Hi, I’m Hassam Iqbal, a filmmaker and video editor focused on crafting engaging social media content and documentary storytelling. I specialize in short- and long-form videos, viral Reels, trending formats, and compelling thumbnails that drive views and engagement. My work spans documentary filmmaking and festival circuit, including An Orphanage and Songs of Steel, with festival selections and awards across 2025-2026. I studied at the Institute for Art and Culture in Lahore, earned a gold medal for the highest GPA in my department, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise editing productivity and creative output.

Hassam Iqbal

Hi, I’m Hassam Iqbal, a filmmaker and video editor focused on crafting engaging social media content and documentary storytelling. I specialize in short- and long-form videos, viral Reels, trending formats, and compelling thumbnails that drive views and engagement. My work spans documentary filmmaking and festival circuit, including An Orphanage and Songs of Steel, with festival selections and awards across 2025-2026. I studied at the Institute for Art and Culture in Lahore, earned a gold medal for the highest GPA in my department, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise editing productivity and creative output.

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Hi, I’m Hassam Iqbal, a filmmaker and video editor focused on crafting engaging social media content and documentary storytelling. I specialize in short- and long-form videos, viral Reels, trending formats, and compelling thumbnails that drive views and engagement.

My work spans documentary filmmaking and festival circuit, including An Orphanage and Songs of Steel, with festival selections and awards across 2025-2026. I studied at the Institute for Art and Culture in Lahore, earned a gold medal for the highest GPA in my department, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise editing productivity and creative output.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Video Editor at Austin Pierce Travel
November 1, 2025 - Present
Edited and produced short-form and long-form videos for Instagram and YouTube; created viral-style Reels and engaging YouTube edits using trending formats and effects; designed professional thumbnails to increase views and engagement. Collaborated with content creators to align edits with brand voice and campaign goals.
Video Editor at Cloud Contra
April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Edited and produced video content for various creative and digital projects; handled on-screen editing, color grading, audio syncing, and visual effects; mentored team members on editing tools to improve productivity. Delivered timely outputs for multiple campaigns and optimized assets for social media performance.
Social Media Editor at Visionary Edits
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Created engaging social media edits for Instagram and YouTube; produced viral Reels and optimized clips with trend-driven formats and effects. Collaborated with editors to maintain consistency with brand guidelines.
Social Media Editor at Pixary
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Created motion graphics and high-impact video edits for digital content across platforms; produced trend-driven videos optimized for social media audiences; applied modern editing styles and pacing to match current content trends.

Education

at Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Gold Medalist - Highest GPA in Department
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other