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Hi, I’m Dinar Shakirov, a versatile media professional with over 23 years of experience in mass media and video production. I thrive on creating compelling stories across news, documentaries, and entertainment projects.
I have extensive background as a director, producer, cameraman, and editor, and I’m adept at managing the full cycle of video production from concept to final cut.
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Language
Russian
Fluent
Tatar
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Serbian
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English
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Work Experience
Freelance Videographer/Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Independent freelance work producing and editing documentaries; managed private orders and developed skills across production, direction, and scripting.
Video Reporter at Redakcia
March 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Video reporter in a Russian-language YouTube channel; part of an editorial team described as an independent group of documentary journalists led by a prominent journalist. Produced video reports and contributed to editing and storytelling.
Video Editor at Context Media
April 5, 2024 - October 2, 2025Created a video news editorial office from scratch; produced and edited several documentary projects for the channel and Telegram, handling end-to-end video production.
Video Editor, Producer, Director at Context Media (European internet media)
April 5, 2024 - October 2, 2025Built a video news editorial office from scratch and shot several documentary features; produced video news for the YouTube channel and Telegram in Russian; served as director, producer and video editor.
Video Reporter at Russian YouTube channel 'Red Akcia'
March 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Independent editorial team of documentary journalists; during 2018–2020 produced dozens of documentary pieces as a freelance contributor, with responsibilities including video reporting and editing; supported under leadership of a prominent journalist.
Cameraman, Video Editor at Freelance (Moscow, Russia)
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Executed various private orders for video filming and editing. Worked independently, exploring roles as producer, director and screenwriter for a representative film; enhanced cinematography skills and mastered new editing techniques.
Director, Producer, Video Editor at Context Media (European internet media project)
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024Created a video news editorial office from scratch and shot several documentary series; produced video news for YouTube and Telegram in Russian.
Video Reporter at Redaktsiya (Russian YouTube channel “Redakcia”)
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Editorial team is an independent group of documentary journalists headed by Alexey Pivorov; produced dozens of documentary series for France (2018–2020); executed various private orders for video filming and editing.
Freelance Video Editor & Producer at Self-employed / Independent Freelancer
April 1, 2024 - PresentLead end-to-end video editing and production for a fashion-focused YouTube channel; develop high-quality visual storytelling; edit interviews and long-form content; manage post-production workflow.
Director, Producer, Video Editor at Context Media
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024Spearheaded creation of a video newsroom editorial office from scratch for an independent media project; directed, shot, and edited video news content for YouTube and Telegram audiences; produced several full-length documentaries.
Video Reporter & Cameraman at Redakcia (Russian YouTube Channel)
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022Worked as a core team member for an independent group of documentary journalists; filmed and contributed to the production of high-impact documentary films, operating in fast-paced news environments.
Cameraman, Video Editor, Director at Independent Freelance Videoographer
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Executed various private orders for commercial and independent video filming and editing; acted as producer, director, and screenwriter for representative film projects.
Cameraman at Life Television Company
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Worked as a camera operator on television productions, developing on-set shooting and framing skills.
Press Secretary at State-Owned Pharmacy Chain
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Managed communications and public messaging for a large pharmaceutical network; prepared press materials and coordinated media relations.
Cameraman & Editor at Triv Id Creative Association
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Filmed and edited concerts of Tatar pop artists; produced concert and promotional videos.
Correspondent & Host at Efir Nizhnekamsk Television Company
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Reported for a youth program 'Koleso' and edited news broadcasts for the channel.
Education
Academic degree at Kazan State University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Academic degree in Journalism and Sociology at Kazan State University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Academic degree at Kazan State University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Academic degree in Journalism and Sociology at Kazan State University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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