Founder Story Video Editor / Premium Documentary-Style Brand Film

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Summary

I’m looking for a talented video editor to turn existing footage into a professional 5–8 minute founder story / brand film for our company website. The footage has already been shot in 4K on an iPhone 15 Pro Max and includes: Two longer founder interviews filmed in different settings Additional shorter answers and takes B-roll of Vancouver, working at a computer, terrace/lifestyle shots, etc. Company website and product screens that can be incorporated The main challenge is storytelling and selection. I need someone who can review the material, identify the strongest moments and build them into one compelling, authentic founder story. Style I am NOT looking for a typical YouTube edit with constant jump cuts, animated captions or unnecessary effects. The desired style is: Premium. Authentic. Intelligent. Cinematic. Understated. Think more short documentary / high-quality founder film than promotional corporate video. Scope The editor should be comfortable with: Selecting the strongest interview material Creating a clear narrative and emotional arc Professional pacing and cuts Integrating B-roll naturally Subtle zooms/punch-ins where appropriate Color correction and grading Balancing footage shot in different lighting/settings Audio cleanup and leveling Tasteful background music Incorporating selected website/product screens Final professional 4K export The footage is already recorded. No filming is required. What matters most I care much more about taste, storytelling and judgment than flashy effects. Please send me 2–3 examples of founder stories, interviews, documentaries or brand films you personally edited that best demonstrate this style. Please do not send a generic portfolio with dozens of unrelated videos. If the collaboration works well, there is potential for additional video work for the company.

  • $200.00

    Fixed-price
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Post-Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
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About the client
Member since Aug 5, 2025
  • Canada
    West Vancouver5:16 AM
  • $74K total spent
    15 hires, 10 active
  • 3,308 hours

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