Film Editor, Videographer & Photographer with 3+ Years Experience

Parastoo Haddadi

Film Editor, Videographer, Photographer, and Media Specialist

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Media production specialist with 10+ years’ experience in videography, video editing, and storytelling. Skilled at managing productions from concept through delivery, both in-studio and on-location, with expertise in educational, promotional, and documentary media projects. Adept at using industry-standard and emerging technologies including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, high-quality content. Experienced collaborator, engaging with faculty, producers, and diverse stakeholders to translate ideas into impactful film and media assets. WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Toronto – Faculty of Arts & Science, The Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Institute of Iranian Studies Film Editor, Videographer & Photographer Feb 2025 – Present

• Produced 30+ professional videos showcasing institute events, Distinguished lectures, Art and cultural programs, educational, training, and communication projects.

• Captured multi-camera live events and delivered professional edited, branded content for academic audiences.

• Developed visual stories based on creative briefs, including scripting, storyboarding, shot-list creation, and more, created in collaboration with clients and team members using professional media production and post-production tools and graphics and motion pictures.

• Coordinated with faculty and staff to ensure alignment with institutional communication goals.

• Researched and offered recommendations regarding the latest technology solutions and provides input into the best practices for the development of digital media assets. Garduneh Mehregan Group (GMG) – Documentary Film Production & Distribution (Dubai, Tehran, Toronto) Film Editor, Photographer & Distributor Jan 2014 – Present

• Created digital assets for a wide range of media projects including educational, training, promotional, art and cultural documentaries.

• Served as Director of Photography (DOP): operated cameras (DSLR, cine lenses), lighting, and audio equipment to capture high-quality visuals.

• Post-production expertise: Edited with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve; performed color grading, audio synchronization, and special effects.

• Works in coordination with Producers, plans production schedules with project partners and consults project stakeholders on best practices in digital media production in both budgets funded and cost recovery stakeholder environments.

• Integrated AI-assisted tools (transcription, editing workflows, pre-visualization) and cloud platforms (Frame.io, Google Drive, One Drive) to streamline collaboration.

• Managed productions from pre-visualization (storyboards, animatics, shot lists) to delivery, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project goals.

• Oversaw media storage, file management, and backup systems to maintain workflow integrity.

• Delivered 130+ short and feature-length films and documentary films Selected Achievements

• Edited and distributed Dance of Life (2019–2020), which won 14 international awards.

• Promoted Water, Earth and Fire, securing 6 international awards and widespread recognition. Education

Azad University, Tehran — Bachelor of Software Engineering – 2009

• Gained foundational knowledge in software engineering principles, with a focus on film editing.

• Specialized in film editing techniques under the mentorship of Hayedeh Safiyari (Academy Award-winning film editor). Developed advanced storytelling, editing, and technical skills. Skills & Technical Proficiency

• Editing & Post-production: Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom.

• Videography: DSLR cameras, cine lenses, LED lighting systems (DMX boards), gimbals, sound recording.

• Workflow & Collaboration: Google Drive, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Professional Strengths: Creative storytelling, visual composition, project management, stakeholder collaboration, technical mentoring, detail-oriented problem solving.

• Flexible Availability: Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as required. Portfolio & Accomplishments

• Professional Work Samples: https://gardunemehregan.yolasite.com/

• YouTube Channel: @parastoohaddadi

• Film Portfolio – Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G1JCldVotldFNT5LTPoUDVJy3iqmjef3/view?usp=drivesdk Volunteer Experience

YSM Winter Walk (Toronto) – Photographer & Videographer Feb 2024

• Documented community events supporting people in need; collaborated with organizers and volunteers.

• Produced stills and video media, contributing to post-event promotion and engagement. Newcircle opening ceremony (Toronto) –Videographer & Film editor Oct 2025

• Documented ceremony event, collaborated with organizers and volunteers

• Produced short film, contributing to post-event promotion and engagement

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