Majid Mohammad Doust (Majid MD)
About Majid Mohammad Doust (Majid MD)
Majid Mohammad Doust, known as Majid MD, is a Senior Video Editor with extensive experience in film editing and color grading. He has worked as a freelance film editor since 2012 and currently holds a position at Jellysmack in Paris, having gained recognition for his work on wildlife documentaries and feature films.
Work at Jellysmack
Majid Mohammad Doust has been employed at Jellysmack as a Senior Video Editor since 2021. He has contributed to various video projects, leveraging his extensive editing skills. His role involves collaborating with creative teams to enhance video content for diverse platforms, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Freelance Film Editing Experience
Since 2012, Majid has worked as a freelance film editor and colorist at Film Editors. Over the course of 12 years, he has developed a robust portfolio, focusing on wildlife documentaries and other film genres. His freelance work has allowed him to collaborate with various filmmakers and production companies.
Education and Expertise
Majid studied at several institutions to refine his skills in film editing. He attended Karname Film Institute from 2015 to 2016, where he completed a basic course in film editing. He also studied at Hilaj Film School in 2016 and participated in advanced film editing courses with notable Iranian editors. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Cinema from Université Paris 8 in 2020 and is currently pursuing advanced film editing studies at Bamdad House.
Background in Wildlife Documentaries
Majid began his career by editing wildlife documentaries, gaining recognition for his work on films such as 'In the Realm of the Spider-tailed,' 'Alamto: A Reptile Wonderland,' and 'Tanhavash.' His contributions to the genre have been acknowledged through awards from various wildlife film festivals, including the Wild Screen Panda Award in England and the Menigoute Wildlife Film Festival in France.
Notable Film Projects
In 2020, Majid worked on the documentary 'A Castle with Red Walls' directed by Abbas Raziji and the feature film 'Najibeh' by Mostafa Gandomakar. These projects highlight his versatility and ability to work across different film formats, showcasing his editing skills in both documentary and narrative cinema.