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I’m Ismael Zgaib, a filmmaker focused on storytelling across film, television, and media. Since 2013 I have edited short films, trailers, and independent projects with a strong emphasis on narrative pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact, and I’ve produced content for social media campaigns across Argentina, the USA, and Canada, tailoring narratives to short-form formats that engage diverse audiences. Since 2017 I’ve written and directed works ranging from shorts to a feature-length comedy, The uninvited, which won INCAA’s First Feature Competition and earned an Audience Award at FICIC. I enjoy collaborating with directors, writers, and editors to translate creative vision into screen reality and to refine pacing and storytelling through editing.
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Work Experience
Video Editor at Vanmates, Student housing Co (Canada)
July 1, 2024 - PresentVideo editor for Instagram, TikTok, webpage, and institutional content.
Assistant Film Editor at Seeds of Hope
June 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025Assistant Film Editor for the documentary 'Myriad', directed by Max Zampieri.
Assistant Film Editor at La Buena Hora Cine
November 30, 2023 - August 20, 2025Assistant Film Editor for the film financed by INCAA, 'What does my character look for?', currently in post-production directed by Hugo Curletto.
Video Editor at ADV Consultora
August 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Campaign video editor for the elections for Governor and Mayor in the city of Córdoba.
Video Editor at Myriad
August 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Video Editor for Project #4802: IBM / ICCT Influencers NTT Data.
Assistant Film Editor at Cacique Argentina, Corte A Cine
March 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Assistant Film Editor for 'The longest summer' a film in post-production directed by Alejandra Lipoma and Romina Vlachoff Ángeles, financed by INCAA.
Assistant Film Editor at Gualicho Cine, Isla Bonita Films
February 28, 2022 - August 20, 2025Assistant Film Editor for 'Isla Bonita Films' project, a film financed by INCAA and in post-production, directed by Paula Markovich.
Video Editor at Jaque Content
January 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Video editor from November 2021 to January 2022 for various media content.
Video Editor at FBR SA
April 30, 2021 - August 20, 2025Campaign video editor for the Legislative Elections of Argentina 2021 and Presidential Elections of Ecuador 2021.
Assistant Editor at Twins Latin Films
August 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Assistant Editor on the drama film 'Vigil in August' (78 min) directed by Luis María Mercado with premieres at Málaga Film Festival and BAFICI.
Screenwriter / Script Supervisor at Malevo Films
October 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Script Supervisor for the TV show 'Neurobioniks' in post-production.
Screenwriter at National Arts Fund
December 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Screenwriter of 'The kid in the box', a thriller inspired by true events set in Patagonia, Argentina.
Co-writer & Director at National Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute (INCAA)
August 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Co-writer and Director of 'The uninvited', a screwball comedy feature film (70 minutes).
Second Assistant Director at Bueno Dale Producciones
December 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Second Assistant Director for TV show 'Family house' (2020), directed by Teodoro Ciampagna.
Second Assistant Director at Primer Plano
August 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Second Assistant Director on drama film 'Vaimbora' (87 min) directed by Juan Sasiaín Huertas with premieres at Granada South Film Festival and Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
First Assistant Director at Viento Sur
September 30, 2016 - August 20, 2025First Assistant Director for thriller film 'The written gaze' (82 min) directed by Nicolás Abello with premieres at BAFICI and Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
Video Editor at Vanmates, Student housing Co (Canada)
July 1, 2024 - PresentVideo editor responsible for producing content for Instagram, TikTok, webpages, and institutional communications.
Assistant Film Editor at Seeds of Hope
June 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025Assisted on the film 'Myriad,' a documentary directed by Max Zampieri, helping with post-production editing.
Assistant Film Editor at La Buena Hora Cine
November 30, 2023 - August 20, 2025Worked on the film 'What does my character look for?' directed by Hugo Curletto, in post-production phase.
Video Editor at ADV Consultora
August 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Edited campaign videos for Governor and Mayor elections in Córdoba city.
Video Editor at Myriad
August 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Video editor for Project #4802 involving IBM/ICCT Influencers NTT Data.
Assistant Film Editor at Cacique Argentina, Corte A Cine
March 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Assistant film editor for 'The longest summer', a feature film financed by INCAA and in post-production.
Assistant Film Editor at Gualicho Cine, Isla Bonita Films
February 28, 2022 - August 20, 2025Assistant film editor for 'Ángeles,' a film financed by INCAA, currently in post-production.
Video Editor at Jaque Content
January 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Video editor responsibilities at Jaque Content over a period of three months.
Video Editor at FBR SA
April 30, 2021 - August 20, 2025Edited campaigns videos for the Legislative Elections of Argentina 2021 and Presidential Elections of Ecuador 2021.
Assistant Editor at Twins Latin Films
August 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Assistant editor for the drama 'Vigil in August,' which premiered at international film festivals.
Screenwriter and Direction Area at Neurobioniks
October 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025Script supervisor on TV show Neurobioniks, currently in post-production.
Screenwriter at National Arts Fund (Argentina)
December 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Wrote the screenplay 'The kid in the box', inspired by true events in Patagonia Argentina.
Co-writer & Director at National Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute (INCAA)
August 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025Directed and co-wrote the screwball comedy feature film 'The uninvited'.
Second Assistant Director at Bueno Dale Producciones
December 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Worked as second assistant director on the TV show 'Family House' directed by Teodoro Ciampagna.
Second Assistant Director at Primer Plano
August 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Second assistant director for the drama film 'Vaimbora' which premiered at international festivals.
First Assistant Director at Viento Sur
September 30, 2016 - August 20, 2025First assistant director for the thriller 'The written gaze' which premiered at BAFICI and other festivals.
Experience Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - PresentEdited short films, trailers, and independent projects with a focus on narrative pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact. Edited social media campaigns for Argentina, USA, and Canada in short-form, high-impact formats. Edited for political campaigns in Argentina and Ecuador under tight deadlines. Assisted senior editors on feature-length films, gaining experience in long-form narrative structure and post-production workflows. Collaborated with directors and writers to shape story arcs and refine structure; proficient in Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro; enhanced storytelling through transitions, sound design, and visual rhythm across drama, horror, and comedy.
Writer & Director at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentWrote and directed short films exploring social, cultural, and political themes; works selected at festivals like BAFICI. Developed The uninvited (feature-length comedy), which won INCAA's First Feature Competition and earned an Audience Award at FICIC. Experienced in drama and horror writing, winning awards from INCAA and National Arts Funds. Collaborated with production teams, actors, and editors to translate scripts to screen; applied editing skills to refine pacing and narrative flow; guided projects from concept to final script.
Editor
January 1, 2013 - PresentEdited short films, trailers, and independent projects with a strong focus on narrative pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact. Edited content for social media campaigns across Argentina, USA, and Canada, adapting narratives to short-form, high-impact formats that drive engagement. Assisted senior editors on feature-length films and collaborated with directors and writers to shape story arcs and refine structure. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro; enhanced storytelling through transitions, sound design, and visual rhythm; versatile across drama, horror, and comedy.
Writer & Director
January 1, 2017 - PresentWrote and directed short films exploring social, cultural, and political themes; developed The uninvited (feature-length comedy), which won INCAA's First Feature Competition and received an Audience Award at the 12th edition of FICIC. Experienced in drama and horror writing, collaborating with production teams to ensure creative vision translates from script to screen; applied editing skills to refine pacing and narrative flow, guiding projects from concept through final script.
Education
Writing for Film, TV & Games at Vancouver Film School
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023Major's Degree in Film & TV, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Writing for Film, TV & Games at Vancouver Film School
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023Major's Degree in Film & TV, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2017Certificate in Writing for Film, TV & Games at Vancouver Film School
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023Bachelor's Degree in Film & TV, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Writing for Film, TV & Games at Vancouver Film School
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023Major's Degree in Film & TV, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Audience Award for Best Feature Film - International Independent Film Festival of Cosquín (FICIC)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Best Feature Script - Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025First Feature Film Competition Winner - National Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute (INCAA)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Gold ADDY Award for Video Editing – American Advertising Federation
March 1, 2022 - August 20, 2025VFS-FIC Monterrey Scholarship - Vancouver Film School & Monterrey International Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Project Culmination Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
October 1, 2022 - August 20, 2025Creative Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
August 1, 2021 - August 20, 2025Raymundo Gleyzer Base Cinema - INCAA Development Competition
August 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025Audience Award for Best Feature Film - International Independent Film Festival of Cosquín (FICIC)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Best Feature Script - Vancouver Film School (The Fenner Cup Award)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025First Feature Film Competition Winner - National Film Institute Argentina
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Gold ADDY Award for Video Editing – American Advertising Federation
March 1, 2022 - August 20, 2025VFS-FIC Monterrey Scholarship - Vancouver Film School & Monterrey International Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025Project Culmination Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
October 1, 2022 - August 20, 2025Creative Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
August 1, 2021 - August 20, 2025Raymundo Gleyzer Base Cinema - INCAA Development Competition
August 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025Creative Grant - National Arts Fund
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026Gold ADDY Award for Video Editing – American Advertising Federation
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026Raymundo Gleyzer Base Cinema - INCAA
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026Project Culmination Grant - National Arts Fund (Argentina)
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026Creative Grant - National Arts Fund (Argentina)
August 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026The Fenner Cup Award - Best Feature Script (Vancouver Film School)
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026First Feature Film Competition - INCAA
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026Raymundo Gleyzer Base Cinema - INCAA
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2026Gold ADDY Award for Video Editing – American Advertising Federation
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026VFS-FIC Monterrey Scholarship - Vancouver Film School & Monterrey International Film Festival
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026Project Culmination Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026Creative Grant - National Arts Fund from Argentina
August 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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