Ilia P.

I’m a senior video editor and cinematographer specializing in cinematic fashion films, luxury brand content, and editorial campaigns. My approach is built around strong visual storytelling, precise editing, natural color, and attention to detail. I focus on creating refined, cinematic work rather than relying on excessive effects or trend-driven editing. My background includes professional television pro Need video that actually looks expensive, not just "edited"? Based in Budva, Montenegro, I can handle video production here on location. I'm a Fashion & Luxury Hospitality Senior Video Editor, colorist and cinematographer with 20+ years in fashion and music video production. I offer full video editing services, from color grading and audio editing to video post-editing, for brands, artists and agencies. My work has run in Vogue, Esquire, Port Magazine, The Rake and SHOWstudio, and I've shot and cut campaigns for designer Ulyana Sergeenko. I trained 13 years inside TV production (director, editor, EVS operator) before going independent, so I know how to hit a deadline under real production pressure, not just in theory. How I work: clear timelines agreed upfront, regular check-ins, no disappearing between revisions. DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Premiere Pro | Cinematography | Color Grading | Ai ComfyUI | Trailers | Fashion Film | Music Video | Instagram Reels | Social Media Video | Vogue | Esquire | Expert-Vetted | AI-Assisted Video Generation 600+ projects delivered and Expert-Vetted status on Upwork and other platforms. I work across fashion film, music video, and brand content: video editing & production, color grading, and shooting when needed. That includes Instagram Reels and social media video built for short-form platforms. Based in Montenegro, available worldwide. My stats: 600+ projects delivered (online on multiple platforms and offline) 20+ years in post-production and cinematography Expert-Vetted - Upwork top 1% designation My toolkit: Video editing, color grading, VFX: DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Adobe Premiere Pro Audio editing and sound design for finished deliverables Cinematography: Nikon Z6 III Additional: AI video workflows, ComfyUI: Seedance, GPT-Image, Kling, Flux. What you get working with me: A senior editor who treats your project as the main event, not a queue item Responses within a few hours during working days Clean deliverables, correct specs, no chasing Honest scope assessment upfront - no surprises mid-project A clear "no" if something isn't achievable - no wasted rounds What clients say: "Fantastic work by Ilia! He delivered early, the communication was perfect and he cooked up a great reel with very limited direction from me. He showed his artistry and craft perfectly. Highly recommend!!!!! Thank you!" "Absolutely fantastic work! I came in with a pretty rough idea of what I wanted, and the final result exceeded my expectations. The editing was clean, transitions felt smooth and professional, and the pacing was spot on. Communication was great too - quick responses and very open to feedback. Delivered ahead of schedule, which was a nice bonus. Will definitely be coming back for future projects. Highly recommend!" "It was great to work with this freelancer. He delivered a great project with minimal direction and his choice of score, his audio editing, all great. He didn't require oversight and management or coaching or direction at all. That being said, he didn't go rogue either. Very pleased." Notable clients and publications: BERLINCOMMERCIAL, SHOWstudio, Vogue, Esquire, Port Magazine, The Rake, The Blueprint, Ulyana Sergeenko, Urban Decay, Londa, Magasin, Love Republic, 404 not found, Park by Osipchuk Background: 13 years in television as director, editor, and EVS operator across news, culture, and sports - including the 2013 Summer Universiade. MFA from the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. Fully independent since 2013. About me: No War I love my Wife and Daughter I love YouTube and Gaming - ARC Raiders, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt I love Music - U2, Depeche Mode, Splean, Boris Grebenshchikov, Korol i Shut I love Anime - Ghost in the Shell, Macross SDF, Transformers: Masterforce I love Action and Sci-Fi of 70s-90s - Aliens, Star Wars, Screamers, Starship Troopers, Robocop, Terminator, The Langoliers, Scanners, Highlander, Die Hard, Star Trek "Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?" Keywords: Meta ADs, Game Trailers, B2B, SaaS, Kickstarter Video, Product Explainer Video, Video Editor, Video Editing, Video Editing Services, Video Post-Editing, Video Production, Video Editing & Production, Social Media Video, Audio Editing, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Fashion Film, Music Video Editor, Brand Video, Color Grading, DaVinci Resolve, Editorial Video, Instagram Reels, Short-Form Content, Luxury Brand Content, AI Video Generation, ComfyUI, Video Compositing, Vogue, Esquire, Editorial Fashion, Elite Destination Weddings