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.

Manav Shankar

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

VFX Artist/Video Editor - Freelance at London
April 30, 2023 - July 19, 2025
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 at Metav3rse, Inc.
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
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 at Hong Kong SAR
September 30, 2020 - July 19, 2025
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.
Video Intern at South China Morning Post
April 30, 2019 - July 19, 2025
Planned, shot, and edited on-location video packages for SCMP’s digital platforms including interviews and event coverage. Assisted with live editing and vision mixing for social and news broadcasts, gaining early exposure to post workflows in a news setting.
Social Media Manager at Ali G Studios
May 31, 2020 - July 19, 2025
Planned, shot, edited, and delivered video tutorials for social media and YouTube channels for Hong Kong-based photographer Ali Ghorbani. Proactively sought mentorship during the project, gaining hands-on insight into professional photography and applying those learnings to future freelance work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of the Arts London
October 12, 2020 - May 26, 2023
Film & Television BA(Hons)

Qualifications

Nuke Compositing C-C Course
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
Self-Teaching on Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
VFX Compositing Upskill Course - E'cape Studios
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
Nuke Compositing C-C Course
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
Self-Teaching on Blender
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
VFX Compositing Upskill Course
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025

Industry Experience

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