Eda Sezer
London
Summary
Creative video editor skilled in Avid, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci. Experienced in cinematic lighting, visual storytelling, and project management. Expertise in budget coordination and resource allocation, with a commitment to enhancing script development and customer service.
Overview
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Development
Share holder at Set Cat Production Company
London
2026.04 - Current
Member
Delta Gamma Fraternity
2017.09 - 2026.07
Volunteered for Delta Gamma sorority, Eta Phi chapter at New York University, coordinating service for sight projects and providing support to visually impaired individuals.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Volunteer
AFS
2015.01 - 2026.07
Mentored students at AFS camps in Turkey, fostering personal development and enhancing engagement during activities.
Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures, minimizing liability and injury risks.
Script Development, Production Coordinator-Manager
AZ Celtic Films
Istanbul
2022.12 - 2024.08
Volunteer
Muddy Paws Pet Care
2018.09 - 2022.08
Coordinated weekly adoption events, caring for dogs and interviewing potential adopters to facilitate successful matches.
Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures, minimizing liability and injury risks.
Volunteer
Winter Film Awards
2021.08 - 2021.10
Videographer and Cinematographer
New York Film Academy
2019.09 - 2020.01
Volunteer
International Istanbul Film Festival
2018.10 - 2018.10
Intern
Imagine Science Films
2018.09 - 2018.10
Coordinated event logistics for hosts at Imagine Science Film Festival to enhance attendee experience
Improved team communication by organising regular team meetings and discussions.
Maintained a high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.
Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
Intern
Filmada Production Company
2017.06 - 2017.08
Education
Master of Arts - MA Film
University of the Arts London
London, EnglandBachelor Of Arts - Cinema Studies
New York University
New York, USAMinor - Production And Italian Studies
New York University
New YorkHigh School Diploma - Istanbul/Turkey
Koc School
IstanbulHigh School Diploma -
Liceo Classico Pollione
Formia, ItalyUniversity of Oxford Film Course, Oxford/ England -
Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program), Padua-Venice/Italy -
Institut Le Rosey, Rolle/Switzerland Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program) -
Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program) -
Skills
- Scriptwriting
- Visual storytelling
- Call sheet creation
- Budget management
- Project coordination
- Event management
- Creative collaboration
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- HAKKI (TURKISH MOVIE SHORT-LISTED FOR BERLINALE PANOROMA)- POST-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
- HIT LIKE A GIRL (SHORT DOCUMENTARY)- CO-DIRECTOR AND EDITOR
- HANDE BALADIN RED BULL GLOBAL SHORT VOLLEYBALL DOCUMENTARY- PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
- BLOOD RUNNER (SHORT FICTION) - WRITER AND DIRECTOR
- FIRST AD AND SCRIPT SUPERVISOR IN VARIOUS SHORTS
Languages
Turkish
Native language
ENG
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Turkish
Native
HOBBIES
- Musical theater: I love musical theater with all my heart as it radiates beauty and passion. Some of my favorites are Notre Dame de Paris, Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, Little Shop of Horrors and Anastasia.
- Photography: took and intensive and advanced course for a semester in 2016, from a famous Turkish photographer called Niko Guido and joined his photo-marathon in Rome
- Editing: took courses on how to use Avid and learned how to use Final Cut Pro in IB High Level Cinema Horse-back riding: Licensed and have a horse
- Skiing: Won medals in competitions in Switzerland
- Reading & Writing: Won 1st and 2nd place in a couple of writing competitions in High School and have been working on some original scripts
- Acting: Went to theatre courses in middle school and high school, was one of the leading roles in the school's theater club's play, going to Crack Studio here in New York City
- Volunteering: I've been doing community service ever since I've gotten to know my surroundings.
- Languages: I'm a huge language and culture enthusiast
Timeline
Head of Development
Share holder at Set Cat Production Company
2026.04 - Current
Script Development, Production Coordinator-Manager
AZ Celtic Films
2022.12 - 2024.08
Volunteer
Winter Film Awards
2021.08 - 2021.10
Videographer and Cinematographer
New York Film Academy
2019.09 - 2020.01
Volunteer
International Istanbul Film Festival
2018.10 - 2018.10
Volunteer
Muddy Paws Pet Care
2018.09 - 2022.08
Intern
Imagine Science Films
2018.09 - 2018.10
Member
Delta Gamma Fraternity
2017.09 - 2026.07
Intern
Filmada Production Company
2017.06 - 2017.08
Volunteer
AFS
2015.01 - 2026.07
Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program) -
Institut Le Rosey, Rolle/Switzerland Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program) -
Imparo Vivendo (Leadership Program), Padua-Venice/Italy -
University of Oxford Film Course, Oxford/ England -
Bachelor Of Arts - Cinema Studies
New York University
Master of Arts - MA Film
University of the Arts London
Minor - Production And Italian Studies
New York University
High School Diploma - Istanbul/Turkey
Koc School
High School Diploma -
Liceo Classico Pollione