Youssef Benlahcen

Video Producer at Farm Credit Canada

Produce and edit video content that promotes Canadian agriculture across digital and social platforms Develop shot lists, story outlines, and visual plans to support clear, engaging narratives Coordinate and organize video shoots, including scheduling, locations, and on-site logistics Film on location when needed, capturing interviews, B-roll, and branded visuals Design and style sets to align with brand messaging and visual standards

Video Editor / Assistant Video Technician at Italian Contemporary Film Festival

Edited trailers for upcoming events and films which included color grading, audio mixing, titling, and motion graphics. Edited reels and slide shows which would play before the screening of the films. Filmed 30 live performances ranging from singing, dancing, stand-up comics, and circus acts. Filmed and edited 12 interviews of directors and actors who were showcasing their films at the festival to provide the audience some insight into their stories before viewing the film. Installed video and audio equipment for the broadcasts which wear shown live on YouTube and projected on the screen behind the performers. Added subtitles to foreign language films while working with a translator.

Freelance Video Editor / Videographer / Director at Red Pigeon Productions

Filmed and edited 14 advertisements for a barbershop which drew attention to their social media pages and increased their following by 40%. Produced and directed 12 short films which included budgeting, scheduling, script writing, storyboarding, and directing. I later edited the final products before collaborating with SFX artists, sound designers and composers. Filmed and edited 5 music videos for musicians and local artists which brought eyes to their music notably one video getting 10 thousand views. Edited a non-profit documentary to raise awareness for ALS, a neurological disorder, which helped bring eyes and attention to the cause. Produced and edited a documentary for a non-profit organization, the Association of Iranian Women of Montreal, which celebrates their cultural heritage and brings light to women’s issues in the middle east. Created logos for clients using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.