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With over 20 years of experience as a filmmaker, editor, and creator of branded content, I know how to bring your project to life. I've worked for clients like Warner Brothers, NBC/Universal, HBO, Showtime, SyFy, Audi, THQ, Penn & Teller, and John Lithgow and many others. Having seen the technological changes over the last 20 years, I'm ready to leverage today's technology to work for all clients, and the creative I can bring to your project will elevate it to the best version of what you hoped it would be.

Professional Video Editor | 10+ Years Experience in Film & Commercial Production Since 2014, I’ve been editing everything from music videos and documentaries to commercials and social content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. I’m fluent in Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve, and I bring a storytelling-first approach to every project. Film editing is my passion—it’s where creativity and precision meet. I’m easy to work with, adaptable, and always excited to collaborate with new people.

Website/Reel: khifilmz.com My name is Mekhi and I’m a video editor with a deep passion for storytelling and crafting compelling narratives. There’s nothing I love more than shaping raw footage into a seamless, engaging story that connects with an audience. Whether it’s a short film, feature, or commercial, I focus on pacing, rhythm, and emotion to bring every project to life. Based in Los Angeles, I offer both in-studio and remote editing services so whether you’re local or across the world, we can make something great together.

I'm here to give your book, script, or content the same attention, care, and experience I have given major publishers, producers of $100M+ films, and the world's largest tech companies. Gratefully, 15 years ago, my first book was picked up by Harper Collins, debuted on Amazon at #1, and enjoyed massive publicity to the point of becoming an answer on Jeopardy(!). I've been a professional creative writer ever since, as a fiction and nonfiction book author, co-author and ghostwriter - except for the fact I also love filmmaking and screenwriting and have, again gratefully, worked directly with my fair share of Academy Award-winning producers and directors here in LA. I'm passionate about all writing and I love what I do! I can - ghostwrite your piece the way I have for major publishers. - co-author with you the way I did on a book that debuted at #1 on Amazon in true crime. - coach you through writing your book or script like I have with dozens of writers. - consult with you on story/ rewrite your script the way I have with Oscar-winning directors and producers. - help you create content and articles that grab and keep eyeballs, the way I have for Oracle VPs, etc. I also know what it's like to bare your soul and invite others to help with your creative work. It's a little bit like standing naked on a stage and I know it's not easy. I hire friends, editors, and writers to read and edit my own work all the time - we are all in this together, and we can all use help! Also deep down in my resume is the fact I've been both a high school and university Literature and Writing teacher so - I have all the grammar and style stuff covered, and I've got an extra dose of patience. It's always a priority to maintain the right voice (usually, yours) while still crafting a page-turner that absolutely nails every single beat of story structure. I'm highly collaborative and easy to work with, partially because I've, well, seen it all. Fiction, nonfiction, film, television, web3, true crime, YA, fantasy, memoir, travelogue, medical, whistleblower, biography, technical writing, comedy, drama, content creation, you name it, I've written or edited it. Apart from my nonfiction and fiction book authoring and editing, I have 25 years of experience as a filmmaker - as script supervisor, development, casting director, editor, and composer. I've done quite a bit of various film and TV work at the highest levels over the years, always training myself to learn every facet of both the literary and filmmaking worlds. When it comes to screenwriting, it sure helps to have that kind of production experience. I always look at every project - book or film, from poetry to biz docs - from a holistic, high angle view in terms of commercial viability as well as artistic integrity. It always starts with theme. So the first question is - what do you care about? What do you need people to hear? Then we drop some structure on it, pay special attention to the voice - and work it till we're happy :) I'm here to help and happy to chat. And for the heck of it, apart from the fact that I've had 6-figure book deals with Harper Collins and The Pegasus Books Group, here are some other individuals and entities I've worked with, directly: Sean Penn, Roland Emmerich, Spike Lee, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Bruckheimer, Chris Carter, Mark Gordon, Emile Hirsch, Scott Rudin, Jim Carrey, Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Garner, Mark Hamill, Meat Loaf Aday, Jack Douglas (music producer—John Lennon), Ziggy Marley, Damian and Julian Marley, Brandy, Third World, Shabba Ranks, Shaggy, Fran Drescher, David Levy (Robert Altman producer), Ed Saxon (producer Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Beloved), Larry Cano (producer, Silkwood), Niels Juul (producer Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann), Roger Corman, an Elder Scroll founder, Nebula and Hugo Award-winning YA author Nnedi Okorafor, Sony, Dreamworks, Walden, Centropolis, WB, MTV, Paramount, NBC, CBS, FOX, and my own indie films as writer/ director/ producer/ editor have gone to festivals including Montreal and Gasparilla. Whew! If you got this far - thanks!

I am a video editor with over 5 years of experience on a range of projects and genres. I have honed my skills with Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, ProTools, Logic Pro X, and Photoshop. Most of my editing experience is in short form content for social media, short documentary, professional interviews, and student films. I have an excellent eye for detail, a great sense of timing, and can take any project from raw footage to completion. I look forward to hearing about your project!

With an extensive background in creative development, directing, pre-production, post-production, and project management, I bring a comprehensive suite of skills to the table. Specializing in overseeing projects from conception to final delivery, my expertise spans across film, television, radio, and podcast projects. My proficiency in video editing, script writing, quality control, and marketing, combined with a knack for coordinating with cross-functional teams, allows me to manage diverse and dynamic projects with finesse. As a Producer and Video Editor, I have been leading and delivering various media projects for the film and television industry since 2008. I have produced and edited short films, podcasts, branded content, college profiles, commercial spots, TV promos, sizzle reels, sketch comedy, music videos, and much more. I am passionate about the creative process and bringing ideas to life. I look forward to collaborating with you.