Having worked with numerous major brands, I am a photographer, videographer, and associate creative director who thrives on nuance, attention to detail, and challenging myself with every new project. I take great pride in delivering high-quality work consistently — balancing creativity with efficiency and precision. I am passionate about pop culture, storytelling, and staying ahead of emerging trends, which I believe helps me bring a fresh, relevant perspective to every visual I create. I am currently based in the UAE and available to join with a month’s notice or less. At present, I work with Palms Sports, the largest sports organization in the Middle East, producing media for its subsidiaries such as Khabib Gym, the MoE Jiu-Jitsu League, and UAE Warriors, the region’s biggest homegrown MMA franchise. Previously, I served as Associate Creative Director at BCV Social, RateGain (Dubai), where I oversaw videography, photography, and graphic design for clients including The Chedi Muscat, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Oberoi Hotels, Trident Hotels, Jumeirah Hotels, etc. Portfolio: Showreel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Work Links: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Alongside my full-time work, I have also taken on freelance projects, including promotional videos for Berklee School of Music Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. My professional journey spans creating video content across social platforms — Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn — for organizations such as WeAreYuvaa, Film Companion, and Coke Studio Bharat. I’ve directed and edited branded content for Coke Studio, IBM, Mercedes, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Tinder, Meta, and many more. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 100 international and Indian artists and public figures, including Christian Bale, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, Lilly Singh, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. I have also been Director of Photography and Editor for two award-winning documentaries — one of which screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020, an Academy Award-qualifying festival. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition), Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas Pro. I am equally skilled in handling lighting, lenses, and DSLR camera systems. My experience also extends to producing, scriptwriting, and creating moodboards, making me adaptable across creative and production roles. As a woman behind the camera, I strive to bring a fresh, empathetic, and authentic perspective to storytelling in industries that are often shaped by a limited lens. Above all, I am a hard worker, an efficient collaborator, and a passionate visual storyteller who is always eager to learn and push creative boundaries.

Nikita Saxena

Having worked with numerous major brands, I am a photographer, videographer, and associate creative director who thrives on nuance, attention to detail, and challenging myself with every new project. I take great pride in delivering high-quality work consistently — balancing creativity with efficiency and precision. I am passionate about pop culture, storytelling, and staying ahead of emerging trends, which I believe helps me bring a fresh, relevant perspective to every visual I create. I am currently based in the UAE and available to join with a month’s notice or less. At present, I work with Palms Sports, the largest sports organization in the Middle East, producing media for its subsidiaries such as Khabib Gym, the MoE Jiu-Jitsu League, and UAE Warriors, the region’s biggest homegrown MMA franchise. Previously, I served as Associate Creative Director at BCV Social, RateGain (Dubai), where I oversaw videography, photography, and graphic design for clients including The Chedi Muscat, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Oberoi Hotels, Trident Hotels, Jumeirah Hotels, etc. Portfolio: Showreel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Work Links: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Alongside my full-time work, I have also taken on freelance projects, including promotional videos for Berklee School of Music Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. My professional journey spans creating video content across social platforms — Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn — for organizations such as WeAreYuvaa, Film Companion, and Coke Studio Bharat. I’ve directed and edited branded content for Coke Studio, IBM, Mercedes, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Tinder, Meta, and many more. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 100 international and Indian artists and public figures, including Christian Bale, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, Lilly Singh, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. I have also been Director of Photography and Editor for two award-winning documentaries — one of which screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020, an Academy Award-qualifying festival. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition), Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas Pro. I am equally skilled in handling lighting, lenses, and DSLR camera systems. My experience also extends to producing, scriptwriting, and creating moodboards, making me adaptable across creative and production roles. As a woman behind the camera, I strive to bring a fresh, empathetic, and authentic perspective to storytelling in industries that are often shaped by a limited lens. Above all, I am a hard worker, an efficient collaborator, and a passionate visual storyteller who is always eager to learn and push creative boundaries.

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Having worked with numerous major brands, I am a photographer, videographer, and associate creative director who thrives on nuance, attention to detail, and challenging myself with every new project. I take great pride in delivering high-quality work consistently — balancing creativity with efficiency and precision. I am passionate about pop culture, storytelling, and staying ahead of emerging trends, which I believe helps me bring a fresh, relevant perspective to every visual I create.

I am currently based in the UAE and available to join with a month’s notice or less. At present, I work with Palms Sports, the largest sports organization in the Middle East, producing media for its subsidiaries such as Khabib Gym, the MoE Jiu-Jitsu League, and UAE Warriors, the region’s biggest homegrown MMA franchise.

Previously, I served as Associate Creative Director at BCV Social, RateGain (Dubai), where I oversaw videography, photography, and graphic design for clients including The Chedi Muscat, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Oberoi Hotels, Trident Hotels, Jumeirah Hotels, etc.

Portfolio:
Showreel: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Work Links: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Alongside my full-time work, I have also taken on freelance projects, including promotional videos for Berklee School of Music Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

My professional journey spans creating video content across social platforms — Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn — for organizations such as WeAreYuvaa, Film Companion, and Coke Studio Bharat. I’ve directed and edited branded content for Coke Studio, IBM, Mercedes, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Tinder, Meta, and many more.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 100 international and Indian artists and public figures, including Christian Bale, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, Lilly Singh, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. I have also been Director of Photography and Editor for two award-winning documentaries — one of which screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020, an Academy Award-qualifying festival.

I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition), Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas Pro. I am equally skilled in handling lighting, lenses, and DSLR camera systems. My experience also extends to producing, scriptwriting, and creating moodboards, making me adaptable across creative and production roles.

As a woman behind the camera, I strive to bring a fresh, empathetic, and authentic perspective to storytelling in industries that are often shaped by a limited lens. Above all, I am a hard worker, an efficient collaborator, and a passionate visual storyteller who is always eager to learn and push creative boundaries.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Videographer/Video Editor at Palms Sports
January 1, 2024 - Present
Overseeing shooting and editing for Palms Sports and UAE Warriors, UAE’s premier MMA franchise, plus events for Khabib Gym and the Ministry of Education Jiujitsu League & Emirates School Establishment. Produces multi-sport content (MMA, jiujitsu, cycling, swimming, football, basketball, athletics) and handles end-to-end post-production.
Associate Creative Director at BCV – A Rategain company
January 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Overseeing all visual content for the APMEA region for BCV Social’s clientele, including Jumeirah Group, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses, The Chedi (Muscat), and other luxury hospitality brands; leads creative direction and content production.
Freelance Video Editor at Sunny VFX Dubai
May 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Edited a promotional music video for Berklee School of Music (Abu Dhabi) and Saadiyat Island Cultural District; produced exhibit videos for Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum.
Freelance Video Editor at Coke Studio India
February 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Editing as part of the team for Coke Studio Bharat season 2.
Senior Video Editor and Videographer at YUVAA ORIGINALS
December 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Branded and internal content for YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and other platforms. Worked with IBM, Netflix, Google/YouTube ecosystem, Indian government bodies, and various social impact organizations.
Freelance Video Editor and Cinematographer at Various clients
April 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance work for The Curator Mag, Kunal Kapur (Masterchef), Rajiv Makhni (Gadget Guru), Project Inkalaab, and BitClass; produced ad campaigns (Shopper’s Stop) and longform documentaries (The Third Eye, Nirantar Trust).
Editor-Cameraperson at Film Companion
April 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Editor/cameraperson for in-house content and social media properties; produced branded content for Cannes Connection, #OffThePage, FC Blockbuster, and other film-related series.
Freelance Producer, Editor, Cameraperson at Harkat Studios
December 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
India publicity tour production for Narcos Mexico (Netflix), directing and supervising shoots; various production and editorial contributions for theatre and film projects.
Video Editor (Freelance) at Godrej India Culture Lab
September 1, 2018 - Present
Consulting video editor for YouTube channel and digital content; curates and edits cultural and educational video material.
Executive Producer (Programming) at Sony Entertainment Television
May 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Conceptualized and shot the PSA short film Save Trees; part of programming team for Ek Deewana Tha; contributed to content development and acquisitions for fiction shows.
1st Assistant Cinematographer at doga: mumbai ka rakhwala
December 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Assisted in cinematography and production for a superhero/comic-book short film adaptation.
Freelance Author at The Week Magazine
June 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Wrote reviews of Hollywood films and English music for The Man magazine supplement.
Content Associate at OPINIA360
June 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Scripting, narrating, storyboarding, and editing video and other visual media for promotional needs.

Education

M.A. Mass Communication at AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
B.A. (Honours) English at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
XII at Delhi Public School Agra
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality