EDITOR RESUME

ABOUT SAM SMITH

A versatile editor with a vast experience across broadcast, documentaries, short-form content, and feature films, I excel in crafting compelling narratives that resonate globally.

Notable projects include the feature-length documentary The Ponds, streaming on Netflix with a successful UK/Europe theatrical release.

Working with media owners, agencies, and production companies, I’ve shaped campaigns for global brands, editing everything from adverts, TV eps, trailers to animations and case studies.

I’ve led edit teams to deliver high-impact video content for major events, live music events and festivals, such as; Parklife Festival the Q Awards. Driving polished execution under high pressure.

My cross-platform storytelling and broad adaptive experience drive audience-focused content that thrives in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.

TEASERS, SIZZLERS & TRAILERS

DOCUMENTARY & TV SERIES

THE PONDS - FEATURE FILM

Feature Film ◆ 74 min ◆ Laser Guided Productions ◆ NETFLIX

Showed across UK Cinemas, NETFLIX (UK & Europe), Virgin Atlantic In-flight, Various V.O.D. Edit produced from 50+ hours of footage.

SWIMMING THROUGH THE SEASONS - TV HOUR

TV Programme ◆ 59 min ◆ Laser Guided Productions ◆ BBC3

Commissioned by the BBC, cutting a 1 hour version of The Ponds feature film. Shown on the BBC3 & iPlayer

MY CHINA TV SERIES PITCH - TRAILER

TV Series ◆ 10 x 1hr Eps ◆ Super16 Films

Sizzler for travel show.

LIFE IS EXCELLENT

Feature Documentary ◆ 50’ ◆ WeCreate / Pulse Films

3 week edit to produce a feature length documentary about the artist David Robilliard. Starring Russell Tovey.

KUNG FU TV SERIES - TRAILER

4 weeks ◆ Chinese TV ◆ 5 Star Media

Edited in Thailand over 3 weeks for use at a Singapore TV Trade Show.

BRANDED CONTENT

I have edited branded content and content series for media owners such as Hearst, Reach, Bauer, TMW, TI Media/Time Inc and The Foundry.

I have produced films for brands such as Sainsbury’s, BT, Debenhams, Boohoo, Longines, Guinness, Renault, Pandora, Shazam, Windows 10, McCain, Max Factor and many more.

BRANDED CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS

DEBENHAMS BEAUTY CLUB

1 year contract ◆ 40 + Films ◆ The Foundry
Using multiple edit assistants to deliver the content. Main films with social cut downs at various platform aspect rations. Staring Alesha Dixon.

LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS

SHAZAM SESSIONS

Multi-cam live sessions ◆ 2+ years ◆ Shazam Music World famous artists performing in studios and venues.

FESTIVAL COVERAGE

Multiple content stands ◆ 10+ years ◆ NME
Coverage of festivals in the UK and Europe for NME.com
Content strands including Artist Interviews, B.T.S. coverage, ’Walk on to stage’, Acoustic live performances.

NARRATIVE

The films below can be viewed in full at www.samuelsmithdirector.com

MAD LORD - SAMURAI OF 1000 DEATHS

Short film ◆ 27 min ◆ Imagecleaver
Japanese period drama with a Hollywood cast.

I AM NOT THE DEVIL

Short film ◆ 8 min ◆ Imagecleaver
Action / Horror. Winning 6 awards and 11 nominations world-wide.

TENGU - BIRDMEN OF THE MOUNTAINS

Short film ◆ 8 min ◆ Imagecleaver
Action / Fantasy. Winning 4 awards and 9 nominations world-wide.