Hi, I’m Youssef, a creative videographer and video editor from Alexandria, Egypt. I bring over four years of professional photography experience and more than three years in video editing, delivering engaging visuals for cultural events, sports, and documentary projects. I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and moving pictures, and I enjoy collaborating on projects that celebrate culture, history, and community. I’m known for strong visual storytelling, technical fluency with Adobe and Apple software, and a love for media and cinema. I thrive in fast-paced environments from shoots to post-production, and I’m always eager to learn and contribute to new projects, whether on set, behind the camera, or in the edit suite.

Youssef Mohamed Salem

Hi, I’m Youssef, a creative videographer and video editor from Alexandria, Egypt. I bring over four years of professional photography experience and more than three years in video editing, delivering engaging visuals for cultural events, sports, and documentary projects. I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and moving pictures, and I enjoy collaborating on projects that celebrate culture, history, and community. I’m known for strong visual storytelling, technical fluency with Adobe and Apple software, and a love for media and cinema. I thrive in fast-paced environments from shoots to post-production, and I’m always eager to learn and contribute to new projects, whether on set, behind the camera, or in the edit suite.

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Hi, I’m Youssef, a creative videographer and video editor from Alexandria, Egypt. I bring over four years of professional photography experience and more than three years in video editing, delivering engaging visuals for cultural events, sports, and documentary projects. I’m passionate about storytelling through imagery and moving pictures, and I enjoy collaborating on projects that celebrate culture, history, and community.

I’m known for strong visual storytelling, technical fluency with Adobe and Apple software, and a love for media and cinema. I thrive in fast-paced environments from shoots to post-production, and I’m always eager to learn and contribute to new projects, whether on set, behind the camera, or in the edit suite.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Visual Documentary Officer & Recording Specialist at Wekalet Behna
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Edited long-form video content (events, documentaries, and cultural projects) and edited short-form videos and Reels for social media. Managed and digitized Behna’s archive of Egyptian cinema history (scanning, photographing, organizing, archiving). Organized and documented workshops and cultural events.
Freelance Video Editor at Self-employed
February 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Edited long-form video content, reels and TikToks; managed full workflow from concept and shooting to final edited deliverables.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Shot fashion, portrait, and event photography projects. Managed full workflow from concept and mood boards to final edited deliverables.
Sports Documentation – ESFID & X Fit Gym (Freelance) at ESFID & X Fit Gym
May 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Covered sports tournaments (basketball, football, swimming) with ESFID. Worked as a photographer for a fitness coach at X Fit Gym, creating both professional photos and social media reels. Delivering high-quality visual content suitable for promotional and training purposes.
Media Specialist at Jesuit Cultural Center
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Documented live concerts and cultural events through photography & videography. Coordinated media coverage for events hosted at the center.
Script Writer – YouTube Show at YouTube Show "Qasas Karawiya"
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Researched and scripted football storyline episodes from concept to production. Ensured accuracy by verifying sources and structuring engaging storytelling.
Director of Photography – Short Documentary at "I Dream – حلم"
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Shot and directed photography for a documentary about challenges faced by deaf girls in Egypt. (Director: Marina Abdulmaseh). Film participated in a festival in 2024.
First AC – Music Video at "Bamby Ka’eeb"
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
First Assistant Camera for a music video production.
First AC – Short Film at "POV"
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
First Assistant Camera for a short film.
BTS Photographer – Short Film at "Glitch"
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Behind-the-scenes photographer for a short film.
Mural Designer (Intern) at Internship
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Collaborated with interior designers to create customized hand-painted murals for interior spaces.
Live Concerts Coverage at Various Artists & Venues
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Covered live concerts for multiple bands and artists in a documentary photography and videography capacity.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Photography at Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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