Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I am Finn Nissen, a freelance filmmaker and editor based in Leipzig. Under the label Finn Nissen Film, I work for companies, institutions, and creatives who need moving images that not only look good but tell a story.

My focus is on post-production: I edit documentaries and image films, interview formats, corporate content, and social media clips. I bring not only craftsmanship but also a trained sense for how raw material becomes a story – with clear structure, rhythm, and impact.

I work remotely and deliver reliably within agreed timeframes. For clients who produce content regularly, I also offer ongoing collaboration – as a reliable editing partner in the background who knows the format and requires little briefing.

What I bring:

– Experience in documentary and short film as well as corporate video

– Confident handling of Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

– Understanding of dramaturgy and narrative structure

– Structured, communicative approach to work

– Experience on professional film sets (production & lighting)

I accept projects where quality and reliability count – not mass-produced goods, but careful work with an eye for the essential.

If you have material that needs editing and are looking for a partner who thinks along rather than just executes – get in touch.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Leipzig (up to 50km)

Finn Nissen Film
Filmmaker
FILM AND AV
August 2017 - Today (8 years and 10 months)
Leipzig, Germany
I am Finn Nissen, a freelance filmmaker and editor from Leipzig. Under the label Finn Nissen Film, I have been working in documentary and short film production as well as corporate video for several years.
My focus is on post-production: I edit documentaries and image films, interview formats, and social media content. I bring not only technical craftsmanship but also a strong sense for dramaturgy and narrative structure – developed through intensive work on German and European documentary projects.
Furthermore, I have practical experience on professional film sets, including as a lighting assistant, which gives me a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process – from shooting to the final edit.
I work confidently with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, communicate in a structured manner, and deliver within agreed timeframes – both remotely and on-site.
Conception Cinematographer Image film Documentary film Video editing
Reynard Films
Lighting Assistant
CULTURE
June 2024 - July 2024 (1 month)
Leipzig, SN, Germany
From June 11th to July 26th, 2024, I completed a voluntary internship in the lighting department.
Reynard Films GmbH is an internationally operating production company from Leipzig that has been producing short and feature-length animated, fiction, and documentary films, as well as digital content characterized by a distinctive style, since 2015.
During the internship, I worked on the set of the musical comedy DIE MISERABLE MUTTER by Susanne Heinrich, a German-French arthouse film.
Lighting Cinematography Video production Electrical engineering Lighting technology
Lecturio
Video Editor
FILM AND AV
September 2019 - July 2023 (3 years and 10 months)
Leipzig, Germany
At Lecturio, I was responsible for the entire post-production chain of e-learning content for the medical education sector – editing, color grading, audio mastering, sound design, and motion graphics. The precision-driven work in this environment significantly shaped my sense for craftsmanship in video editing.
Video editing Motion Graphics Color grading Sound design Audio Editing