Hi, I’m Ismail Abu Zarin — a versatile producer, director and videographer with extensive experience across TV, documentary, live events and online series. I specialize in coordinating multi-camera shoots, directing crews, editing, and shaping compelling stories from concept to delivery. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to craft engaging content, from Islamic reality shows to travelogues and lifestyle programs, and I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.…

Ismail Abu Zarin

Hi, I’m Ismail Abu Zarin — a versatile producer, director and videographer with extensive experience across TV, documentary, live events and online series. I specialize in coordinating multi-camera shoots, directing crews, editing, and shaping compelling stories from concept to delivery. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to craft engaging content, from Islamic reality shows to travelogues and lifestyle programs, and I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.…

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Hi, I’m Ismail Abu Zarin — a versatile producer, director and videographer with extensive experience across TV, documentary, live events and online series. I specialize in coordinating multi-camera shoots, directing crews, editing, and shaping compelling stories from concept to delivery.

I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients to craft engaging content, from Islamic reality shows to travelogues and lifestyle programs, and I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Qplex Communication Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Video editor for documentary Khazanah Yang Hilang (RTM1); video editor for magazine Lain Dari Yang Lain (RTM2); Graphic VRI for 10th SUKMA Games Negeri Sembilan 2004.
Video Editor/Asst Producer/Director at Media Prima
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Video editor for Islamic reality programs Cari Menantu 1 (TV9); Akademi Al-Quran 2 (TV9); Islamic documentaries Ar-Risalah 1 & 2 (TV9); team productions including Ambang Merdeka 2007 and Anugerah Media Islam events.
Video Editor at 27th Picture Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Video Editor for cooking shows Dapur Panas (season 1 & 2, TV3); Santai Ramadhan (TV Alhijrah).
Freelance Video Editor at HDSLR Media Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Video Editor for web drama series Sweetheart Fantasia (Tonton); Video Editor for cooking show Adabi Spice Routes (TV3).
Freelance Asst Producer & MCP Director at Niners Provent Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Freelance Asst Producer & MCP (Multi Camera Production) Director for game show The Family Showdown 2018 (NTV7).
Freelance Asst. Producer & MCP Director at HDSLR Media Sdn Bhd
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Freelance Asst. Director & MCP for live game show Teka Tekan, HyypTv; and travelog/travel-related shoots for Okey TV RTM (Kembara Iftar, Teh Tarik Roadtrip, Nikmatnya Borneo, Jauhari Borneo).
Content Creator & Personal Media Officer at Yayasan Budi & Tan Sri Dr. Rais Yatim (YDPN - Parliament)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Content Creator and Designer for social media; creates video content, brochures, posters and festive greetings; photographs events.
Asst Producer at Documentary Jurnal Resipi NTV7
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Asst. Producer for documentary Jurnal Resipi NTV7.
Video Editor at Masak Apa Tu? (TV3)
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Video Editor for Masak Apa Tu? TV3.
Stringer Videographer & Editor at Majalah 3
February 1, 2022 - November 28, 2025
Responsible for shooting interviews and various shots; performed offline editing before handing to the online editor.

Education

SPM at Sekolah Menengah Batu Kikir, Negeri Sembilan
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 ASEAN TVET Regional Policy Dialogue.
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