I'm Katya Yakubov, a versatile video editor with a decade of hands-on experience shaping narrative, documentary, corporate, and social media videos. I specialize in crafting engaging edits, delivering clear storytelling, and collaborating closely with clients to meet creative and technical goals. From feature films to short format content, I’ve edited and directed, created animation sequences, and delivered polished projects across platforms. My experience includes work on corporate productions for Mount Sinai Hospital, educational institutions, and independent films, and I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and building strong client relationships.

Katya Yakubov

I'm Katya Yakubov, a versatile video editor with a decade of hands-on experience shaping narrative, documentary, corporate, and social media videos. I specialize in crafting engaging edits, delivering clear storytelling, and collaborating closely with clients to meet creative and technical goals. From feature films to short format content, I’ve edited and directed, created animation sequences, and delivered polished projects across platforms. My experience includes work on corporate productions for Mount Sinai Hospital, educational institutions, and independent films, and I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and building strong client relationships.

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I’m Katya Yakubov, a versatile video editor with a decade of hands-on experience shaping narrative, documentary, corporate, and social media videos. I specialize in crafting engaging edits, delivering clear storytelling, and collaborating closely with clients to meet creative and technical goals.

From feature films to short format content, I’ve edited and directed, created animation sequences, and delivered polished projects across platforms. My experience includes work on corporate productions for Mount Sinai Hospital, educational institutions, and independent films, and I enjoy taking on new creative challenges and building strong client relationships.

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Work Experience

Editor and Director at To Move Is Friction
January 1, 2025 - Present
Editor and director of a feature narrative film. Also created animated footage for sections of the film.
Editor at Infestation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editor of a psychological horror short film directed by Yana Sar.
Editor at Man From Pretentia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editor on a documentary feature about Paul Bridgewater, directed by Chih Hsuan Liang. Screened at DOC NYC in 2024.
Senior video editor at Imagination Creations
January 1, 2018 - Present
Senior video editor at video production company specializing in corporate videos. Created videos for various companies and educational institutions, including graphics, color correction, audio mixing, and final delivery to multiple platforms. Upheld great rapport with clients, which include: Mount Sinai Hospital, JCC on the Palisades, Loyola School, Gateway School, Yeshiva University, Collegium Pharmaceuticals, etc.

Education

MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
BFA at New York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Best Editing, Nothing Happened (Bucharest Cinefest)
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Best Narrative Short, Nothing Happened (Santa Barbara Film Awards)
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Graduate Research Grant
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026
Research Travel Grant
January 1, 2015 - March 5, 2026
Bahoric-Meisel Scholarship for Women Cinematographers
January 1, 2009 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services