Mike E.

I turn raw footage, rough ideas, and complicated stories into compelling commercials, trailers, documentaries, and branded content. I'm an Emmy-winning Creative Director and hands-on Video Editor with 20+ years of experience working with FOX Sports, The Weather Channel, FanDuel Sports Network, and brands including L.L.Bean, Lands' End, and Jeep. Some clients come to me with a clear vision. Others have hours of footage and aren't quite sure how to pull it all together. I can execute an established brief or help find the story, develop the creative approach, and make the material work. What I specialize in: • Trailers, Sizzle Reels & Promos: High-impact storytelling driven by pacing, music, sound design, and emotional payoff. • Commercials & Branded Content: Brand films, product promos, advertising, and campaign videos built around a clear message and audience. • Documentary & Sports Storytelling: Character-driven documentaries, athlete profiles, sports highlights, event recaps, and unscripted content. • Podcasts & YouTube: Video podcasts, episode trailers, long-form storytelling, social cutdowns, and ongoing content production. • Creative Direction & Development: Concepts, scripting, story structure, editorial strategy, and hands-on production. How I approach the work: I've developed campaigns for professional sports teams, created broadcast promotions, and built stories from interviews, archival footage, and imperfect source material. That experience taught me how to recognize what matters, make creative decisions, and deliver under pressure. I love finding the moment that makes a piece come alive. Sometimes it's an unexpected soundbite, a well-timed reaction, a music change, or knowing when to let an awkward silence do the work. I have a strong instinct for pacing, comedic timing, and tone, whether a project calls for humor, suspense, energy, or emotional weight. I'm comfortable working independently or alongside an established creative team. I communicate clearly, take ownership, and know when to solve a problem myself versus when to bring a client into the decision. I also believe in right-sized creative solutions. I'll be honest about where additional production value will make a difference and where a simpler approach will work just as well. The goal isn't to make every project bigger or more complicated. It's to create the strongest work for your audience, platform, and budget. I work primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with extensive experience in editing, sound design, motion graphics, and multi-platform delivery. If you need an experienced creative partner who can figure it out and get it done, let's talk.