I’m Jakub Malec, a Polish editor and camera professional focused on documentary and video production for broadcast and online platforms. I’ve spent years working on long-form “talking heads”, reels and shorts, event recordings, music videos, and off-road motorcycle training content—often shaping the final story in post-production. I work mainly in Final Cut Pro X (with earlier experience in Final Cut Studio 3 including FCP 7, Motion and Soundtrack), and I enjoy combining solid technical craft with creative problem-solving. Alongside my production work, I’ve taught film-editing courses and practical editing workflows, and I’m always interested in modern tools—from 2D/graphics learning to current drone pilot knowledge under EU rules.…

Jakub Malec

I’m Jakub Malec, a Polish editor and camera professional focused on documentary and video production for broadcast and online platforms. I’ve spent years working on long-form “talking heads”, reels and shorts, event recordings, music videos, and off-road motorcycle training content—often shaping the final story in post-production. I work mainly in Final Cut Pro X (with earlier experience in Final Cut Studio 3 including FCP 7, Motion and Soundtrack), and I enjoy combining solid technical craft with creative problem-solving. Alongside my production work, I’ve taught film-editing courses and practical editing workflows, and I’m always interested in modern tools—from 2D/graphics learning to current drone pilot knowledge under EU rules.…

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I’m Jakub Malec, a Polish editor and camera professional focused on documentary and video production for broadcast and online platforms. I’ve spent years working on long-form “talking heads”, reels and shorts, event recordings, music videos, and off-road motorcycle training content—often shaping the final story in post-production.

I work mainly in Final Cut Pro X (with earlier experience in Final Cut Studio 3 including FCP 7, Motion and Soundtrack), and I enjoy combining solid technical craft with creative problem-solving. Alongside my production work, I’ve taught film-editing courses and practical editing workflows, and I’m always interested in modern tools—from 2D/graphics learning to current drone pilot knowledge under EU rules.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Documentary / video editor and camera operator (freelance-style roles) at Polish National TV
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Editing and producing documentary content and recordings for broadcast and online channels. Work includes long-form “talking heads” videos, reels and live events recordings/editing, YouTube shorts, music videos, and off-road motorcycle training materials. Also involved in some non-profit projects.
freelance video editor at https://mkubam.prv.pl/start.html
January 1, 2019 - Present
My film making journey I’ve started in VHS time. In digital era I was Final Cut Pro addicted, and now - Final Cut Pro - X. ​ Always like photography, and a little bit later - filming. So I can shot, even aerial with drone. ​ But editing is a most powerful tool for making movies :-)
Drone pilot (VLOS) — certification-based work at —
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Drone piloting within VLOS using valid and re-certified credentials under newest EU rules.
Editor and camera operator (episodes and editing for YT) at Polish Aviation Museum in Cracow
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Created and edited short episodes (~5 minutes each) for the organization’s YouTube channel, combining camera work with editing to produce publishable online formats.
Editor / cameraman for video projects at Independent and non-profit organizations (e.g., KWK Kraków, KOSA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Delivered video projects such as web teasers/trailers and documentary work (including a ~45-minute documentary). Focused on editing, post-production workflows, and storytelling for organizations’ online presence.
Photo retoucher (scanned photo restoration) at —
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Retouching and restoration work for approximately 10,000 scanned photos using Photoshop CC 2015.
Lecturer / trainer (film editing courses) at Cracow Film School, Cracow
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Delivered author lectures and exercises focused on film editing for students.
Lecturer / practical workshop instructor (Final Cut Studio 3) at RCS Apple reseller, Cracow
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Ran author lectures and hands-on practical exercises (multi-day sessions) covering Final Cut Studio 3 (Final Cut Pro 3 / related workflow) for groups of participants.
Film editor at Motion Studio and ad agency AdVenture, Katowice
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Film editing for projects handled by the production house and advertising agency, supporting content preparation for client needs and campaign materials.
creative video editor at Taurus-Film
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2018
It was a small production home estabilished in '90 of XX century by film cameraman and director, later friend of mine - Dominik Kozioł. I've started here my professional career - first as camera assistent, and later, as digital media expanded - as a editor. Most of my video projects - short, long form, simple and sophisticated. Documentary movies, corporate, consumer, music videos, comercials etc.
Creative editor / 2nd cameraman at Taurus-Film (production house), Cracow
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2018
Long-running cooperation providing creative editing and second-camera work for production projects. (See portfolio on YouTube playlist from the resume.)
Lecturer / trainer (operating systems: UNIX, DOS) at Peter Pan School, Cracow
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Authored lectures and practical exercises teaching operational systems such as UNIX and DOS.
Camera assistant / cooperation at Taurus-Film (production house), Cracow
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999
Supported camera operations as an assistant during production projects.

Education

bachelor at Filmschool in Lodz, Poland (PWSFTviT)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012
Documentary and Feature movie editing
Film and Television Direction (specialization: feature and documentary film editing) - studies (not graduated) at The Film School in Lodz
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Organization of Digital Media Production - studies (not graduated) at The Film School in Lodz
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Physics and computer science - studies at Pedagogical University of Cracow
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
X-ray lab assistant (electroradiology) - vocational education at Medical Vocational School in Cracow
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Math-physics - high school at High school in Sucha Beskidzka
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
ThinkMedia Challenge training at ThinkMedia Challenge
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Drone pilot VLOS, UAVO A1 & A3
January 1, 2020 - April 3, 2026
VLOS drone pilot certification and re-certification (EU rules, newest requirements)
January 1, 2018 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment
    Scythe: The Story of Karol Pniak

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    Explore the life and wartime achievements of Karol Pniak – one of Poland’s greatest fighter pilots. The film explores his role in the Battle of Britain and many other struggles that earned him a heroic reputation.

    Karol Pniak – Master of the Air

    The film takes viewers back to the 1930s and 1940s, tracing the titular hero’s journey from humble beginnings in Jaworzno to his heroic service in the Polish Air Force. After graduating from the Officer Cadet School in Dęblin and earning numerous championship titles as a pilot, Pniak became one of the leading aces of the Polish Air Force. His skill and bravery were particularly evident during the September Campaign and the Battle of Britain, where, as a member of the famed “Skalski Circus,” he gained recognition by downing numerous enemy aircraft. During the war, he also fought on the African Front, and upon returning to Poland in 1947, he faced repression by the Security Service. Awarded numerous times, including the Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari, Pniak was a hero not only on the battlefield but also in the hearts of his comrades.

    Karol Pniak through the eyes of Krzysztof Mroczkowski

    The director immerses viewers in the world of wartime reality, using authentic photos and archival materials that reveal not only Pniak’s spectacular successes on the front but also his struggles with life in postwar Poland. Thanks to modern filming and the cinematography of Wiktor Kornaś, the documentary brings this fascinating story to life and allows us to experience the emotions of the fight for freedom.