HI, I'M VLAD
I'm a freelance editor, dop & director based in Cologne, Germany.
Every project is its own world—no formulas, no set rules. Some stories need light, others thrive in shadows. Some demand energy, others silence.
Editing and shooting have always gone hand in hand for me—two sides of the same craft, shaping stories through rhythm, visuals, and emotion. From commercials to music videos to films, I get to bring ideas to life alongside incredible people, and I’m grateful for that every day.
For larger-scale productions, I collaborate with my longtime friends through our production company & freelancer network 4AM COLLECTIVE — please say hello there, too.
short vita
Working freelance as editor, dop & director in film, television and other media since 2012.
Graduated IFS Internationale Filmschule Köln in editing & sound design
Specialized in narrative short & long form film, commercial & corporate, music & event films.
services
Cinematography: Chasing images that make the story resonate / Experienced in shaping beautiful lighting—whether bright and clean, or moody and atmospheric / Own professional gear available, or rented as needed / always thinking about the edit & final product
Editing: story first approach / experienced with all major editing software & professional workflows / working in own office, remote & on-set
Sound & Color: Immersive audio and tasteful color grading / color calibrated monitoring and distribution to all platforms
Sometimes I produce orignal music for projects
photos by Markus Krug
ZDF / WDR / Deutsche Bahn / Canyon Bicycles / Tonies / WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management / Deutsche Sporthilfe / QIAGEN
selected clients