Filmmaking & Creative Direction for Film & Brand Projects
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What kinds of projects do you direct?
Short films, branded videos, story-driven social content, experimental pieces, visual poems, documentary-style interviews, and narrative commercials. I do a lot of comedy for my personal projects, but I enjoy working in most genres!
Can you help me develop the idea from scratch?
Absolutely. I can create the concept, moodboard, and script, plus guide you through the tone, visual strategy, and storytelling approach.
How much does it cost?
Pricing varies depending on scope, crew size, shooting days, and post-production needs. Here’s a general guide of the minimum budget needed: - Solo Creative Piece (1–2 minutes): $800–$1,500 - Small Branded Project (2–4 minutes): $1,500–$4,000 - Narrative Short Film / Full Crew Production: $4,000–$12,000+ It's important to remember that the larger the budget, the better the quality of work will be. It will allow me to bring on other professionals who specialize in certain aspects such as cinematography, editing, color grading, VFX, graphic design, etc. I have experience in all fields of filmmaking, however, I can't be an expert in everything. My specialties lie in directing, producing, music composition, and sound (production and post-production). For larger projects, I simply won't be able to do everything myself!
What's included
Creative Development
This includes concept ideation, treatment or pitch deck creation, scriptwriting or script consultation, and building a full moodboard with visual references and tone direction. This phase sets the emotional, stylistic, and narrative foundation for the project before we move into logistics.
Pre-Production
Pre-production covers scheduling, shotlists, production prep, location scouting (or selecting from the options you provide), and casting direction such as reviewing self-tapes, creating shortlists, and providing recommendations. I also handle crew hiring scaled to your budget and project needs, as well as equipment planning for camera, lenses, sound, lighting, and more. For larger productions, select roles will be outsourced to trusted collaborators.
Production
Depending on the scale of the project, production may include directing, cinematography/videography, on-set sound recording, production management, small-crew or full-crew oversight, and performance direction with on-set creative leadership. I can run a streamlined solo set for smaller shoots, or manage a larger team when the scope requires it. For full productions, select roles will be outsourced to ensure the highest quality.
Post-Production
Post includes video editing, sound design, dialogue cleanup using iZotope RX, music integration (either original music or licensed tracks), color correction and grading, titles and lower-thirds, and graphics. You’ll receive final mastered exports in the formats you need. For larger projects, select roles — such as advanced graphics or full post teams — may be outsourced when appropriate.
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Client • Nov 11, 2025
Recommended
We were thrilled with Sam’s work and look forward to collaborating again. She filmed, directed, edited, and developed creative concepts for our band’s interview project, delivering an outstanding result. Sam was punctual, organized, and easy to communicate with. Her creativity and quick turnaround exceeded expectations. Highly recommend her for any filming or production projects!
Client • Nov 10, 2025
Recommended
I recruited Sam to craft sound design and compose original music for my audiobook. Sam created rich soundscapes and vivid sound design for the events and actions that truly brought the story to life. The project was lucky enough to have a rising movie and TV star as narrator, so I absolutely could not entrust this work to anyone. Sam delivered inspired and top-notch work, always ahead of schedule, and was so very pleasant to work with. I will 100% recruit Sam again come the next project!
Client • Nov 10, 2025
Recommended
I had a huge ask for Sam: six different genres for one cohesive story, and she delivered beautifully! Her understanding of music and film history, along with her incredible professionalism, made for a great collaboration. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a composition that elevates their story.
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