Hi, I'm Raheleh Sameti, a video editor and filmmaker based in Ottawa, Canada. I hold a Master’s in Film Studies from Carleton University and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Theater and Film from Kyung Hee University in South Korea, bringing strong academic training and an international perspective to my craft. I have worked across short films, advertisements, social media content, music videos, interviews, and documentaries, taking on roles such as camera operator, editor, set decorator, and art illustrator. I enjoy shaping compelling stories through hands-on editing, directing, and design, and I’m drawn to festival-screened projects that blend creative visuals with thoughtful storytelling. I’m fluent in Persian and English and have experience collaborating across multilingual teams.

Raheleh Sameti

Hi, I'm Raheleh Sameti, a video editor and filmmaker based in Ottawa, Canada. I hold a Master’s in Film Studies from Carleton University and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Theater and Film from Kyung Hee University in South Korea, bringing strong academic training and an international perspective to my craft. I have worked across short films, advertisements, social media content, music videos, interviews, and documentaries, taking on roles such as camera operator, editor, set decorator, and art illustrator. I enjoy shaping compelling stories through hands-on editing, directing, and design, and I’m drawn to festival-screened projects that blend creative visuals with thoughtful storytelling. I’m fluent in Persian and English and have experience collaborating across multilingual teams.

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Hi, I’m Raheleh Sameti, a video editor and filmmaker based in Ottawa, Canada. I hold a Master’s in Film Studies from Carleton University and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Theater and Film from Kyung Hee University in South Korea, bringing strong academic training and an international perspective to my craft. I have worked across short films, advertisements, social media content, music videos, interviews, and documentaries, taking on roles such as camera operator, editor, set decorator, and art illustrator.

I enjoy shaping compelling stories through hands-on editing, directing, and design, and I’m drawn to festival-screened projects that blend creative visuals with thoughtful storytelling. I’m fluent in Persian and English and have experience collaborating across multilingual teams.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Created, filmed, and edited music videos for five classical musicians’ social media, enhancing client visibility and follower engagement.
Video Editor
June 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Created, filmed, and edited music videos for five classical musicians’ social media, enhancing client visibility and follower engagement.
Assistant in Directing
December 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Assisted in directing, ensuring smooth production workflow and creative alignment.
Video Editor
July 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Contributed to all phases of film making— pre-production, production, and post-production—for selected short films showcased at Korean film festivals; involved in set decoration, art illustration, costume design, and film editing.
Video Editor at Raheleh Sameti (Self-employed)
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Created, filmed, and edited music videos for 5 classical musicians’ social media, enhancing client visibility and follower engagement.
Assistant Director
June 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Assisted in directing, ensuring smooth production workflow and creative alignment.
Assistant Director / Editor
December 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Edited the film to enhance storytelling and visual appeal, leading to successful festival screenings.
Video Editor / Freelance at Freelance
July 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Contributed to all phases of filmmaking for a selected short film showcased at Korean film festivals, including set decoration, art illustration, costume design, and film editing.

Education

Master of Arts in Film Studies at Carleton University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater and Film at Kyung Hee University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master's in Film Studies at Carleton University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Theater and Film at Kyung Hee University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment