Hi, I’m Sai (Chowdhury Mohammad Sayedul Abrar), a creative filmmaker and content creator with experience producing short-form and documentary-style videos for academic, festival, and online audiences. I’m skilled in DSLR and mobile videography, Final Cut Pro, and quick turnaround editing. I’ve earned international recognition for compelling storytelling with awards from the UN-affiliated Plural Plus Video Festival and the International Children’s Film Festival. I enjoy developing fresh visual ideas, experimenting with formats, and delivering polished content independently or in collaboration with diverse teams.…

Chowdhury Mohammad Sayedul Abrar (Sai)

Hi, I’m Sai (Chowdhury Mohammad Sayedul Abrar), a creative filmmaker and content creator with experience producing short-form and documentary-style videos for academic, festival, and online audiences. I’m skilled in DSLR and mobile videography, Final Cut Pro, and quick turnaround editing. I’ve earned international recognition for compelling storytelling with awards from the UN-affiliated Plural Plus Video Festival and the International Children’s Film Festival. I enjoy developing fresh visual ideas, experimenting with formats, and delivering polished content independently or in collaboration with diverse teams.…

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Hi, I’m Sai (Chowdhury Mohammad Sayedul Abrar), a creative filmmaker and content creator with experience producing short-form and documentary-style videos for academic, festival, and online audiences. I’m skilled in DSLR and mobile videography, Final Cut Pro, and quick turnaround editing.

I’ve earned international recognition for compelling storytelling with awards from the UN-affiliated Plural Plus Video Festival and the International Children’s Film Festival. I enjoy developing fresh visual ideas, experimenting with formats, and delivering polished content independently or in collaboration with diverse teams.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Documentary Creator at Documented by Sai (UK & Bangladesh)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited 20+ short films and social videos optimized for Instagram, YouTube, and websites. Managed projects end-to-end from concept development through filming, editing, colour grading, and audio mixing. Delivered content aligned with audience trends and platform analytics to maximise reach.
Temporary Research Assistant at Post Realist Documentary Lab, University of Sussex
January 31, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated on innovative documentary projects, contributing to story development and research edits. Produced short-form video content to support experimental and personality-led documentary practice. Assisted with post-production workflows, including sound, subtitles, and narrative structuring.
Video Editor at The Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh
December 1, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Edited human-centered video stories optimised for digital and YouTube-first audiences. Crafted engaging narrative structures with archival material, subtitles, and sound design. Contributed to a fast-paced newsroom environment, ensuring the timely delivery of digital content.
Independent Documentary Creator at Documented by Sai (UK & Bangladesh)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited 20+ short films and social videos optimised for Instagram, YouTube, and websites. Managed projects end-to-end: concept development, filming, editing, colour grading, and audio mixing. Delivered engaging content aligned with audience trends and platform performance analytics.
Temporary Research Assistant at Post Realist Documentary Lab, University of Sussex
January 31, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated on innovative documentary projects, contributing to story development and research edits. Produced short-form video content to support experimental and personality-led documentary practice. Assisted with post-production workflows, including sound, subtitles, and narrative structuring.
Video Editor at The Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh
December 1, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Edited human-centered video stories optimised for digital and YouTube-first audiences. Crafted engaging narrative structures with archival material, subtitles, and sound design. Contributed to a fast-paced newsroom environment, ensuring the timely delivery of digital content.
Independent Documentary Creator at Documented by Sai (UK & Bangladesh)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited 20+ short films and social videos optimized for Instagram, YouTube, and websites. Managed projects end-to-end: concept development, filming, editing, colour grading, and audio mixing. Delivered engaging content aligned with audience trends and platform performance analytics.
Temporary Research Assistant at Post Realist Documentary Lab, University of Sussex
January 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated on innovative documentary projects, contributing to story development and research edits. Produced short-form video content to support experimental and personality-led documentary practice. Assisted with post-production workflows, including sound, subtitles, and narrative structuring.
Video Editor at The Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh
December 1, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Edited human-centred video stories optimized for digital and YouTube-first audiences. Crafted engaging narrative structures with archival material, subtitles, and sound design. Contributed to a fast-paced newsroom environment, ensuring timely delivery of digital content.
Independent Documentary Creator at Documented by Sai (UK & Bangladesh)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited 20+ short films and social videos optimised for Instagram, YouTube, and websites. Managed projects end-to-end: concept development, filming, editing, colour grading, and audio mixing. Delivered engaging content aligned with audience trends and platform performance analytics.
Temporary Research Assistant at Post Realist Documentary Lab, University of Sussex
January 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Collaborated on innovative documentary projects, contributing to story development and research edits. Produced short-form video content to support experimental and personality-led documentary practice. Assisted with post-production workflows, including sound, subtitles, and narrative structuring.
Video Editor at The Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh
December 1, 2022 - October 4, 2025
Edited human-centred video stories optimised for digital and YouTube-first audiences. Crafted engaging narrative structures with archival material, subtitles, and sound design. Contributed to a fast-paced newsroom environment, ensuring the timely delivery of digital content.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism & Documentary Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA in Journalism & Documentary Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BSS in International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA in Journalism & Documentary Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BSS in International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA in Journalism & Documentary Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BSS in International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Plural Plus Video Festival Award
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
3rd Best Film – International Children's Film Festival (Bangladesh)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level