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I’m a storytelling-driven filmmaker and editor who loves turning raw footage into compelling, cinematic videos. I travel between Sweden and international markets, filming events (including San Francisco) and editing back home to craft polished narratives that connect with audiences. I’m self-taught in cinematography, video editing, animation and design, and I draw inspiration from masters like Gmunk, Danny Yount, Salomon Lighthelm, Dan Difelice, Khalid Mohtaseb and Christoffer Nolan. I believe storytelling is heart-to-heart communication, and I aim for artistic, experimental, and emotionally resonant visuals that leave a lasting impression.…I’m a storytelling-driven filmmaker and editor who loves turning raw footage into compelling, cinematic videos. I travel between Sweden and international markets, filming events (including San Francisco) and editing back home to craft polished narratives that connect with audiences. I’m self-taught in cinematography, video editing, animation and design, and I draw inspiration from masters like Gmunk, Danny Yount, Salomon Lighthelm, Dan Difelice, Khalid Mohtaseb and Christoffer Nolan. I believe storytelling is heart-to-heart communication, and I aim for artistic, experimental, and emotionally resonant visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Samuel Bystrom

Video Editor, Cinematographer, Filmmaker, +5

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I’m a storytelling-driven filmmaker and editor who loves turning raw footage into compelling, cinematic videos. I travel between Sweden and international markets, filming events (including San Francisco) and editing back home to craft polished narratives that connect with audiences. I’m self-taught in cinematography, video editing, animation and design, and I draw inspiration from masters like Gmunk, Danny Yount, Salomon Lighthelm, Dan Difelice, Khalid Mohtaseb and Christoffer Nolan. I believe storytelling is heart-to-heart communication, and I aim for artistic, experimental, and emotionally resonant visuals that leave a lasting impression.…I’m a storytelling-driven filmmaker and editor who loves turning raw footage into compelling, cinematic videos. I travel between Sweden and international markets, filming events (including San Francisco) and editing back home to craft polished narratives that connect with audiences. I’m self-taught in cinematography, video editing, animation and design, and I draw inspiration from masters like Gmunk, Danny Yount, Salomon Lighthelm, Dan Difelice, Khalid Mohtaseb and Christoffer Nolan. I believe storytelling is heart-to-heart communication, and I aim for artistic, experimental, and emotionally resonant visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Available to hire

I’m a storytelling-driven filmmaker and editor who loves turning raw footage into compelling, cinematic videos. I travel between Sweden and international markets, filming events (including San Francisco) and editing back home to craft polished narratives that connect with audiences.

I’m self-taught in cinematography, video editing, animation and design, and I draw inspiration from masters like Gmunk, Danny Yount, Salomon Lighthelm, Dan Difelice, Khalid Mohtaseb and Christoffer Nolan. I believe storytelling is heart-to-heart communication, and I aim for artistic, experimental, and emotionally resonant visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Swedish

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancing Video Editor & Cinematographer

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Freelance work creating recap videos for global events, filming on site in San Francisco and editing back in Sweden for various clients.

Filmmaker at Startup Grind, San Francisco

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Filmed and edited promotional adverts for clients such as Dorothea Jewelry, Nova.com and Antura.se; collaborated with Region Skåne on a regional advert; produced footage for campaigns in Stockholm and Gothenburg; photography for Google Maps projects.

Runner at The Mill

October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014

Filmed and edited internal videos; assisted with editing Huawei advert; provided on-set support to clients and artists; mentored by Patrick Joseph (CEO).

Filmmaker at Hillsong

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Part of the creative development team; filmed, edited and crafted stories highlighting future events; self-taught in cinematography, editing, animation and design.

Freelancing Video Editor & Cinematographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019

Freelance video editing and cinematography for global events; created recap videos in San Francisco and edited back in Sweden.

Filmmaker at Startup Grind, San Francisco

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Filming and editing adverts for corporations; worked with Dorothea Jewelry, Nova.com and Antura.se; collaborated with Region Skåne on a regional advert; worked with Parapix and Crisp Film; produced ads shown in Gothenburg.

Video Editor at Avero

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Edited red footage for adverts; designed graphics and animation for Avero, northern Europe’s largest producer and supplier of trampolines.

Filmmaker at Hillsong

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Part of the creative development team; filming, editing and creating stories; highlighting future events; self-taught in cinematography, editing, animation and design.

Freelancing Video Editor & Cinematographer at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

Continuously creating recap videos for global events; filming on-site in San Francisco and editing back in Sweden; collaboration with various agencies and production houses.

Filmmaker at Startup Grind

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Filming and editing adverts for corporations (e.g., Dorothea Jewelry, Nova.com, Antura.se); collaborated with Region Skåne and production companies Parapix and Crisp Film; produced material shown in Gothenburg and Stockholm.