I am a Content Creator and Editor with 10+ years of hands-on experience bringing stories to life, from concept to final cut. I have directed and served as Director of Photography on award-winning projects, with expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. I thrive in fast-paced environments, creating, shooting, and editing compelling commercials, social content, and documentaries for global audiences. I also mentor junior editors and oversee post-production workflows, including VFX, to ensure the highest quality results.…

Ivan Us

I am a Content Creator and Editor with 10+ years of hands-on experience bringing stories to life, from concept to final cut. I have directed and served as Director of Photography on award-winning projects, with expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. I thrive in fast-paced environments, creating, shooting, and editing compelling commercials, social content, and documentaries for global audiences. I also mentor junior editors and oversee post-production workflows, including VFX, to ensure the highest quality results.…

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I am a Content Creator and Editor with 10+ years of hands-on experience bringing stories to life, from concept to final cut. I have directed and served as Director of Photography on award-winning projects, with expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, creating, shooting, and editing compelling commercials, social content, and documentaries for global audiences. I also mentor junior editors and oversee post-production workflows, including VFX, to ensure the highest quality results.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Producer / Director at VILKA.pro
October 1, 2015 - Present
Acted as a one-stop shop for 200+ projects, handling scripting, directing, editing, and motion graphics to deliver high-quality assets on tight startup-like timelines. Wrote the creative concept and directed the high-performing Bosch VitaFresh campaign; supervised the animation & post-production studio. Managed a 3-year Coca-Cola HBC contract (internal & external content) that helped their Eurasia branch rank #1 globally, tripled candidate inflow, and win a national HR Brand of the Year award. Supervised all post-production workflows (including VFX) and mentored junior editors. Produced the feature documentary Yes, Chef! (Amazon Prime), organizing shoots in three countries and editing the official trailer. Concepted and produced video campaigns for Bosch VitaFresh, turning technical features into engaging narratives that outperformed benchmarks. Built and managed a freelance roster to ensure scalable production capacity during peak cycles.
Freelance Director of Photography / Editor at Adore Creative (LA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Traveled to remote locations (Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Kamchatka) to shoot documentary and branded content as a one-man-band DP. Managed all on-location media, delivered same-day edits for the LA post-production team, and served as lead camera operator in challenging environments to capture cinematic footage for high-profile brand stories.
Freelance Video Editor at Various Post-Production Studios
January 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Edited 24 one-hour episodes for two prime-time dramatic TV series (12 episodes each) for a major national broadcast network. Worked as a contract editor at a feature film post-production studio, assembling rough cuts and syncing dailies.
Director / Editor / DP at Big Bag Films
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Directed, shot, and edited dozens of social media videos, commercials, and branded content for agency clients. Served as the primary hands-on creative, responsible for the entire production pipeline from shooting to final color correction and sound mix. Gained extensive experience in fast-turnaround content creation, often juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Master's degree in Computer Technologies for the Engineering at Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Diploma in Economics and Business Management at Business School of Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013
Diploma in Communication strategy and media planning at WORDSHOP, Advertising academy, Russia
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Master's degree in Computer Technologies for the Engineering at Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Diploma in Economics and Business Management at Business School of Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013
Diploma in Communication strategy and media planning at WORDSHOP, Advertising academy, Russia
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Master's degree in Computer Technologies for the Engineering in PMT at Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Diploma in Economics and Business Management at Business School of Ural Federal University, Russia
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2013
Diploma in Communication strategy and media planning at WORDSHOP, Advertising academy, Russia
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

Filmmaking course by Krzysztof Zanussi – Film Studio "Tor" (Poland)
January 1, 2011 - December 8, 2025
IELTS – Overall Band Score 7.0 (C1 CEFR level)
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
4× Best Cinematography Awards at international short film festivals
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
15+ international awards including Best Short Fiction Film at AniFestROZAFA
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Filmmaking course by Krzysztof Zanussi – Film Studio "Tor" (Poland)
January 1, 2011 - December 8, 2025
IELTS – Overall Band Score 7.0 (C1 CEFR level)
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Filmmaking course by Krzysztof Zanussi – Film Studio Tor (Poland)
January 1, 2011 - December 8, 2025
IELTS – Overall Band Score 7.0 (C1 CEFR level)
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
Best Cinematography Awards at international short film festivals
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
15+ international awards including Best Short Fiction Film at AniFestROZAFA
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Other