Hi, I’m ILYES BARBOU
a Professional Video Editor

Editing isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. With a deep understanding of visual storytelling, I bring narratives to life through seamless cuts, dynamic pacing, and striking visuals. Every frame matters, and I take pride in transforming raw footage into powerful, polished content that resonates.

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What I Do

Video Editing

Through each project, I try to transform raw footages, shape stories and bring visuals to life.

Digital Graphic Design

This is where our imagination -client and I- takes form in pixels by crafting visually stunning and impactful experiences.

Community Management

I am the catalyst that fuels online engagement, fostering meaningful connections, and nurturing thriving digital communities through strategic guidance, graphic design, redaction and video editing skills.

4+ Years of Experience

My Resume

Education Quality

CINÉNOMAD SCHOOL

École Nationale Supérieure de Cinéma à Lyon [La CinéFabrique] (October 2024)

During my time at the Ciné Nomad School of CinéFabrique, I had the opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, creating a short film in a truly immersive and multicultural environment. The experience pushed me to adapt quickly, work within different creative approaches, and refine my storytelling skills. It was an enriching journey that deepened my passion for cinema and expanded my perspective on filmmaking as a universal language.

MASTER'S DEGREE IN CINEMA & AUDIOVISUAL, EDITING SPECIALTY

Ecole Supérieure de l'Audiovisuel et du Cinéma [ESAC] (2022-2024)

With the Master's degree, I possess an advanced understanding of the art and technique of storytelling , allowing me to elevate video editing to new heights of creativity and impact.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CINEMA & AUDIOVISUAL, EDITING SPECIALTY

Ecole Centrale Supérieure Privée des Lettres, des Arts et des Sciences de la Communication [Université Centrale] 2019 - 2022

I have honed my skills through focused study in Cinema & Audiovisuals, specializing in editing, equipping me with the knowledge and artistry of the film technique (cinema), the analog technique (video) to the digital technique (virtual).

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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL SCIENCE

Lycée Technique (2015 - 2019)

I remember a teacher once said that I would never succeed without math, but well ...

Certifications

ÉPREUVE D'ORTHOGRAPHE

Projet Voltaire (July 2021)

Certification ID 94VRX3

APTIS GENERAL - LISTENING READING

British Council (June 2021)

Certification ID 2480245.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Honoris United Universities (June 2021)
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COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

Honoris United Universities (April 2021)
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DIGITAL ADVERTISING - MANAGING PAID CAMPAIGNS

Edraak (January 2021)

Planned and led trainer "Ibrahim Al-Bawaliz”, this course covers the essentials of planning, creating, and optimizing paid digital advertising campaigns.

MONTAGE : TECHNICAL & CREATIVE VISION

Al Jazeera - e-learning (February 2020)

The course was planned and led by “trainer Ahmed Okbelbab”. It casts the light upon the technical and creative dimensions of montage.

Professional skills


ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
AVID MEDIA COMPOSER
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
DAVINCI RESOLVE
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE AUDITION
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
OBS STUDIO
Internships
IRIS PRODUCTION
April - June 2022

Junior video editor
ATTESSIA TV
March 2022

Digit Trainee
TUNIS FASHION WEEK (TOZEUR 2021)
December 2021

Trainee Video Editor
JCC CARTHAGE FILM FESTIVAL
October 2021

Trainee Video Editor
RIVE GAUCHE RIVE DROITE MARKETING
FEBRUARY 2021

Junior Video Editor
JCC CARTHAGE FILM FESTIVAL
December 2020

Trainee Video Editor
JCC CARTHAGE FILM FESTIVAL
October 2019

Observational internship

Job Experience

FREELANCE
2017 - Present

Video Editor, Graphic Designer & Community Manager
Club Africain
February 2025 – Present

Head Of Production
CLUB AFRICAIN
July 2022 - November 2023

Senior Video Editor
IRIS PRODUCTION
June 2022 - August 2023

Senior Video Editor

Volunteering Experience

ASSOCIATION LOTOS POUR LA CULTURE ET LES ARTS
Member of the communication department | April 2021- Present

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UNION DES ÉTUDIANTS CLUBISTES
Communication manager | March 2021 - June 2021

UEC ▶
CLUB AFRICAIN (MINIFOOTBALL)
Digital Communication manager | February 2021 - July 2021
CELLULE DES SUPPORTERS DU CLUB AFRICAIN À DJERBA
Community Manager | 2013-2017

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About Cinema

Filmography

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TV Series - 20 Episodes

Beb El Rezk

Directed by Heifel Ben Youssef (2024)

After an exile of 23 years, Slim returns to Tunisia to bury his father and resume work on the family farm. He discovers that his first love, Narjes, is married to his father's partner, Hajj Taher, a man with a fortune built on corruption and exploitation of workers, who runs the business with an iron hand and controls his three children. "Beb El Rezk" delves into the folds of rural and urban life, while addressing current topics embodied in the hostility between Hajj Taher and Slim.

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FEATURE-DOCUMENTARY

ACCESS DENIED

Directed by Heifel Ben Youssef (2022)

This film is dedicated to those who are still fighting in this country.
Synopsis.
Ramzi is a young Tunisian with Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. His only remedy is cannabis, a banned substance in Tunisia. He fights for the right to a treatment license, and discovers the world of theatre.

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SHORT - FICTION

KNOTS

Directed by Ghazi Arfaoui (2024)

Synopsis.
Passionate about psychoanalysis, Saber, a young boy,
conducts unauthorized therapy sessions in exchange
for medication from his parents' garage.

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Short - Documentary

Between Planes

Dricted by Mohamed Amine El Kadhi (2024)

Synopsis.
Am Moussa spent his youth trying to leave Tunisia, chasing a better future abroad. But after years of failed attempts, he ultimately chooses to stay, realizing that what he sought elsewhere was within him all along.

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TV SHOW

Chokran

Directed by Ahmed Bouriga (2025)

Synopsis.
"Chokran" (Thank You) is a TV show dedicated to expressing gratitude and appreciation for individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to society. Each episode spotlights a person or event worthy of recognition, fostering a spirit of solidarity and community engagement. The show’s diverse range of topics reflects the unique connections between the audience and the guests, celebrating the positive impact they have on our lives.

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SHORT - FICTION

Eclat d'éternité

Directed by Soulayma Khitouni (2024)

Synopsis.
Éclats d'Éternité is a psychological drama that plunges into the heart of a photographic artist's obsession with ephemeral beauty, exploring the limits of morality and art through the disturbing prism of his final act of creation.

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Short - Documentary

MERdum

Directed by Hazar Abbassi (2024)

Synopsis.
MERdum dives into the heart of marine pollution in Tunisia, where waste and wastewater discharges in the Oued Meliane contaminate the beaches of southern Tunis. Following environmental activists and divers, the film reveals the ecological and human impacts of this crisis, calling for urgent mobilization.

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Short-Fiction

N°111 ZINA

Directed by Wajdi Ben Rekhaies (2022)

Synopsis.
After a pandemic has taken over the world, Youssef believes he is the only survivor on earth until he meets Zina.

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THE CHOICE

Directed by Wajdi Ben Rekhaies (2022)

Synopsis.
Slim, a young director, had been unemployed for 3 years when a chance encounter turned his life upside down.

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SHORT - FICTION

IZANAMI

Directed by Mohamed Refki Ayech (2022)

Synopsis.
The marital relationship between Maram and Sofien is not looking good. One day, at 7 p.m., an event upset the couple's life, which took a new turn.

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SHORT - FICTION

The words we don't say

Directed by Heifel Ben Youssef (2023)

A project produced by the Tunisian Association for Reproductive Health (ATSR)

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SHORT - FICTION

Les Liens du doutes

Directed by Wajdi Ben Rekhais (2024)

Synopsis. While on patrol, police officer Fred notices his house lights flickering, despite his family being away. Curiosity piqued, he investigates, unraveling a mystery closer to home than expected.

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Ilyes Barbou

Video Editor

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Phone: +216 29 799 413 Email: ilyesbarbou@gmail.com