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I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms. Skilled in video editing, storytelling, and digital strategy, I have a strong academic and creative foundation. I hold a Master's degree and a double degree in Film and New Media & Social Research and Public Policy, with a focus on documentary film directing and themes such as inclusivity, neurodivergence, and ethics. As a professional, I have led comprehensive content production for luxury brands and managed post-production workflows remotely. My work includes editing over 100 videos for NYU Public Affairs and contributing to multi-modal archival and oral history projects highlighting marginalized roles in cinema. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English, and currently hold a UAE Golden Visa.…I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms. Skilled in video editing, storytelling, and digital strategy, I have a strong academic and creative foundation. I hold a Master's degree and a double degree in Film and New Media & Social Research and Public Policy, with a focus on documentary film directing and themes such as inclusivity, neurodivergence, and ethics. As a professional, I have led comprehensive content production for luxury brands and managed post-production workflows remotely. My work includes editing over 100 videos for NYU Public Affairs and contributing to multi-modal archival and oral history projects highlighting marginalized roles in cinema. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English, and currently hold a UAE Golden Visa.

Aiya Akilzhanova

Film Director, Video Editor, Content Creator, +1

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I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms. Skilled in video editing, storytelling, and digital strategy, I have a strong academic and creative foundation. I hold a Master's degree and a double degree in Film and New Media & Social Research and Public Policy, with a focus on documentary film directing and themes such as inclusivity, neurodivergence, and ethics. As a professional, I have led comprehensive content production for luxury brands and managed post-production workflows remotely. My work includes editing over 100 videos for NYU Public Affairs and contributing to multi-modal archival and oral history projects highlighting marginalized roles in cinema. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English, and currently hold a UAE Golden Visa.…I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms. Skilled in video editing, storytelling, and digital strategy, I have a strong academic and creative foundation. I hold a Master's degree and a double degree in Film and New Media & Social Research and Public Policy, with a focus on documentary film directing and themes such as inclusivity, neurodivergence, and ethics. As a professional, I have led comprehensive content production for luxury brands and managed post-production workflows remotely. My work includes editing over 100 videos for NYU Public Affairs and contributing to multi-modal archival and oral history projects highlighting marginalized roles in cinema. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English, and currently hold a UAE Golden Visa.

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I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms. Skilled in video editing, storytelling, and digital strategy, I have a strong academic and creative foundation. I hold a Master’s degree and a double degree in Film and New Media & Social Research and Public Policy, with a focus on documentary film directing and themes such as inclusivity, neurodivergence, and ethics.

As a professional, I have led comprehensive content production for luxury brands and managed post-production workflows remotely. My work includes editing over 100 videos for NYU Public Affairs and contributing to multi-modal archival and oral history projects highlighting marginalized roles in cinema. I am fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English, and currently hold a UAE Golden Visa.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Copywriting

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Social Media Design

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Social Media Design

Expert

Language

Kazakh

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant YouTube Content Specialist at NYU Public Affairs | UAE

March 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025

Edited and published 100+ videos with attention to pacing, editorial compliance, and accessibility through accurate transcription. Assisted in video shoots and captured photo content tailored for social media platforms. Managed post-production for the NYUAD Memory Project, a community oral history archive documenting institutional memory through filmed interviews with students, alumni, and faculty. Co-conceptualized and directed NYUAD's official Class of 2021 commencement music video.

Senior Content Creator at Studio 5 | UAE

August 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025

Led comprehensive content production for luxury beauty, fashion, food, and jewelry brands, delivering high-performing campaigns with multiple pieces reaching over 1 million views. Optimized content performance through strategic creative review, ensuring brand alignment and maximum audience engagement.

Video Editor & Content Strategist at DanceLab | Switzerland (Remote, Part-time)

July 1, 2024 - Present

Drove organic follower growth by 10% through strategic content planning. Edited short-form content aligned with brand tone of voice, consistently reaching 30K+ views on social platforms. Managed remote production workflow independently, ensuring consistent quality and fast turnaround.

Post-Graduate Research Assistant at Film and New Media | UAE

August 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025

Assisted in developing a multi-modal archival and oral history project highlighting the marginalized role of women in Indian cinema. Organized personal art facts, photographs, sound, and film materials; organized and transcribed interviews with filmmakers applying thematic coding and data organization methods.

Media Genome Analyst at Katch Data | USA (Remote)

August 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025

Analyzed over 1,500 films for narrative, tone, and stylistic metadata to support an AI-driven content intelligence platform. Contributed to taste prediction models and media strategy tools for clients such as Warner Bros. and Paramount.