Available to hire
Feature Film & Documentary Editor with experience in narrative features, trailers, television, branded content, and digital media. Skilled in story structure, pacing, multicam workflows, using Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Video Editor at Independent
January 1, 2005 - PresentEdited narrative feature films, trailers, documentaries, and digital campaigns for independent productions and online platforms. Collaborated with directors and producers to shape storytelling, pacing, and emotional tone. Managed post-production workflows including media organization, syncing, proxy creation, online prep, and final delivery. Edited fast-turnaround news and digital media packages under daily deadlines. Produced promotional edits and trailers for online distribution and audience engagement.
Staff Video Editor at Streamly
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Contributed to editing pipelines and packaged content for Streamly’s online distribution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain brand voice and efficient delivery.
Staff Video Editor at Sugar Studios LA
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2023Edited feature films, trailers, and promotional content for narrative and commercial productions at Sugar Studios LA.
Education
Doube Accreditation at Los Angeles Film School
May 27, 2005 - May 27, 2005Double Major - Editing ; Sound Production and Design
B.A. at San Jose State University
December 22, 2000Theater Arts Major
Qualifications
Prior Bad Acts (Award-Winning)
January 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026Love's Second Act (Feature Editor)
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026Isabel's Garden (Award-Winning)
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026Cinnamon (Feature Editor)
January 1, 2023 - May 20, 20269 Bullets (Additional Editor)
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026Venus as a Boy (Feature Editor)
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2026Me, You, Madness (Feature Editor)
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2026Love Locked (Feature Editor)
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
I have been editing professionally for twenty-five years, with the last five focused on feature films.
Please check out my 2026 Editing Reel :
You can also view my full credits on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2082576/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
And my full resume on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-means-06541021/
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