest Series
January 1, 2021 - Present
Filming and editing the podcast series; identify engaging segments of the podcast and create engaging promos and trailers; editing and post production.
Social Media Creator at Turkuaz Media ANews, Istanbul
January 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Create viral news reels for social media; identify social media-friendly content; captioning with engaging titles; managing social media accounts; editing and post production.
Content Creator at HeyBe TV, Istanbul
January 1, 2020 - Present
Producing informative and engaging content for international students living in Türkiye; identify compelling content ideas and pitch them; managing pre-production and scripting; direction and filming; editing and post production.
Music Producer at YouTube — Music Production
January 1, 2016 - Present
Created a YouTube channel to make music that blends Western Pop with Indian music; music production; mixing and mastering; filming and post production.
Video Producer (Freelance) at For Good Films
January 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for creating engaging short stories and promotional content for organizations, both within Canada and internationally. Analyze shot materials and interviews to find compelling stories. Research to find supporting materials that enhance the impact of the content. Editing and Post Production.
Podcast Editor at TRT World
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Editing and sound designing podcast episodes, audio shows, and feature narrations. Make engaging podcasts and audio content. Sound design. Editing and Post Production.
Content Creator at HeyBe TV
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Producing informative and engaging content for international students living in Türkiye. Identify compelling content ideas and pitch them to the channel coordinator. Managing the pre-production and script of the content. Direction and filming of the content. Editing and Post Production.
Social Media Creator at Turkuaz Media News
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Creating viral news reels for social media platforms. Identify news content that is social media friendly. Captioning the news with engaging titles. Managing the social media accounts. Editing and Post Production.
Podcast Producer (Freelance) at Harvest Series
January 1, 2021 - Present
Filming and editing the podcast series. Identify engaging segments of the podcast and create engaging short reels and trailers. Editing and Post Production.
Music Production (Personal Project) at YouTube Channel
January 1, 2016 - Present
Created a YouTube channel to make music that blends Western Pop music with Indian music. Music Production. Mixing and Mastering. Filming and Post Production.

Education

Master's in Film & Media at Istanbul University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor's in Film & Media at Istanbul University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production at KM College of Music & Technology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Certification in Turkish Language, C1 Level at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Master’s in Film & Media at Istanbul University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor’s in Film & Media at Istanbul University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production at KM College of Music & Technology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Turkish Language Certification C1 Level at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certification in Turkish Language, C1 Level
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Turkish Language Certification C1 Level
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet