I'm a filmmaker, video editor and videographer from Vilnius, Lithuania. I work at the intersection of cinema, theatre, and commercial video, creating work that is emotionally grounded, structurally precise, and purpose-driven. My background is rooted in storytelling first. I hold a BA in Film Screenwriting from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and have spent years directing and writing for both film and theatre, including projects presented at international festivals across Europe. This foundation strongly informs how I approach every project—whether it’s a narrative film, music video, or performance-driven commercial. Alongside my artistic work, I have hands-on experience in commercial video production, currently editing video ads for Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, and working as a freelance videographer for commissioned projects. I understand how content needs to function in real conditions: platform rules, viewer attention, pacing, clarity, and conversion. I don’t just make things “look good”—I make them work. I combine cinematic thinking with direct-response and platform-aware editing. I have deep experience working with actors and non-actors, thanks to years as a theatre director and pedagogue. I’m comfortable moving between artistic, educational, and commercial sectors I understand both creative intention and practical constraints (budget, deadlines, formats, platforms). I’ve directed music videos, written and assisted on feature films, led international theatre projects, taught workshops abroad, and edited high-performance digital video ads. This range allows me to adapt quickly, communicate clearly with clients, and bring strong narrative structure even to short-form or commercial work.

Tomas Kumpiniauskas

I'm a filmmaker, video editor and videographer from Vilnius, Lithuania. I work at the intersection of cinema, theatre, and commercial video, creating work that is emotionally grounded, structurally precise, and purpose-driven. My background is rooted in storytelling first. I hold a BA in Film Screenwriting from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and have spent years directing and writing for both film and theatre, including projects presented at international festivals across Europe. This foundation strongly informs how I approach every project—whether it’s a narrative film, music video, or performance-driven commercial. Alongside my artistic work, I have hands-on experience in commercial video production, currently editing video ads for Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, and working as a freelance videographer for commissioned projects. I understand how content needs to function in real conditions: platform rules, viewer attention, pacing, clarity, and conversion. I don’t just make things “look good”—I make them work. I combine cinematic thinking with direct-response and platform-aware editing. I have deep experience working with actors and non-actors, thanks to years as a theatre director and pedagogue. I’m comfortable moving between artistic, educational, and commercial sectors I understand both creative intention and practical constraints (budget, deadlines, formats, platforms). I’ve directed music videos, written and assisted on feature films, led international theatre projects, taught workshops abroad, and edited high-performance digital video ads. This range allows me to adapt quickly, communicate clearly with clients, and bring strong narrative structure even to short-form or commercial work.

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I’m a filmmaker, video editor and videographer from Vilnius, Lithuania.
I work at the intersection of cinema, theatre, and commercial video, creating work that is emotionally grounded, structurally precise, and purpose-driven.

My background is rooted in storytelling first. I hold a BA in Film Screenwriting from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and have spent years directing and writing for both film and theatre, including projects presented at international festivals across Europe. This foundation strongly informs how I approach every project—whether it’s a narrative film, music video, or performance-driven commercial.

Alongside my artistic work, I have hands-on experience in commercial video production, currently editing video ads for Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, and working as a freelance videographer for commissioned projects. I understand how content needs to function in real conditions: platform rules, viewer attention, pacing, clarity, and conversion. I don’t just make things “look good”—I make them work.

I combine cinematic thinking with direct-response and platform-aware editing. I have deep experience working with actors and non-actors, thanks to years as a theatre director and pedagogue. I’m comfortable moving between artistic, educational, and commercial sectors
I understand both creative intention and practical constraints (budget, deadlines, formats, platforms).

I’ve directed music videos, written and assisted on feature films, led international theatre projects, taught workshops abroad, and edited high-performance digital video ads. This range allows me to adapt quickly, communicate clearly with clients, and bring strong narrative structure even to short-form or commercial work.

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Language

Lithuanian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Editor at Wire Salad
January 1, 2024 - Present
Video ad editing for Meta, YouTube, TikTok
Theatre Pedagogue, Director at Mažoji Teatro Akademija
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Theatre pedagogy focused on developing creativity and self-expression in young people using improvisation and Stanislavski-based methods; producing and presenting performances at international theatre festivals; administrative work
Freelance Videographer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Filming and editing for commissioned projects. Collection of works: https://youtu.be/g1kg1P4MgOU
Director at Little Theatre Academy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Daugiabutis - based on the play From the Red Rat to the Green Star by A. Slapovski
Assistant Director at Oxford Uncaging Our World International Youth Theatre Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assistant Director
Teaching Activities; Workshops Facilitator at Theatre Frankfurt / Theater im Schuppen e.V.
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Teaching activities; workshops.
Pedagogical Activities; Workshops Facilitator at Jugendkulturarbeit (Vilnius-Oldenburg)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Pedagogical activities; workshops.
Director at Little Theatre Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
This is You; based on the poetry of J. Keler.
Director at Little Theatre Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Žeme, nepalik musų̨s; based on the poetry of A. Ambrasas.
Assistant Director at S. Krivickienė / F. Radüg
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Peace; Lithuania, Germany; 2023
Playwright at Grenoble Theatre Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
The Last Supper; Premiered at Grenoble Theatre Festival '35èmes Rencontres du Jeune Théâtre Européen'
Teaching Activities; Workshops Facilitator at Theatre Frankfurt / Theater im Schuppen e.V.
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Teaching activities; workshops.
Screenwriter / Assistant Director at The Island
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Short feature film The Island; screenplay and assistant direction
Screenwriter / Assistant Director at El Mago
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Feature film El Mago; screenwriter and assistant director
Director at Rūta Liutkutė - Sutapimus
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Music video 'Sutapimus'
Educator at Grenoble - Three Deep Breaths
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Three Deep Breaths; educator. Premiered at Grenoble Theatre Festival (33èmes Rencontres du Jeune Théâtre Européen)
Assistant Director at Hypocrite Metamfetabeat
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Music video; assistant director
Script Consultant at Leonė (Full-length feature)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Script consultant; Lithuanian production
Bar Manager at INVINO NIDA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bar manager
Bar Manager at INVINO NIDA
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bar manager
Bartender at INVINO
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Bartender
Theatre Pedagogue and Director at Mažoji Teatras Akademija
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Activities in theatre pedagogy focused on the development of creativity and self-expression in young people, using various improvisation techniques and based on the Stanislavski method; producing and presenting performances at international theatre festivals and youth exchange programmes; administrative work, organising projects, submitting applications
Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Filming and editing for commissioned projects

Education

BA in Film Screenwriting at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Cultural Information and Communication (unfinished BA) at Vilnius University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Film Screen Writing (BA) at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Cultural Information and Communication (unfinished BA) at Vilnius University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other