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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4.6k
Billed in all: $19,277$19k
$929 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Audio Editing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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