
Cinematic video editor- Documentary-Style Story telling
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Description
About the Project
We are producing a 4.5–5 minute emotional short film for a charity event in Sweden. The film honours a Palestinian youth football team that played in the 2024 Gothia Cup and celebrates the new team preparing to compete in 2025.
The film also serves as a tribute to Ayham Ayan (#10, 2009–2024), one of the 2024 players, who tragically passed away after returning home. His memory is central to this story.
This is not for social media—it will be shown at a live fundraising event. Emotional impact is essential, and the story must flow naturally from joyful → emotional → hopeful, with a strong narrative arc.
What We’re Looking For
I’m looking for a cinematic video editor with experience in emotional storytelling. The project is a tribute and fundraising film using real footage from Palestine and Sweden.
This is not a social media reel or TikTok edit—it’s a short cinematic film designed to move an audience deeply. Sound design, pacing, and subtitling must be handled with care.
Required Skills & Experience
•Strong storytelling instincts—you understand emotional beats and natural pacing
•Must have experience with mixed-quality footage (smartphones, low-light, handheld)
•Excellent sound editing skills (natural audio transitions, ambient use, music matching)
•Experience editing documentary, non-profit, or tribute-style videos
•Able to add subtitles, on-screen text, and handle sensitive material with respect
•Understands the flow of a longer narrative format (minimum 4.5 minutes)
Bonus:
•Arabic or Swedish language skills (not required but helpful)
•Motion graphics for title slides or logo at the end
Footage Summary
From 2024 – Gothia Cup in Sweden:
•Arrival at Gothenburg airport – boys landing, smiling, waving
•Dancing and joyful moments – celebratory and cultural expressions
•Fun activities – sightseeing, laughing, bonding
•Football matches – game footage, action shots, goals
•Victory moments – cheering crowd, team lifting players, celebrations
•Crowd reactions – fans, volunteers, emotional energy
•Footage of Ayham Ayan (#10) – during matches and in celebration
From 2025 – Training in Palestine:
•Group training – drills, warmups, running, stretching
•Individual introductions – each of the 13 new players speaks (~50 sec each), stating name, age, position, and their excitement for Gothia Cup 2025
•Hopeful, determined tone – boys express their dreams of coming to Sweden and winning
Tribute Content:
•Ayham Ayan (2009–2024) – footage of him alive and joyful during the 2024 trip
•His story is a central tribute moment in the film
•Symbolic elements: His name and #10 jersey to be used in a closing tribute scene
To Apply
Please send:
•2–3 samples of emotionally driven, longer-format edits (not just social media)
Mikaela L.
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Hey Mikaela,
Here are some of my concerns regarding the video:
- Is there a specific script or narrative outline already written, or would you like me to shape the storyline based on the footage provided?
- Are there key emotional beats or story arcs that must be emphasized — for example, when to introduce Ayham’s tribute, and how you’d like it to transition from joy to grief to hope?
- Are there any cultural or thematic sound elements you'd like incorporated (e.g., regional music, football crowd ambiance, etc.) to enhance the emotional connection?
- Are you looking for full subtitling (everything spoken) or selective translation (e.g., just the interviews and tribute message)?
Thank You!