Hi there! I’m a dedicated video editor with over a dozen years of experience spanning music videos, advertisements, TV series, and feature films. I enjoy shaping storytelling through precise pacing, rhythm, and collaboration with directors and producers to realize creative visions. In my freelance work I’ve tackled a wide range of projects—from Greenpeace campaigns to indie features—and I’m always excited to learn new techniques, take on fresh challenges, and keep audiences engaged through strong editorial choices.…

Meri Itäkodes

Hi there! I’m a dedicated video editor with over a dozen years of experience spanning music videos, advertisements, TV series, and feature films. I enjoy shaping storytelling through precise pacing, rhythm, and collaboration with directors and producers to realize creative visions. In my freelance work I’ve tackled a wide range of projects—from Greenpeace campaigns to indie features—and I’m always excited to learn new techniques, take on fresh challenges, and keep audiences engaged through strong editorial choices.…

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Hi there! I’m a dedicated video editor with over a dozen years of experience spanning music videos, advertisements, TV series, and feature films. I enjoy shaping storytelling through precise pacing, rhythm, and collaboration with directors and producers to realize creative visions.

In my freelance work I’ve tackled a wide range of projects—from Greenpeace campaigns to indie features—and I’m always excited to learn new techniques, take on fresh challenges, and keep audiences engaged through strong editorial choices.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor, TV-drama series at Yellow Film & TV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Edited episodes for TV drama series, collaborating with directors and post-production teams to ensure pacing and narrative coherence.
2nd Feature Editor at Helsinki Filmi
January 1, 2014 - Present
Assisted lead editors on feature films, delivering assembly cuts and supporting post-production workflows.
Freelance Editor
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance editing on various projects for clients such as Greenpeace, Iittala, OP, Plan, Hesburger, Spinova; developing editorial strategies and delivering post-production support.
2nd Feature Film Editor at Helsinki Film
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited second feature film.
TV-Drama Series Editor at Yellow Film & TV
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Editor for TV drama series.
Freelance Editor at Various clients
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance editing projects for clients such as Greenpeace, Iittala, OP, Plan, Hesburger, Spinova, and others.
Video Editor
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Early career in video editing for music videos and adverts; later expanded to TV-series and feature-film editing.
TV Drama Series Editor at Yellow Film & TV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Editor for TV drama series.
2nd Feature Film Editor at Helsinki Filmi
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Second editor on feature films.
Video Editor at Ääri
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Edited video content for various projects.
Project Worker at Municipality of Isojoki & Karijoki
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Scouting for empty buildings and contacting owners to repurpose and prevent decay. Keeping people informed about the project with social media pages and events.
Editor at Yellow Film & TV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Editor for TV-drama series (including Syke) and related projects.
Editor at Syke TV-series
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Editor for the TV-series Syke.
Freelance Editor at Helsinki Filmi
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance editor for various projects including Greenpeace, Iittala, OP, Plan, Hesburger, Spinova.

Education

Master of Arts in Editing at Aalto University – ELO Film School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Editing at Aalto University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Exchange studies at Musashi University, Tokyo, Japan
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Exchange studies at AFDA, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Film & TV Studies at Helsinki
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma at Vaasa Lyseo Lukio
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Basic Education at Kaskinen Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Master of Arts at Aalto University, ELO Films School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Musashino Art University (exchange)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Master of Arts (exchange) at AFDA, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Film & TV Studies at Helsingin Evangelinen opisto
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Lyseo at Vaasan Lyseo Lukio
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009
Basic Education at Kaskinen Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Master of Arts at ELO Films School, Aalto University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Exchange studies at Musashino Art University, Tokyo/Japan
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Exchange studies at AFDA, Cape Town, South Africa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Film & TV Studies at Helsingin opisto
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
High School at Vaasan Lyseo Lukio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Basic Education at Kaskinen Comprehensive School
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Master of Arts, Editing Major at Aalto University (ELO Film School)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Exchange studies at Musashino Art University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Exchange studies at AFDA
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Basic Education at Kaskinen Comprehensive School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009
High School Graduate at Vaasan Lyseon Lukio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Film & TV Studies at Helsingin Evankelinen Opisto
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master of Arts at Aalto University / ELO Film School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Exchange studies at Musashino Art University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Exchange studies at AFDA (The African Film School)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Editing
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Editing
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Exchange studies – Musashi University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Exchange studies – AFDA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Film & TV Studies
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level