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Manav Shankar

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I am a detail-oriented video editor and creative director with strong post-production and live editing experience, skilled in various video and 3D packages.

About

I am a detail-oriented video editor and creative director with strong post-production and live editing experience, skilled in various video and 3D packages. Through my passion for creating work that is impactful yet tells a story, I have experience crafting engaging video content for brands and artists such as Trapstar to reach global audiences, maximising impact and retention.

I enjoy taking on challenging projects that push my skills, from editing short-form branded and artistic content to managing community events with web3 educational elements. I thrive on continuous learning and collaborating with other talented creators.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined January 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

VFX Artist/Video Editor - Freelance · LondonApr 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Edited and delivered content for international clients, maintaining technical precision in exports, file formats, and delivery specifications. Took on challenging projects beyond existing skill sets, fostering continuous learning and rapid skill development in new tools such as sound design and colour grading. Managed complete post-production workflows while collaborating on projects focusing on short-form branded, artistic, and musical content alongside well-known VFX artists such as Mack Lawrence.

Content creator, community manager · Metav3rse, Inc.Dec 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

Ideated, organized, and smoothly carried out multiple community events on Discord with web3 educational elements to teach newcomers through engaging online activities. Facilitated rapid growth on Instagram through content research, curation, and social media engineering. Supported video content creation for social media alongside technology-centric content creator RPN, optimizing assets for multi-platform delivery and audience engagement. Quickly turned emerging web3 news into engaging video content by monitoring real-time social feeds and translating updates into fast-turnaround edits.

Photographer/Video Editor - Freelance · Hong Kong SARSep 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Took charge of photography and videography at over 25 events and photo shoots throughout the course of a year. Maintained high customer satisfaction through quick turnaround times and effective client communication.

Social Media Manager · Ali G StudiosMay 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Video Intern · South China Morning PostApr 2019 – Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of the Arts London2020 – 2023

Film & Television BA(Hons)

Certifications and awards· 6

Nuke Compositing C-C Course2030 – 2025
Self-Teaching on Blender2030 – 2025
VFX Compositing Upskill Course - E'cape Studios2030 – 2025
Nuke Compositing C-C Course2030 – 2025

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