Emil W.
Director, cinematographer and editor
I create character-driven films that focus on authentic human stories and emotional connection. With extensive experience in directing, cinematography, and editing, I handle projects from concept through final delivery, shaping narratives that are visually compelling and built to engage audiences. My documentaries have screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals including SXSW, Doc NYC, and Palm Springs ShortFest. Top skills: • Directing – crafting story structure and guiding performances • Cinematography – capturing intentional, cinematic visuals • Editing – weaving footage into strong, cohesive narratives I offer full production services for documentaries, branded films, and short-form content, as well as story consulting for projects that need a clear narrative direction.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $114k
Billed in all: $197,056$197k
$7.1k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 3 skills of 5
Rarest: top 0.07% in Film Editing, of 1,428. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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