Looking for Professional Video Editor – 5 Minute Cinematic Highlight Film (Paid Project)

Hi,

I’m looking for a skilled video editor to create a 5-minute cinematic highlight video from event footage.

This is a paid project, and if the first project goes well, there is potential for ongoing collaboration.

Project Overview

Create a 5-minute cinematic highlight video
Include all major moments and emotional highlights
Smooth storytelling flow
Clean, professional finish
High-end cinematic look
Footage will be provided.


What I Expect in the Final Edit
Strong storytelling structure (Beginning → Build → Emotional peak → Ending)
Clean transitions (no random cuts)
Professional color grading (balanced skin tones, cinematic contrast)
Proper sound design (ambient audio + music balance)
Smooth slow motion where needed
Emotion-driven pacing
Highlight key candid moments and reactions
Professional title / intro if suitable


Skills Required

The editor must have:
Strong cinematic editing experience
Advanced color grading skills (DaVinci / Premiere / Final Cut preferred)
Understanding of storytelling and pacing
Experience editing wedding/event highlight films
Good music selection sense
Clean sound design and audio mixing ability
Ability to deliver high-quality export (1080p / 4K)
Fast communication and professional workflow

Bonus:

Motion graphics skills
Creative cinematic transitions
Portfolio of previous highlight films

To Apply

Please send:

Portfolio (especially cinematic highlight films)
Software you use
Estimated turnaround time
Your quote for this 5-minute highlight edit


Serious editors only.
Looking for quality, not basic cuts.