Discover Top Video Editors - Documentary in Durham, North Carolina, USA

I’m a Video Editor with 10+ years’ experience. I have edited commercials, documentaries, narratives, weddings, podcasts, and more. I’m an expert with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. I have a creative eye, attention to detail, and am able to balance multiple projects. Film has always been a passion of mine. After receiving my B.A. in Film and Video Production at UNCG, I worked full-time at All Pro Media and Camco Manufacturing, and have made my own short films. After several years of working in the corporate world, I decided to become my own boss and have been freelance editing for clients.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor

Leslie Baker is a photographer, filmmaker, and proud North Carolina native. After receiving a BFA in Photography from East Carolina University, Leslie moved to New York to work with Magnum photographer Steve McCurry. She then made her way to Durham, NC to study filmmaking at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke. She has produced, directed, filmed, and edited several independent projects, including the short documentary Las Mujeres de San Juan (The Women of San Juan). Leslie is interested in documenting the ever-changing people and culture in small Southern communities. Her work often explores themes of social inequality and female empowerment.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello, my name is Emily Lyons-Wood. I'm a freelance photographer and have worked in the industry for about 4 years now in North Carolina with commercial, editorial, fashion, portraiture, event and product photography. I have worked on large scale editorial sets and have been a part of productions. I'm looking to focus gaining more work on productions as an assistant, lead shooter or second shooter positions, photo journalism opportunities, film and direction opportunity. I'm looking to connect and support with industry creatives, photographers, filmmakers, producers to help create the visions they have set out for! Let's connect!

• Production Assistant
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Product Photographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

I'm a freelance sound mixer, field producer, and editor based in Richmond, Virginia. Winner of four regional Emmy Awards with my company, Field Studio, I'm an experienced film professional specializing in social justice and historical documentaries. Our films can be found on Smithsonian Channel, PBS, and Kanopy. Clients include Hulu/ABC, Edutopia, Women's Refugee Commission, University of Virginia, and numerous nonprofits and museums. I love finding great stories, conducting interviews, and capturing clean sound on set. And in post, I'm adept in Premiere and Final Cut Pro. In all stages of production, I pride myself on being a friendly collaborator and clear communicator.

• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

I have over 8 years of video production experience and have worked with grammy-nominated artists, national & international brands, and beyond. Currently, I serve as the Creative Director and Cinematographer of Odyssey Narratives, my video production company based in Raleigh, NC that specializes in music video, commercial, and strategic business content. Within these specialties, you can find me simultaneously wearing the hats of: producer, writer, storyboarder, camera operator, cinematographer, director, editor, & colorist.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Digital Content Creator

For 15 years I have been crafting documentaries on social issues and impact brands that activate audiences. I co-founded Invisible Children made famous by the hyper viral film KONY 2012 (100MM views in 5 days on youtube.) and the non-profit Global Poverty Project USA. Responsible for Global Citizen Festival in Central Park every September. I have grown up shooting, directing and editing from Central Africa to the DRC to Thailand. I love working with talented producers and sound mavens to tackle stories big and small.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I fell in love with photography in the dark room at the community college and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in photojournalism. After graduating I completed several photography internships at newspapers in Florida and Michigan. In 2014 I completed a masters program in New Media/Photojournalism from the Corcoran College of Art and Design. I also completed a video internship at USA Today. I am currently a freelance photographer and videographer in Greenbrier County West Virginia.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Forage Films was founded in 2014 by award-winning documentary filmmaker Laura Asherman. Our tight-knit team of industry-professionals help mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and news outlets connect to their audiences through the power of video storytelling. We wear all of the filmmaking hats, including producing, directing, filming, editing, and working closely with clients to see their projects through from start to finish. Laura is currently working between Latin America and Atlanta, Georgia.

• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Kelly West is an award-winning visual producer with a knack for problem solving in the field. She is a one-woman-band as story producer, journalist, cinematographer, editor, and sound mixer. Her work has been featured in publications and festivals across the country including The Intercept, Atlas Obscura, Texas Monthly, and SXSW. She has experience producing and editing projects that vary from short form documentaries to corporate promos to on-site daily news reels. She loves building relationships, collaborating with teammates, and telling stories about her community.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Event Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor
• Commercial DP

Jason Dumas is an award winning producer, director, writer, cinematographer, editor and graphic artist having worked in video and film production for over 20 years with experience ranging in the industry from feature films to network news to corporate production. Now Jason has formed FLICK Studios as a one stop, turn-key resource for any level of production need, leveraging his experience and contacts to get all projects, even at the highest level, completed on time and on budget.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary

I'm a seasoned Video Editor and Post-Production Specialist based in Charlotte, NC. I'm offering professional video editing services to creators and businesses. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I specialize in transforming raw interview footage into compelling narratives that resonate with viewers. Whether it's a remote interview, podcast conversation, or story-driven dialogue, I offer professional video editing services tailored to meet your unique needs.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Art Director

Vivian Khanounsay is an independent photographer and media coordinator who partners with companies, businesses, and artists to create films and content tailored uniquely to their brand, business, or project. Vivian believes in striving to impact, inspire and engage audiences with captivating films and content. She seeks to understand her subject and their specific needs/goals before delving into the process of directing, producing, filming and editing the desired project. 

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Editor, and Colorist based in Richmond, Virginia. I have a BA in Cinema-Television and completed the Tiffen Steadicam Gold Workshop in Whitesburg, Georgia. These experiences have allowed me to contribute my knowledge and skills to every project, and I'm constantly striving to enhance the final product. I love to be a part of projects where I can share my love for filmmaking with others and come together to create something truly remarkable.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• Creative Director

Petna Ndaliko is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and activist and the founder of Yole!Africa, www.yoleafrica.org, and Alkebu Film Productions, www.alkebu.org. His cinematic style combines rhythm, image, and social critique with digital innovation to challenge traditional narrative structures. His films skirt the boundary of fiction and reality and provoke reflection on post-colonial African realities.

• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Experienced Freelance Videographer/Video Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the video production industry. Skilled in Non-Linear Editing, Operating Video Production Equipment, and Performing Pre-Production tasks for Video Production such as storyboards, location scouting, etc. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) focused in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production from The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary

Throughout my career directing, producing, and editing, I've had the opportunity to work on a number of incredible projects that have allowed me to grow and establish myself within this competitive industry. I want to collaborate to make creative, engaging, and original content across a variety of multimedia platforms that will give you your desired results—sharing your story with the world - so get in touch today, and let's start working together!

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Field Producer

I film, photograph, produce and edit visual stories and I’m a licensed drone pilot. I facilitate production on all levels and approach each project with a balance of passion, responsibility, empathy and creative curiosity. I believe the foundation of any story that strives for impact revolves around, at its' essence, the heart. I am always looking to collaborate with like-minded folks who want to tell good stories. If you think we’d be a good fit drop me a line at x.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Graduated with honors from N.C. State University in Raleigh in Film Studies with a minor in Theater and Physical Education. I dabbled in the film biz for a few years before landing a TV job news production job. From there I transitioned to Creative Services for the local TV station. I've worked as a TV Commercial producer in Wilmington, NC for the last 17 years. Local clients rely heavily on me to script, light/shoot, edit, and sweeten their ads with graphics.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP

Creative storyteller and content creator with 13 years of experience artfully assembling edits for television, documentaries, advertising campaigns, and the multitude of current social media channels. Marrying video, sound, music, and motion graphics into engaging viewer-centric content. Past clients include TIME, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Ford, Nike, Adidas, People En Español, Viacom, Men's Journal, Ketchum.

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

I'm Julia Wall and I'm a visual journalist based in Hillsborough, NC. I have worked on local, state and national news from North Carolina since 2016 for publications such as The News & Observer, ProPublica, The Assembly, The Washington Post, The New York Times. Before 2016 I worked for clients such as National Geographic, Bloomberg, UNC Hospitals and StoryMine Media. I'm an FAA certified drone pilot. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Photojournalism in 2013.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director