Yasir Saad, Iraqi film editor and post-production specialist

Bio

Yasir Saad is an Iraqi film editor and post-production specialist who has honed his craft through years of professional work and specialized workshops. He graduated with a Bachelor of Film and Television Arts from the University of Baghdad, College of Fine Arts, Directing Department, in 2014. His work spans a wide range of projects across diverse sectors and artistic mediums, including feature films, documentaries, and series.

His credits include Our River... Our Sky, Haffa Street, Captain Adel, Dialing, Close Your Eyes, and others — works that have premiered at prestigious international festivals including the Sarajevo Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, and El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.


My Approach

Post-production is where storytelling truly comes alive. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the director's vision — shaping every cut, every color grade, and every sound layer with intention and precision. I believe that great editing is invisible: it serves the story, elevates emotion, and keeps the audience fully immersed. Whether working on drama, documentary, or film, I bring the same dedication to craft and detail to every frame.

Education

Yasir's academic background and ongoing professional development have built a strong foundation in film language, cinematic storytelling, and the technical demands of modern post-production — from the editing suite to the color room and sound stage.

Bachelor of Film and Television Arts

University of Baghdad, College of Fine Arts
Specialization: Directing Department — Graduated 2014

Professional Specializations — Industry Workshops & Continuous Training

Digital Editing · Color Grading · Sound Design · Post-Production Workflows
Cinematic Color Grading Advanced Colorist Practice
Specialization: Color Correction for Film, Drama & Television

Visual Identity & Digital Media — Academic Arts Professional Practice

Specialization: Social Media Design · Motion Graphics · Publications

Selected Works


Axios — TV Series 2019, HBO
Axios TV Series · 2019 Sound Recordist
النقيب — TV Series 2025, العراقية
النقيب TV Series · 2025 Post Production Chief
وطن — TV Series 2022, UTV
وطن TV Series · 2022 Editor
المنطقة الحمراء — TV Series 2021, الشرقية
المنطقة الحمراء TV Series · 2021 Editing
أحلام السنين — TV Series 2020, MBC العراق
أحلام السنين TV Series · 2020 Colorist
نعيم وحليمة — TV Series 2020, السومرية
نعيم وحليمة TV Series · 2020 Editor & Colorist
البنفسج الأحمر — TV Series 2014, العراقية
البنفسج الأحمر TV Series · 2014 Editor
يسكن قلبي — TV Series 2020, العراقية
يسكن قلبي TV Series · 2020 Editor & Colorist
عائلة خارج التغطية — TV Series 2020, العراقية
عائلة خارج التغطية TV Series · 2020 Colorist
دراما نص كوم — Comedy 2018, العراقية
دراما نص كوم Comedy · 2018 Editor & Colorist

Contact

Yasir Saad [email protected]