Video Editor Needed for Narrative Romcom Short Film “The Ones Who Stayed”

I’m looking for a talented and cinematic editor to edit my short film, The Ones Who Stayed. This is a dialogue-driven romantic drama centered on two longtime friends who confront years of unspoken feelings during a summer evening at the beach. The film focuses on authentic performances, emotional pacing, and visual storytelling. I’m seeking an editor who has experience editing: ● Narrative short films or feature films ● Character-driven dramas ● Festival-quality projects ● Emotionally paced dialogue scenes The ideal editor understands that great editing isn’t just about cutting footage, it’s about shaping performances, rhythm, tension, silence, and emotional impact. Responsibilities ● Assemble and edit the complete short film ● Sync and organize footage ● Build a strong emotional pace throughout the film ● Incorporate director feedback through revisions ● Perform basic sound cleanup and audio balancing ● Add simple titles and end credits ● Deliver the final film in 4K Preferred Experience Please include links to narrative work you’ve edited, especially: ● Short films ● Feature films ● Drama or romance projects ● Film festival selections (if applicable) Project Details ● Genre: Romantic Drama ● Runtime: Approximately 15–20 minutes ● Footage: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro ● Resolution: 4K ● Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve (preferred) or Adobe Premiere Pro To Apply Please send: 1. A brief introduction about yourself. 2. Links to your best narrative editing work. 3. Your editing software. 4. Your estimated turnaround time. 5. Your rate for the project. I’m looking for someone who enjoys storytelling and wants to help craft a film with strong emotional performances and cinematic pacing. If you’re passionate about narrative filmmaking.