Isaiah Stanford
Freelance
Los Angeles,CA
5
years of professional experience
I’m a post-production video editor working across both short-form and long-form content. My experience spans branded commercials, music videos, podcasts, movie trailers, and television series, as well as assistant editing on feature films and other long-form projects. I also bring hands-on production experience as a Videographer, Production Assistant, and DIT across film, commercial, digital, and podcast productions, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the full production-to-post workflow. I’m passionate about storytelling through editing and bringing creative ideas to life through strong pacing, visual narrative, and attention to detail.
Work History
Editor, Assistant Editor
9 Months- Edit long-form narrative content and promotional trailers for feature film projects, shaping story, pacing, structure, and tone.
- Collaborate with directors, producers, and editorial teams while incorporating creative notes, revisions, and feedback throughout post-production.
- Organize production footage and editorial assets, create selects, stringouts, and assemblies, and maintain efficient project workflows through finishing and delivery.
Short Form Editor
2 Years 4 Months- Edit short-form content including branded commercials, music videos, podcasts, and promotional projects in collaboration with directors and creative teams.
- Manage post-production workflows including proxy creation, media organization, footage/audio syncing, stringouts, selects, and timeline preparation.
- Shape compelling stories through pacing and editorial decisions while incorporating creative and client feedback.
- Develop efficient workflows to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality, polished deliverables.
Videographer, Photographer, PA, DIT, & Editor
4 Years 7 Months- Produce photo and video content including headshots, automotive projects, and client-focused productions, handling camera operation, lighting, composition, and on-set production.
- Support film, commercial, digital, and music video productions as a PA and DIT, assisting with set operations, equipment, media management, data organization, and production workflows.
- Edit television and video projects while performing color correction, creative color grading, photo retouching, and finishing from project preparation through final delivery.
Production Intern
1 Year 5 Months- Filmed and edited promotional content for university departments while collaborating with staff to execute creative goals and messaging.
- Operated cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and teleprompters for interviews featuring department heads and university leadership.
- Assisted with pre-production, interview set design, equipment setup, footage organization, and production troubleshooting to ensure smooth, professional shoots.
Customer Service Representative
2 Years 8 Months- Served as a primary customer contact, providing professional assistance while managing front-desk operations and high-volume phone communications.
- Coordinated appointments and communication between customers, sales, service, finance, and management teams while handling administrative tasks and records.
- Developed strong communication, multitasking, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Education
BA - Media Production
AA - Communications
Skills
Proficient in Davinci Resolve
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite:
Premier Pro
After Effects
Photoshop
Lightroom
Advanced in VFX
sound design
& color correction and color grading
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Efficient organization and time management skills
Timeline
Editor, Assistant Editor
Lux Angeles Studios
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Short Form Editor
Zwick Post
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Videographer, Photographer, PA, DIT, & Editor
Freelance
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Production Intern
CSU Chico Creative Media Technology
01.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Customer Service Representative
Chuck Patterson Toyota Dodge
08.2021 - 04.2024Read More
Shasta College
AA from Communications
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California State University, Chico
BA from Media Production
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