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Misha Koroteev

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Freelance Senior Video Editor at Blonde + Co
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Misha is a Creative Director, Filmmaker, and founder of the creative studio VeryVertical, based in NYC. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and a Webby Awards Judge, he specializes in creating comedic, entertainment-style web films and spots for brands like Samsung and Warner Brothers. People hes worked with often describe him as a "visual storyteller".

Outside of his directorial work, Misha hosts the "yyyyy. show, " where he interviews creators about their motivations and creative processes. He has a keen interest in analyzing modern media trends, from viral TikTok edits to the narrative structure of successful branded content, and what makes compelling entertainment.

He once taught Jennifer Lopez how to pronounce “Azerbaijan” for a project and created talking cheese TikToks for Pinterest.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Freelance Senior Video Editor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Branded Entertainment
His professional focus is creating serialized, short-form digital content and spots that feel more like entertainment shows than traditional advertisements for brands like Maybelline.
Comedy in Advertising
He identifies as a commercial comedy director and analyzes successful comedic campaigns, such as Apple's "Underdogs" series, in his professional discussions.
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Career

Work history

12-2018 - 7-2019
Freelance Senior Video Editor
Blonde + Co
6-2018 - 3-2020
Freelance Senior Video Editor
Narratively, Inc.
2-2018
Filmmaker & Creative Director
VeryVertical
2-2018 - 3-2018
Freelance Creative Director & Filmmaker
Scentbird
10-2015
Judge at Webby Awards
The Webby Awards
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Education
2007 - 2008
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
New York Film Academy
1999 - 2003
Master's degree
Kyiv National Economic University
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