Hi, I’m Aaron Silverman, a freelance film editor based in Santa Clarita, CA, specializing in narrative short films and documentaries, as well as social media content & YouTube work. I enjoy shaping storytelling and a precise vision through my skills in editing, color grading, and efficient post-production workflows. I’m very passionate about collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life, as I believe being in that process of achieving people's vision can truly improve people's lives for the better. I have a dense record of improving editing pipelines through Assistant Editing and Lead Editing, coordinating with post-production teams, and delivering polished final cuts, often under tight deadlines for festivals and clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting to client-notes, and love crafting engaging visuals that resonate with audiences.

Aaron Silverman

Hi, I’m Aaron Silverman, a freelance film editor based in Santa Clarita, CA, specializing in narrative short films and documentaries, as well as social media content & YouTube work. I enjoy shaping storytelling and a precise vision through my skills in editing, color grading, and efficient post-production workflows. I’m very passionate about collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life, as I believe being in that process of achieving people's vision can truly improve people's lives for the better. I have a dense record of improving editing pipelines through Assistant Editing and Lead Editing, coordinating with post-production teams, and delivering polished final cuts, often under tight deadlines for festivals and clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting to client-notes, and love crafting engaging visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Aaron Silverman, a freelance film editor based in Santa Clarita, CA, specializing in narrative short films and documentaries, as well as social media content & YouTube work. I enjoy shaping storytelling and a precise vision through my skills in editing, color grading, and efficient post-production workflows. I’m very passionate about collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life, as I believe being in that process of achieving people’s vision can truly improve people’s lives for the better.

I have a dense record of improving editing pipelines through Assistant Editing and Lead Editing, coordinating with post-production teams, and delivering polished final cuts, often under tight deadlines for festivals and clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting to client-notes, and love crafting engaging visuals that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Film Editor at Independent (Self-employed)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Editing long-form film analyses, short films, and documentaries; developing a YouTube channel featuring film essays; managing assets and delivering polished cuts.
Freelance Video Editor at Independent (Self-employed)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Enhanced editing workflow for a $10k short film using Premiere Pro; asset management, labeling, proxies, syncing sound; led final export process including DCPs and web packages; reduced turnaround by 4 days; improved client satisfaction by collaborating with post-production teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production at Biola University
September 1, 2024 - May 9, 2026

Qualifications

Avid Media Composer (Beginner)
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Pro Tools (Beginner)
November 30, 0002 - June 19, 2026
Davinci Resolve
January 4, 2023 - June 19, 2026
Proficient in Mixing, Coloring, and Organization
Adobe Premiere Pro
October 6, 2024 - June 19, 2026
After Effects (Basic)
November 4, 2025 - June 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services