Aiya Akilzhanova
I am a media creator and filmmaker with over 6 years of experience producing institutional and digital content across platforms.
About
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.
- 6 years' experience
- Joined August 2025
Languages
- KazakhFluent
- RussianFluent
- EnglishFluent
- PortugueseBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
Work experience· 5 roles
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.
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.
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.
Education
Certifications and awards
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