Discover Top Senior Editors in Costa Mesa, California, USA

Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple. If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter

Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Sound Designer
• Senior Editor
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Social Media Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Content Strategist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Assistant

Mark Apicella is a three-time Emmy winner and twelve-time nominee. He has garnered two Emmys as a Broadcast TV Editor for "VICE News Tonight" (4 nominations) and an Emmy win as Senior Producer/Editor on "Jay Leno’s Garage" for NBC.com (4 nominations). He has worked across TV, features, and digital properties, including directing, producing, and editing branded content distributed on TV and the web for over twenty A-list clients including New Balance, Capital One, Speed Stick, National Geographic, Discovery, Tostitos, and KFC. He won 'Best Editing' for the feature film "The Garlock Incident" at the Shockfest Film Festival. His work has been seen by hundreds of millions online and broadcast internationally in over thirty countries. His first feature screenplay, American Delinquent, ranked in the top 15% in the Nicholl Fellowship, he was awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant for Science on Film, and his graduate thesis film Salvation, Texas was named “the gold standard for a student film” (Film Threat). He was a finalist for the Sundance/Sloan Science Grant Fellowship and the SHIFT Creative Fund. Mark earned an MFA in Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Editor
• Podcast Producer

Bradford is an Editor and Producer working between New York City and LA. He has worked on such diverse projects as Mike Myer’s directorial debut, “Supermensch,” the Ugandan action movies of Isaac Nabwana, and “Death Row Stories” for Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions/CNN, and the upcoming rock doc "Third Eye Blind: Live at Red Rocks." His films have screened at Tribeca and SXSW, while most recently, the latest season of "Broadway Sandwich" for PBS garnered multiple NY Emmy Nominations.

• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News

My name is Derek Ellis. Im a professional Director of Photography. Most of my work is corporate and broadcast documentary but im open to all genres and stories. I have a calm demeanor, and pride myself on my professionalism. My interests include, philosophy, reading, traveling and outdoor adventures.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Editor
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer

Previously I worked as a Senior Producer at CBS Interactive and before that a freelance video producer in the UK focusing on developing the brand identity of tech start-up companies through the use of video promotion. I currently specialise in automotive and tech content, offering directing, editing and cinematography services. But I have also gained a huge variety of experience in video and television productions in other areas. I have a proven track record in using all the major manufacturer's camera systems, as well as gimbal and drone technologies. And have been recognised by multiple industry awards for my cinematography and production work in general. I am also a highly skilled editor and have expert knowledge of Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve. I pride myself on being a resourceful creator, tackling ambitious content usually considered beyond the scope of single-shooters. I also have led teams and crews on larger projects, and can inspire the best from other contributors. My mantra is to always exceed the expectations of the client. Clients include; Ferrari, BBC Studios, CNBC and Xsolla. I am a US permanent resident and do not require any visa or sponsorships to work.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Landscape Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

Luke works in Los Angeles as a freelance writer/director, editor, and sound recordist contributing to all sizes and formats of projects: from web-series and short films to commercials and features. Luke's passion is writing and directing emotional and moving content that entertains and inspires freedom and creativity in the individual and compassion for others. He was a Producer's Assistant for 20th Century Fox and as a post-production assistant for their feature film, Devil's Due. Luke taught production at a film academy in the Austrian Alps and worked as an intern for the Late Show with David Letterman. He produced spots for the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500 Race and has won a number of awards for his films including a student Academy Award nomination for his 2018 film Empty Skies which screened around the world including the Cannes Film Festival.

• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Producer, shooter and editor with 20+ years of experience working in Mexico and USA. I create content for agencies like CAA Experiential, Conill Advertising, The MRN Agency, BUM Experience and Walton Isaacson for brands like Nike, AT&T Mexico and USA, Cricket Wireless, Amway, Lexus, Chase, DAZN, Budweiser, JAFRA, Princess House, Herdez and more. I also worked as an editor and post production supervisor for over 15 TV shows like Operation Repo, Guerreros del UFC, Jenny Rivera presents Chiquis and Raq-C, Videos Insolitos, Fugitivos de la Ley and create content for DAZN brazil and DAZN USA. In the Streaming area I produce virtual and hybrid events like festivals, concerts, conferences, workshops and sports

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Editor
• Digital Content Creator

I have extensive experience working as an editor and camera operator. Comprehensive knowledge of Avid, Premiere Pro, and FCP as well as DSLR and professional cameras. I have worked in different companies and also as an independent freelancer. In 2019 I received a New York Emmy Award as a camera operator for "Community Affairs: Feature Segment". Next year, I won my second Emmy Award, this time in Los Angeles, as a camera operator, director, and editor for a "Short Promo - Sports" As well as being hardworking and reliable I have excellent communication skills and enjoy creating a rapport with colleagues and clients. I thrive in environments where I have the opportunity to learn new skills and meet people.

• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

• Filmmaker • Storyteller • Lucid Dreamer • Pro Advisor • Pexels Hero I’m a 36-year-old filmmaker looking for challenging projects around the world. I have 13 years of experience as a freelance editor and 8 years as a Director/Videographer. One of the things I love the most is to work with talented and passionate people so we can share thoughts and gain experience as we get involved in the creation of an audiovisual product.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Commercial DP
• Colorist
• Copywriter
• Senior Editor
• Fixer
• Executive Producer

Bettina Hanna is a brazilian born award winning filmmaker who has been living in California for many years. She has produced and directed high quality short docs, branded content and is the Head director of one of the most successful shows at MTV Brazil. She has been working in the television business since 1999 in different networks such as MTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Discovery Channel and clients like RedBull, Bumble App, Foundation for Women, Unity4Oprhans and many more.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Corporate Videographer

With an extensive background in video production, editing, and project management, I am a passionate producer, shooter and editor using my skills to craft stories with purpose. I am a natural problem solver who can manage production teams, schedules and budgets effectively, shoot high-quality videos and edit quickly. I have shot nearly 100 documentary style videos featuring interviews and b-roll over the past three years and always excited to work with your team on the next project.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Digital Content Creator
• Sound Mixer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Copywriter
• Documentary DP

Hi my name is Chris, I run a production company called Cozborn Media. We do comedy, action sports and animation mainly but we have loads of experience in short form content ranging from gaming to social to broadcast. I personally freelance as a director, video editor, post production supervisor, motion gfx arist, producer and writer. www.cozbornmedia.com

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Commercial DP
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Music Composer
• Digital Content Creator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

As an experienced motion designer/animator and editor for 10+ years, I've worked with major brands such as The Atlantic, Amazon, Google, Meta, Nike, Converse and PBS. I've created dynamic animation for social media ads, infographics, music videos and broadcast programs. Whatever your animation and editing needs, I'm here to help!

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor

I have over 18 years of work experience as an editor for TV shows, promos, trailers and documentaries. I recently worked with NBCUniversal and won an Emmy Award as an Editor for the best life style show for 2015 I have my own office and my editing skills include : Premier pro, Final Cut Pro X, After affect and Photoshop. I would love to be considered for your projects.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Editor

Los Angeles born multi-hyphenate creator including Creative Directing (Alicia Keys), Commercial Directing (AMEX) and Social Media Content Creation (META). Of Black/Hispanic heritage and I make music in my spare time (Berklee College of Music). I love working with talent and collaborating with teams big or small with time or in a bind!

• Digital Content Creator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor

I am a Video Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Editor with 20 years of experience. I have Directed, Produced, shot and Edited five award-winning narrative shorts and two Documentaries, as well as hundreds of branded videos for national and international clients such as Abc News, All Def Digital, Scholastic, The National Press Foundation, Seventh Generation and many more. I have strong technical skills in video production, including cinematography, lighting design, editing and post-production, animation and digital marketing. I am also experienced in writing scripts for TV shows, commercials and movies. I am passionate about creating engaging content that captivates audiences. In addition, I am a video strategists. When you hire my company you are also getting insights from our 10+ years of targeted video strategy to make sure you reach your goals for your business. For ten years I produced nearly all of the video content for the company Seventh Generation, as they rose to become the largest green cleaning and home care product company in the world, eventually being bought by Unilever in 2016. I produced dozens of videos a month for them ranging from in house, business to business, documentary and narrative style commercials, promo videos for Expo East and West, new product launch commercials and promo videos for the web. I produced an ongoing monthly series of video portraits of green leaders. I managed a team of revolving freelancers as a crew for these projects and we delivered every video on deadline and on budget. As a screenwriter I have had interest in my scripts from A list stars, producers and production companies. I have been hired to write scripts an eclectic range of scripts, from sci fi, to biopics to war movies.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Mixer
• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Content Strategist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

Johnny V is a professional video producer and photographer whose work is cultured by travel, the outdoors, action sports, technology, and a passion for discovery. Born on the island of Alameda, California in the Bay Area, and studied on the sea-cliffs at UC San Diego, Johnny’s ongoing appreciation for the ocean and nature has served as his muse, fueling his desire to capture and experience its beauty through still and moving image. This conduit for self-expression has become a craft worth perfecting. Never satisfied, but fulfilled by the quest, Johnny has established himself as an artist and a professional with vision and dedication. With deep rooted experience in the acton sports industry and the former Sr. Content Developer for the Digital Imaging Group of Sony North America, this motivated and knowledgeable video producer, cinematographer, post production editor, and photographer seeks to utilize over 10 years of expertise.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Jeremy Johnson is a director, editor, and producer, with extensive narrative and commercial experience- having worked for clients such as Disney, Time Warner Cable, Johnson & Johnson, Medmen, and Support Your Buds.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Senior Editor

I am a freelance Cinematographer, Gaffer, Colorist, and Editor. I work primarily in the Los Angeles, CA area, and have over 15 years of experience.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist