I’m an editor and director based in Los Angeles, and I’ve spent more than a decade shaping stories across trailers, commercials, branded content, EPKs, social ads, and documentary projects. I’m a genuine film lover. I watch everything, old and new, and that wide and varied relationship with cinema gives my editing a distinct perspective. I think in tone, pacing, and emotional beats, and I know how to build tension and clarity even in short-form pieces. Directing has sharpened my instincts. It helps me understand what a moment is reaching for, where the truth sits in a performance, and how to solve creative problems when the footage is limited or the deadline is tight. I work fast. I stay organized. I communicate clearly. My goal is always the same: make the story land, make the piece feel alive, and bring something real to the screen.

Samantha D’Alessio

I’m an editor and director based in Los Angeles, and I’ve spent more than a decade shaping stories across trailers, commercials, branded content, EPKs, social ads, and documentary projects. I’m a genuine film lover. I watch everything, old and new, and that wide and varied relationship with cinema gives my editing a distinct perspective. I think in tone, pacing, and emotional beats, and I know how to build tension and clarity even in short-form pieces. Directing has sharpened my instincts. It helps me understand what a moment is reaching for, where the truth sits in a performance, and how to solve creative problems when the footage is limited or the deadline is tight. I work fast. I stay organized. I communicate clearly. My goal is always the same: make the story land, make the piece feel alive, and bring something real to the screen.

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I’m an editor and director based in Los Angeles, and I’ve spent more than a decade shaping stories across trailers, commercials, branded content, EPKs, social ads, and documentary projects. I’m a genuine film lover. I watch everything, old and new, and that wide and varied relationship with cinema gives my editing a distinct perspective. I think in tone, pacing, and emotional beats, and I know how to build tension and clarity even in short-form pieces.

Directing has sharpened my instincts. It helps me understand what a moment is reaching for, where the truth sits in a performance, and how to solve creative problems when the footage is limited or the deadline is tight. I work fast. I stay organized. I communicate clearly. My goal is always the same: make the story land, make the piece feel alive, and bring something real to the screen.

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Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance (Clients including Logitech and Under Armour)
March 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025
Edited commercial and branded content for clients including Logitech and Under Armour. Fast-turnaround cuts that aligned with agency direction. Worked independently under tight deadlines while coordinating closely with producers, GFX teams, and animators.
Video Editor at Ryde Studios
January 1, 2022 - November 14, 2025
Established workflow protocols through mentorship and encouragement, resulting in a 25% faster project turnaround. Oversaw projects from start to finish, handling footage ingestion to final delivery, including transcoding, color correction, sound mixing, and graphics. Demonstrated a keen eye for performance moments, rhythm, and aesthetics as a confident visual storyteller.
Freelance Video Editor at Imaginary Forces (IF)
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Dependency in high paced environments with ability to maintain quality work flow. Both internal and client deadlines honored with 100% success rate, never compromising project integrity and mission. Personal client requests & future work garnered through first-rate product delivery start to finish.
Video Editor at Big Picture Group (BPG)
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Promoted within first quarter of employment. Media organization and project organization, a passion to excel with keen attention to detail.

Education

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Qualifications

Edited 60 seconds commercials for large television networks in the U.S.
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Generated 35% increase in audience engagement as a video editor for Ryde Studios / Kat & Bare Instagram Fashion Channel.
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Cultivated strong morale within creative teams, guiding the development of narrative arcs, visual identities, and production strategies to ensure cohesive, impactful storytelling
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Expansive knowledge of Adobe Premiere Suite, Mac OS, and Sony Cameras
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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