Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
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Sergei Zheliabovskii

Sergei Zheliabovskii

Washington,DC

Summary

Experienced videographer and video producer with over 8 years in the industry. Skilled in both hands-on production and full-cycle project management — from concept and scripting to delivery and post-production. Successfully led high-budget media projects with budgets exceeding $150,000. Proficient with professional production tools and software, and experienced in building and managing creative teams and client relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Undeads Metaverse
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Produced animated and cinematic projects utilizing Unreal Engine technology.
  • Collaborated with Warner Bros. on audio production for multimedia content.
  • Managed high-budget projects with expenditures exceeding $150,000.
  • Oversaw full project lifecycle, from concept development to editing and final delivery.
  • Led client communications, recruited production teams, and enforced quality control throughout all stages.

Videographer /Executive Producer

Tereshin Media
Saint Petersburg, LA
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Filmed interviews, corporate events, and media content on a daily basis over extended periods
  • Produced internal and client-facing video projects from planning to post-production
  • Operated professional filming equipment, handled editing and media management
  • Streamlined filming workflows and supported the broader production team

Videographer

Freelance
Saint Petersburg, LO
06.2015 - 06.2019
  • Delivered comprehensive production services, including drone videography for corporate and private clients.
  • Managed end-to-end project cycles, overseeing initial filming through to final editing.
  • Produced commercial videos through independent filming and meticulous editing.

Education

Bachelor -

DSTU
Rostov On Don
02-2016

Skills

Video production and editing
  • Multi-camera and drone operation
  • Lighting design for events
  • On-set direction and scheduling
  • Interview coverage under pressure
  • Post-production editing
  • Basic Color grading and sound design
  • Basic Motion graphics and effects
  • Platform-specific video export
  • Project management and planning
  • Budgeting and cost management
  • Team hiring and coordination
  • Client communication strategies
  • Agile workflow implementation
  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
  • DaVinci Resolve expertise
  • Unreal Engine knowledge
  • Collaboration tools: Frameio, Google Workspace, Trello, Notion
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • Public speaking and pitching abilities
  • Creative storytelling vision
  • Team collaboration under pressure

Affiliations

📍 Coworking Space for Video Professionals (Saint Petersburg)

Co-founder & Project Organizer
2019 – 2021

  • Built a creative community of over 100 video professionals including directors, editors, and DPs
  • Organized regular workshops, collaborative shoots, and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Project recognized as the Best Youth Initiative in Saint Petersburg
  • Developed and ran this project in parallel with core production work

Languages

English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

🏆 Notable Achievements
  • Led video production projects with budgets of $100,000–150,000+
  • Collaborated with Warner Bros. for professional audio services
  • Filmed and delivered hundreds of interviews, events, and live shoots
  • Winner of the Best Youth Project of Saint Petersburg
  • Managed end-to-end production workflows and built full-scale creative teams
  • Regularly presented and pitched projects at public and professional events

Timeline

Producer

Undeads Metaverse
03.2022 - 07.2024

Videographer /Executive Producer

Tereshin Media
06.2019 - 02.2022

Videographer

Freelance
06.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor -

DSTU