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James Klim is a video editor and videographer with over eight years of experience producing story-driven content across branded, corporate, documentary, and live-event environments. He specializes in clean, intentional editing with a strong focus on pacing, clarity, and emotional impact. James operates two brands: JKP Rising for commercial and branded work, and JKP Celebrations for cinematic live-event storytelling.…James Klim is a video editor and videographer with over eight years of experience producing story-driven content across branded, corporate, documentary, and live-event environments. He specializes in clean, intentional editing with a strong focus on pacing, clarity, and emotional impact. James operates two brands: JKP Rising for commercial and branded work, and JKP Celebrations for cinematic live-event storytelling.

James Klim

Filmmaker, Video Editor, Cinematographer, +2

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James Klim is a video editor and videographer with over eight years of experience producing story-driven content across branded, corporate, documentary, and live-event environments. He specializes in clean, intentional editing with a strong focus on pacing, clarity, and emotional impact. James operates two brands: JKP Rising for commercial and branded work, and JKP Celebrations for cinematic live-event storytelling.…James Klim is a video editor and videographer with over eight years of experience producing story-driven content across branded, corporate, documentary, and live-event environments. He specializes in clean, intentional editing with a strong focus on pacing, clarity, and emotional impact. James operates two brands: JKP Rising for commercial and branded work, and JKP Celebrations for cinematic live-event storytelling.

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James Klim is a video editor and videographer with over eight years of experience producing story-driven content across branded, corporate, documentary, and live-event environments. He specializes in clean, intentional editing with a strong focus on pacing, clarity, and emotional impact. James operates two brands: JKP Rising for commercial and branded work, and JKP Celebrations for cinematic live-event storytelling.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Work Experience

Wedding Cinematographer & Editor at JKP Celebrations

September 1, 2023 - Present

Capture and edit cinematic wedding films using multi-camera setups and aerial footage. Manage full production days independently or with teams, ensuring organized coverage and consistent visual quality. Edit long-form and short-form films with storytelling, emotional pacing, and music-driven structure.

Founder | Filmmaker & Video Editor at JKP Rising LLC

June 1, 2018 - Present

Plan, film, and edit corporate, commercial, documentary, and branded video content from concept through final delivery. Operate cinema cameras, lighting, audio, gimbals, and drones to capture high-quality footage in a variety of production environments. Edit projects end-to-end, including narrative structuring, pacing, color correction, audio cleanup, motion graphics, and platform-ready exports.

Filmmaker & Remote Video Editor at Building Blocks Lacrosse

October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023

Film dynamic sports content using handheld, gimbal, and Hi-Pod setups. Edit highlight reels and promotional content optimized for social media platforms. Collaborate with internal teams to meet recurring content deadlines and brand standards.

Remote Video Editor at Roar Media

February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Edited corporate and branded video content for clients, including Royal Caribbean, Powerful Foods, and Lennar. Delivered polished, platform-ready videos while collaborating remotely with creative teams.

Filmmaker & Editor at DGL Group

July 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Directed, filmed, and edited commercial content for major retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon. Assisted with concept development, storyboarding, and on-set production logistics. Delivered brand-aligned content designed to support product visibility and marketing goals.