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Hi, I'm John Paul Safford—a creative and results-driven video producer and editor with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end video production across branded content, social media, campaigns, and short films. I'm adept at directing teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally. I thrive on storytelling, mentorship, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished outputs for clients and audiences. I look forward to collaborating on new projects and bringing innovative ideas to life.…Hi, I'm John Paul Safford—a creative and results-driven video producer and editor with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end video production across branded content, social media, campaigns, and short films. I'm adept at directing teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally. I thrive on storytelling, mentorship, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished outputs for clients and audiences. I look forward to collaborating on new projects and bringing innovative ideas to life.

John Paul Safford

Video Editor, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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Hi, I'm John Paul Safford—a creative and results-driven video producer and editor with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end video production across branded content, social media, campaigns, and short films. I'm adept at directing teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally. I thrive on storytelling, mentorship, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished outputs for clients and audiences. I look forward to collaborating on new projects and bringing innovative ideas to life.…Hi, I'm John Paul Safford—a creative and results-driven video producer and editor with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end video production across branded content, social media, campaigns, and short films. I'm adept at directing teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally. I thrive on storytelling, mentorship, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished outputs for clients and audiences. I look forward to collaborating on new projects and bringing innovative ideas to life.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m John Paul Safford—a creative and results-driven video producer and editor with 6+ years of experience managing end-to-end video production across branded content, social media, campaigns, and short films.

I’m adept at directing teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally. I thrive on storytelling, mentorship, and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished outputs for clients and audiences. I look forward to collaborating on new projects and bringing innovative ideas to life.

Skills

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Motion Graphic

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Motion Graphic

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Producer / Editor at IMG Academy

August 1, 2023 - Present

Lead and produce multi-platform video content (social, digital, promotional), align with campaigns and brand initiatives; assign roles and supervise team members, directing talent and crew; cinematography, editing, and delivery; manage budgets, schedules, and resources; maintain brand consistency; produced high-quality outputs across platforms.

Owner / Creative Director / Cinematographer at Safford Films

December 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025

Founded and scaled a full-service production company serving clients across commercial, sports, real estate, and more. Oversaw end-to-end production: concept development, storyboard, scripting, directing talent and crew, cinematography, editing, and delivery. Managed teams, freelancers, and vendors; kept budgets, timelines, and contracts aligned with expectations. Built client relationships with Compass Real Estate, Sotheby’s International Realty, athletes, schools, establishments, and more.

Cinematographer at Safford Films

June 1, 2022 - Present

Narrative cinematography for short films, feature films, and commercials.