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Sam M.

Documentary Filmmaker & Editor | Brand, Nonprofit & Interview Films

Based in Southern Oregon, I work with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and the San Francisco Bay Area — handling projects from concept through final cut. I'm a video producer and editor with 10+ years of experience across documentary film, branded content, campaign media, and social content. I direct, shoot, and edit under one roof, which means fewer handoffs, tighter communication, and a consistent creative vision from day one through delivery. I shoot on the Sony FX30 and FX3 and edit in Final Cut Pro. What I produce: • Feature and short-form documentaries • Branded content and company storytelling • Campaign, political, and advocacy media • YouTube content: interviews, docu-style, scripted • Reels, Shorts, and social media video • Educational and promotional content Why clients work with me: • One creative who owns the full pipeline — from shoot to final export • Story-first approach: every edit is built around narrative, not just visuals • Cinematic execution with clean audio, motion graphics, and post-production polish • Clear communication and reliable turnaround • Low ego, easy to collaborate with, and good energy on set If you're building something that needs to move people, let's talk.

🇺🇸Talent, United States$90/hr100% JSS4.89 (8)Since Aug 2015
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$774

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#59,373 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,349 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$200

Last 6 months: $4.6k

World#81,881 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,372 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$19k

Billed in all: $19k

World#145,256 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#23,974 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.9k

$929 in the last 6 months

World#80,648 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,570 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
5
60% fixed40% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,872 / 62.1k
Projects in all
10
70% fixed30% hourly
World#201,797 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#28,778 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$19.3k+$200 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$19.0k$19.1k$19.2k$19.3kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Audio Editing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #11Narrative Video113 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 10%
  2. #54Drone Videography510 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #34Top 11%
  3. #82Documentary Video669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #15Top 12%
  4. #92Music Video963 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #21Top 10%
  5. #93Cinematic Video667 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 14%
  6. #120Documentary1,177 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #30Top 10%
  7. #127Testimonial Video867 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #30Top 15%
  8. #129Final Cut Pro1,150 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #29Top 11%