Writer | Director

Editor

Samuel Smith editor resume.

EDITOR RESUME 2025

I am a versatile editor with a vast experience across long and short form content, such as feature documentaries, branded content, trailers and teasers, live music and scripted content.

I have won awards for editing and sound design and I excel in crafting compelling narratives that resonate globally.

Notable projects include the feature-length documentary The Ponds, streaming on Netflix, BBC3 x 1 hour cut down, with a successful UK/Europe theatrical release.

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.

Working with media owners, agencies, and production companies, I’ve shaped campaigns for global brands.

Below are a selection of my favourite edits.

I look forward to working with you soon.

Samuel

DOCUMENTARIES

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.

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.

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.

TRAILERS, TEASERS & SIZZLERS

ALBERT DRYDEN: GUNS, LIES & VIDEOTAPE - TRAILER

2 weeks ◆ Middle Child TV

Using archive TV footage to create a Netflix style trailer for Series sales pitch.

HOMECOMING: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi & Niall Horan - TRAILER

1 week ◆ Prime + Virgin MP ◆ Electric Robin

Brought in to fix the original trailer edit.

THERAPY : TOUGH TALKING

1 week ◆ Middle Child TV ◆ BBC3

Pitch teaser for the Series. 

THE PONDS - FEATURE DOC - TRAILER

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.

FOR THE LOVE OF BUSES - TV SERIES PITCH TRAILER

1 week ◆ Middle Child TV

Pitch teaser for the Series. 

BRANDED FILM

PANDORA - Gestures of Love

Welcome to EUMETSAT Brand Film

Longines - The Future of Tennis - Product Launch Film

Future PMO 2023 - Event Film

Renault Twingo & Instyle Content 

NARRATIVE

MAD LORD - SAMURAI OF 1000 DEATHS - LIVE ACTION TRAILER

Short film Trailer ◆ Imagecleaver

Award Winning 30’ Japanese period drama with a Hollywood cast.

MAD LORD - SAMURAI OF 1000 DEATHS - ANIMATED TRAILER

Short film Trailer ◆ Imagecleaver

Award Winning 30’ Japanese period drama with a Hollywood cast.