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Yousof Sekander

Burbank

Summary

Dynamic cinematographer and editor with a proven track record, excelling in visual storytelling and project management. Recognized for enhancing content quality through effective editing and collaboration, I bring a keen eye for detail and expertise in story telling to deliver captivating narratives that resonate with audiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

EDITOR - Shattared Justice

Chase Films
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
  • Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
  • Worked with post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
  • Collaborated with other post production parties to deliver content of highest quality.

Cinematographer - Where's Jimmy

Red32 Productions
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Visited locations to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques.
  • Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
  • Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
  • Collaborated with director to plan and implement desired production look.

Cinematographer - Glamping

Rosemary Idisi
08.2023 - 08.2023

I did Cinematography for this award winning film that has been picked up to become a feature film by Tubi.

Glamping made it to many Film festivals and I won best Cinematography at the Scarefest Weekend Horror film Festivals.

Here are some of the festivals Glamping was in.


Official Selection - Playhouse West Film Festival

Winner- Crown Point International Film Festival

Winner - London Global Film Awards

Official Selection - LA Shorts


These are just a few of the film festivals Glamping competed in.


EDITOR - Scarlett

Massiliano Treves Films
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with Director and producers to deliver content of highest quality.
  • Edited and reviewed content making sure the pacing and flow of the film works and keeps the story exciting
  • Went through hours of footage and notes to make sure we use the best performances.
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.

Cinematographer/Editor - Irish Goodbye

Loma Mansa Productions
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Analyzed screenplay, characters and story structure to decide on visual approach.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team.
  • Adjusted lighting systems and other equipment to promote delivery of enjoyable crew experiences.
  • Worked Closely with the director through pre production, Productions, and Post.
  • Made sure I get the look the director was going for as far as camera movement, color and composition.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Story shaping
  • Script Writing
  • Primer Pro
  • AVID
  • Photoshop
  • Editing stories
  • Video production and editing
  • Graphics
  • Visual storytelling
  • Attention to detail
  • Determining budgets
  • Critical thinking
  • Color correction
  • Story pitching
  • Story summaries
  • Story development
  • Writing stories
  • Breaking news experience
  • Good eye for detail
  • Project management

Timeline

EDITOR - Shattared Justice

Chase Films
06.2024 - 03.2025

Cinematographer - Glamping

Rosemary Idisi
08.2023 - 08.2023

Cinematographer - Where's Jimmy

Red32 Productions
05.2023 - 12.2024

EDITOR - Scarlett

Massiliano Treves Films
11.2020 - 06.2021

Cinematographer/Editor - Irish Goodbye

Loma Mansa Productions
07.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University
Yousof Sekander