Hi, I’m R. Ali Akbaba, an independent short film director and video editor from Istanbul. I shape stories into compelling visuals through hands-on editing, color work, and collaboration with creative teams. I earned an Associate Degree in Radio and Television Programming from Beykent University (2020–2022) and am currently studying Cinema and Television at Akdeniz University (2024–2026). In 2023 I published my first book, "Oda". I also work as a freelance video editor, partnering with clients to deliver polished cuts on tight timelines.…

R. Ali Akbaba

Hi, I’m R. Ali Akbaba, an independent short film director and video editor from Istanbul. I shape stories into compelling visuals through hands-on editing, color work, and collaboration with creative teams. I earned an Associate Degree in Radio and Television Programming from Beykent University (2020–2022) and am currently studying Cinema and Television at Akdeniz University (2024–2026). In 2023 I published my first book, "Oda". I also work as a freelance video editor, partnering with clients to deliver polished cuts on tight timelines.…

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Hi, I’m R. Ali Akbaba, an independent short film director and video editor from Istanbul. I shape stories into compelling visuals through hands-on editing, color work, and collaboration with creative teams.

I earned an Associate Degree in Radio and Television Programming from Beykent University (2020–2022) and am currently studying Cinema and Television at Akdeniz University (2024–2026). In 2023 I published my first book, “Oda”. I also work as a freelance video editor, partnering with clients to deliver polished cuts on tight timelines.

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Turkish
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Blacks Creative
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Created graphic assets and edited promotional videos for clients, applying basic color grading and delivering ready-to-use cuts.
Assistant Video Editor at Egopro Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Supported lead editor in assembling rough cuts, syncing footage, applying basic color correction, and organizing media for review.
Continuity Assistant at Metropol Yapım Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Maintained continuity for on-set footage, tracked props, wardrobe, and set details to ensure seamless edits.
Assistant Video Editor at Bando Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Supported editors on multiple projects, organized media libraries, prepared rough cuts and ingest logs.
Video Editor at Bando Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited client projects, performed rough cuts, color tasks, and collaborated with producers to meet deadlines.
Post-Production Specialist at Bando Media / TamTam Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led post-production workflow across several projects, coordinated with teams, and delivered final cuts with color and audio polish.
Video Editor at Andromeda Post - Production
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited sequences for post-production, synchronized audio, and collaborated with directors and producers.
Freelance Video Editor
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance editor working with various clients on offline editing, color grading, and delivery for social media and film.

Education

High School Diploma at Gaziosmanpaşa Vocational ve Technical Anatolian High School – Information Technologies / Web Programming
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Associate Degree at Beykent University – Radio and Television Programming
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree at Akdeniz University – Faculty of Fine Arts / Cinema & Television
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026

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

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