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Manaal Wajid

@manaalwajid

Filmmaker and video editor with a background in media and communication, interested in film and creative digital content.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles in film, video editing, content creation and digital media. I’d like to work in a creative team where I can learn and contribute in interesting work.

I’m a filmmaker, video editor, and creative producer with a background in Media and Communication. I’m currently pursuing an MA in Film & Cinema at Ibn Haldun University.

I have experience in filmmaking, documentary production, editing, screenwriting and digital content creation, and I enjoy working on projects from development to final edit.

My interests include film, storytelling, video production, visual content, and new creative technologies. I’m looking for opportunities where I can contribute creatively, learn from a strong team, and continue growing in the film and digital media industry.

I edit with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and I’m especially interested in combining traditional filmmaking principles with emerging AI workflows to create stronger content.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Filmmaker & Video Producer

Current

Upwork

Feb 2026 - Present (9 months)

Freelance AI filmmaker and video producer creating narrative and visual content from concept to final delivery. I work on stories and sketch shots independently before turning them into detailed visuals and motion using AI tools including Higgsfield, Cinema Studio 2.5, Kling 3.0, Adobe Firefly, and Google Veo 3.1. I also edit and assemble the finished work using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Reso

Current

Language Tutor

Current

Freelance | Self-Employed

Oct 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Taught 100+ students through personalized 1:1 language classes, supporting learners from beginner level through C2 proficiency. I Integrate media and digital learning materials into lessons to develop students’ speaking, writing, listening and comprehension skills. Also adapted teaching methods and multimedia resources to suit individual learning goals and learning styles.

AI Video Producer / Filmmaker

Foxelli Group

Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)

Created the pilot episode of The Stag King as a commissioned AI film for the Foxelli Group. Developed the story and visual direction from concept to final film, creating cinematic AI-generated visuals and assembling the finished episode through professional editing and post-production.

Independent Filmmaker

İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi

Feb 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 5 months)

Independent filmmaker working across narrative film, documentary and AI-generated filmmaking, handling writing, directing, cinematography, editing and post-production.

Media Manager

İzmir Uluslararası Öğrenci Derneği

Sep 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 6 months)

Collaborated in organizing intercultural activities and events for the international student community in İzmir, supporting event coordination with cross-cultural communication and community engagement. Contributed to multimedia content creation and social media management for the organization’s official page, @izmiruod, producing engaging visual content to promote events and strengthen its online