Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Video Editor at Freelance
June 14, 2004 - PresentI have been editing major feature films and trailers for over 20 years. Some major titles include "9 Bullets" with Lena Heady and Sam Worthington, and "Cinnamon" with Pam Grier. I am honored to have won numerous awards, as well, on the independent film circuit, with titles like "Prior Bad Acts", and "Isabel's Garden".
Credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2082576/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Video Editor at Streamlly
December 2, 2025 - PresentI edited essentially trailers for current news stories to encourage people to be informed.
Video Editor at Sugar Studios LA
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2025In a boutique post-production house, this is where I excelled in making movies, trailers, and commercials.
Post Production Assistant at Live Nation
January 19, 2018 - October 19, 2018I helped with asset management, file backups and editing short form spots for music artist shows.
Lead Editor at LBI Entertainment
July 7, 2008 - February 24, 2012I was in charge of a three person team that edited the popular Latino variety show, "Estudio 2".
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
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
I have been editing for twenty years, with the last five focused on feature films.
Please check out my 2024 Editing Reel :
You can also view my credits on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2082576/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
And my full resume in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-means-06541021/
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