I am a video and photo editor based in Manchester with a strong creative vision and a determined work ethic to see projects through. I’m comfortable across music video, documentary, and commercial work, with experience also in social media, drama, and film. I bring industry-standard post-production skills and reliable production delivery, including culling, editing, and working to tight deadlines with clear communication. To view my portfolio, please visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Umar Goreja

I am a video and photo editor based in Manchester with a strong creative vision and a determined work ethic to see projects through. I’m comfortable across music video, documentary, and commercial work, with experience also in social media, drama, and film. I bring industry-standard post-production skills and reliable production delivery, including culling, editing, and working to tight deadlines with clear communication. To view my portfolio, please visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a video and photo editor based in Manchester with a strong creative vision and a determined work ethic to see projects through. I’m comfortable across music video, documentary, and commercial work, with experience also in social media, drama, and film.

I bring industry-standard post-production skills and reliable production delivery, including culling, editing, and working to tight deadlines with clear communication. To view my portfolio, please visit Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Urdu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Documentary Editor, Producer at Historia Normannis
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edited and produced documentary content with strong time management and adherence to technical specifications for asset delivery. Communicated concisely and supported narrative development by fine-tuning deliverables based on client notes. Conducted objective research, carried out subject interviews, and captured pickup shots using cinema-line cameras, ensuring continuity and technical compliance.
Director, Producer, Editor at Postcard Club
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed, produced and edited content while managing social media. Created content and designed branding materials, coordinated projects, and met several monthly deadlines. Multi-tasked across different deliverable types and made production decisions using initiative, personal taste, and rhythm to maintain a consistent content output.
Concert Photographer, Videographer, Editor at ULAKES, Addison Rae, Charli XCX, Renee Rapp
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided concert photography and video editing with close coordination between the artist and management. Worked with manual camera adjustments in low-light conditions and performed photo culling. Completed industry-standard post-production on tight turnaround schedules, ensuring assets were delivered quickly and accurately for release and distribution.

Education

BA (Hons) Editing for Film, TV and Media (First Class) at University of Lancashire
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Level: Photography, Media Studies, Film Studies at New College Bradford
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs (including Maths, English and Photography) at Carlton Bolling College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Editing for Film, T V and Media at University of Lancashire
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Level at New College Bradford
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
GCSE at Carlton Bolling College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Best Colour Grade Winner - Futureworks (2026)
January 1, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Photography Club Award - New College Bradford (2023)
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2026
Film Exhibited - Royal Academy of Arts ('The State of Being') (2022)
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2026
Film Exhibited - Commonwealth ('Fire on Fire - Film Reel') (2021)
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2026
Best Colour Grade Winner - Futureworks
January 1, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Photography Club Award - New College Bradford
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2026
Film Exhibited - Royal Academy of Arts ('The State of Being')
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2026
Film Exhibited - Commonwealth ('Fire on Fire - Film Reel')
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education