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  1. Film and Video Producer
  2. Marketing Consultant

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With over 20 years of experience in filmmaking, I am an award-winning director, editor, and videographer specializing in documentaries, corporate videos, music videos, and social media content. My passion lies in storytelling, capturing narratives that engage audiences and elevate brands. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset, I serve clients across the UK, including London, Southampton, and Poole. On Upwork, I am recognized as a Top Rated Plus freelancer with a 100% Job Success score, reflecting my commitment to excellence. Over the course of 72 projects, I have accumulated over 2,500 hours of work and earned more than $100K. Clients have praised my ability to transform concepts into compelling visual stories: 'Johan was brought in to help with this chipping-of-the-marble project, and he navigated like an expert sculptor... can't wait to work with Johan again.' 'Johan was able to take the broken glass I brought him and made art with it.' 'Great video editor, listened to our needs and delivered amazing work!' 'Talented video editor, communication was clear, quality of work is exceptional.' You can view my full Upwork profile here: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/johannayar I am proficient in Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, Logic Pro X, and Photoshop, and I shoot with a Black Magic Pocket Cinema 4K camera. My collaborations include brands such as Hyundai, Boston Dynamics, Sky, the BBC, and K-Pop group BTS. Additionally, I composed the score for the feature film 'Seasons of Life.' My short film 'Loki's Game' was selected for the BAFTA-qualifying British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), and my documentary 'The Chase' received the Best Director award at the London Film Festival International and has been acquired by Qatar Airways. My most significant project to date is The Banjo Boys, a documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of Yobu and Yosefe, street musicians from Malawi, and Neil, a British musician seeking purpose. When Neil crosses paths with Madalitso Band, their fates intertwine, propelling the once-local group onto the global stage. This film has been signed by Moviehouse Entertainment as our sales agent. You can find more details at: https://www.moviehouseent.com/films/the-banjo-boys/index.html I hold a Master of Science in Evolutionary Psychology from Brunel University and have completed courses in Applied Linguistics with a focus on drama, as well as the Go To Editor Course by Sven Pape. I am fluent in English and conversational in French and Spanish. I invite you to view my portfolio and client testimonials at www.johannayar.com and look forward to collaborating on your next creative project.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

6 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Exceptional Video Editing & Direction – A Seamless Experience!"

A highly skilled and efficient professional, he excels in both video creation and editing, delivering a high-quality cut that truly highlights the best aspects of my work. His strong directing skills further enhanced the final result. From the start, he was communicative and ensured the video aligned perfectly with my vision. Thank you Johan!!!

6 February 2025
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Reply from Johan Nayar

Thank you Erik, great to work with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch

Johan was a pleasure to work with. Professional, informative, knowledgeable. I will be utilising his skills again, in the future. Recommended.

28 February 2025
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Reply from Johan Nayar

Thanks Chris, looking forward to picking up this project again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Johan was fast and effective.

Johan was fast and effective with his editing. It was a high quality cut that he put together which really highlighted the best parts of my work. He was very communicative from the start and delivered a video that I will be using to promote my business.

He has a good understanding of music and so was able to put my showreel together in a way that flows well with the remixes that I gave him.

14 February 2025
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Reply from Johan Nayar

Thanks Fraser, it was great to work with you on this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Get to know Johan Nayar

In the time that I’ve known of Johan’s work, his list of credits which include Mi O Le Ku, Absolutely Marvellous, The Chase and The Banjo Boys showcased his versatile skills as a videographer, editor and director. Johan is a model professional to work with, he makes time for people which is an admirable trait to have and is passionate about the projects he puts his name to.

17 May 2024
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Reply from Johan Nayar

Thank you Emmanuel, it was great working with you on this. Also, looking forward to seeing how BUFF grows in the future.

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