I'm a Peruvian video editor based in the UK, with narrative and freelance editing experience across diverse formats and platforms. I've edited 13 short films and numerous corporate projects, and I regularly work remotely under tight deadlines while maintaining clear communication. With seven years in hospitality management, I excel in teamwork, leadership, and high-pressure environments. I am fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and I bring a multicultural perspective from living in four countries.

Daniel Elkin

I'm a Peruvian video editor based in the UK, with narrative and freelance editing experience across diverse formats and platforms. I've edited 13 short films and numerous corporate projects, and I regularly work remotely under tight deadlines while maintaining clear communication. With seven years in hospitality management, I excel in teamwork, leadership, and high-pressure environments. I am fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and I bring a multicultural perspective from living in four countries.

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I’m a Peruvian video editor based in the UK, with narrative and freelance editing experience across diverse formats and platforms. I’ve edited 13 short films and numerous corporate projects, and I regularly work remotely under tight deadlines while maintaining clear communication.

With seven years in hospitality management, I excel in teamwork, leadership, and high-pressure environments. I am fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and I bring a multicultural perspective from living in four countries.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Directing placement at Ka&O Films
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Did a 3-month directing placement at one of the top commercial production houses in Peru, where I worked as a production assistant through pre-production, production and post production of TV commercials, as well as opportunities to work as an on-set 2nd AD.
Bar Supervisor at Albert’s Schloss
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Managed the busiest bar in the country with varied shifts, long hours and weekend work; trained new bar staff; developed customer service, teamwork and pressure management.
Co-Founder, Content Creator at Contracorriente Peru | Clothing Brand
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Co-founded a sock brand; responsibilities include photography and videography for social media, social media management, SEO, and sock design.
Video Editor at RISE Project, Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Post-production of new and existing video including colour grading, audio cleaning, subtitling, data managing, and motion graphic templates; managed the YouTube channel and created short-form content for social media.
Production Assistant at INTERACT Manchester actors showreel service
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
2nd Assistant Camera at #Actors Life
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Director | Writer | Producer | Editor at Epilogue
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Director | Writer | Producer | Editor at Charlie, Charlie!
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Director | Writer | Producer | Editor at The Man of the House
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Boom Operator at Make me a King
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Director | Writer | Producer | Editor at Cheat Code
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Director | Writer | Editor at The Black Dune
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Editor at Scarlet
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Editor at Shut
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Editor at A Summer’s Life
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Editor at The Silent Cold
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Editor at One More
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Editor at Switched
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Script Supervisor | Editor at The Vanishing Act
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
2nd Assistant Camera at #Actors Life (2021) - TV Pilot
January 1, 2021 - Present
2nd Assistant Camera for #Actors Life (2021) TV Pilot (dir. Scott Vickers)

Education

BA Advertising and Brand Management at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
BA at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Film Producing
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Shooting and Lighting
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Film Producing
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Shooting and Lighting
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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