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I'm an LA-based filmmaker and video editor with 7+ years of film production experience creating short and long-form, social first content. Driven by the ability to create, fail, and learn as much as I can in the process.…

Edward Santiago

Director of Photography, Video Editor, Cinematographer, +2

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I'm an LA-based filmmaker and video editor with 7+ years of film production experience creating short and long-form, social first content. Driven by the ability to create, fail, and learn as much as I can in the process.…

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I’m an LA-based filmmaker and video editor with 7+ years of film production experience creating short and long-form, social first content. Driven by the ability to create, fail, and learn as much as I can in the process.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at CUTS Clothing

March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024

Owned end-to-end production and editing of branded and performance-driven video content (vlogs, paid ads, product features, and campaign launches) using Sony FX3/A7SIII, directly supporting e-commerce sales and customer acquisition. Produced high-converting creative for paid social and organic channels, contributing to increased conversion rates and scaling campaigns that generated 6–7 figure revenue. Partnered cross-functionally with marketing, creative, and media buying teams to develop and iterate on ad concepts, optimizing content based on performance data (CTR, ROAS, CPA, A/B tests) to drive measurable growth. Built and maintained a structured CMS for video assets, improving content accessibility and reducing turnaround time for new creatives, enabling faster testing and campaign scaling. Ensured consistent, high-quality deliverables through rigorous quality control across resolution, formatting, and color grading in Adobe Creative Suite, maintaining brand standards across all c

Freelance Director of Photography / Video Editor at Freelance

January 2, 2021 - Present

Full-scale production of video projects for clients across multiple industries, generating 100K–1M+ views on select campaigns and delivering cinematic footage with run-and-gun, studio, and green screen setups. Led color grading and post-production using Adobe Creative Suite to craft narrative-driven videos that strengthen brand identity and drive engagement. Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to develop content strategies that boosted social media interaction, CTRs, and conversions. Managed full production gear packages to ensure shoot readiness and minimize downtime. Delivered projects on tight deadlines and budgets, maintaining high client retention and ongoing referrals.