I am a documentary editor with over 10 years of experience shaping character-driven, unscripted stories from raw footage into cinematic, emotionally resonant films. My background as a director and cinematographer informs every editorial decision, reading coverage, interview dynamics, and on-set intent to reveal where the story lives in the footage. I run full post-production workflows in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro from assembly to final color and sound, partnering with ethical brands, global non-profits, and independent documentary projects to shape pacing, structure, and emotional arc.…

KARIM OJJEH

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I am a documentary editor with over 10 years of experience shaping character-driven, unscripted stories from raw footage into cinematic, emotionally resonant films. My background as a director and cinematographer informs every editorial decision, reading coverage, interview dynamics, and on-set intent to reveal where the story lives in the footage. I run full post-production workflows in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro from assembly to final color and sound, partnering with ethical brands, global non-profits, and independent documentary projects to shape pacing, structure, and emotional arc.…

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I am a documentary editor with over 10 years of experience shaping character-driven, unscripted stories from raw footage into cinematic, emotionally resonant films.

My background as a director and cinematographer informs every editorial decision, reading coverage, interview dynamics, and on-set intent to reveal where the story lives in the footage. I run full post-production workflows in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro from assembly to final color and sound, partnering with ethical brands, global non-profits, and independent documentary projects to shape pacing, structure, and emotional arc.

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Documentary Editor (also Director & Cinematographer) at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edit cinematic, unscripted documentaries end-to-end — building structure, pacing, and emotional arc from raw interview and verité footage. Run complete post-production workflows in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro: assembly, narrative fine cut, color grading, sound design, and final mastering. Apply directing and cinematography experience to editorial decisions — reading coverage, interview dynamics, and on-set intent to find where the story actually lives in the footage. Shape distinct visual and narrative styles per project, cutting character-driven footage into honest, raw story arcs that bypass corporate polish. Partner directly with brands, non-profits, and producers, translating creative briefs and story goals into finished cuts — managing the edit independently from first assembly to delivery.
Video Editor & Producer at Starbucks Canada
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Edited internal and external video materials for Starbucks Canada — including national campaign content, internal communications, and brand storytelling pieces. Managed end-to-end post-production on commercial video assets, shaping story and pacing in finished edits to align with core brand values. Coordinated production logistics, budgeting, and cross-functional workflows alongside editorial responsibilities for localized and national media releases.
Editor at Leo Burnett
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Edited high-budget commercial content for major international brands, including Nike and KitKat. Cut and assembled footage into polished final pieces, building a technical foundation in pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling. Collaborated with creative directors and agency stakeholders to execute precise edits under tight broadcast deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing at American University in Dubai (AUD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Education
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    I made this film while spending time there, observing how the place functions day to day and talking with its founder (Karim Zain) about the decisions behind it. From building with local materials and crafts, to designing a garden that encourages calm and presence, to working closely with the surrounding village, Bab Zouina feels less like a destination and more like a lived environment.

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    Branded Documentary for BetterHelp

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    Spintop

    Branded Documentary

    He spent years convinced he wasn’t a craftsman — until a spinning top and the man who taught him to make it revealed that craft was never about him at all. This is a film about what we inherit, what we make, and what we leave behind.