Self-Managed Portfolio Website - BE CREATIVE AND SENT ME LINKS

I need a clean, professional website that I can update on my own without the ongoing costs of a drag-and-drop builder like Wix. The core structure is simple:

• Homepage – a tile-style portfolio that automatically pulls in my videos embedded from YouTube or Vimeo. Each tile should show the project name at a glance. ( I am open for other ideas/plattforms)
• About Me – a concise bio page.
• Qualifications – a page listing my skills, awards, and current productions.

Key points to cover
1. Hosting & domain – guide me in registering a new domain and setting up reliable, budget-friendly hosting.
2. Platform – an open-source CMS such as WordPress (Elementor or Gutenberg is fine) so I can manage content myself. If you know another lightweight, self-hosted option that avoids yearly builder fees, I’m open to suggestions. It should look profesional and modern
3. Design – modern, high-quality visuals that suit a film production professional. I like a grid or masonry feel for the tiles, but I’m flexible if you have a better approach.
4. Responsiveness – the site must look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
5. Performance & SEO basics – fast loading, clean code, and the usual on-page SEO essentials.
6. Handover – clear instructions or a quick walkthrough video so I can add future projects and update text/images without assistance.

The project is straightforward—no complex features needed—so leveraging AI-assisted design tools or starter themes is welcome if it speeds things up and keeps costs reasonable.

If you need more details about branding, color palette, or hosting preferences, just let me know. I’m ready to get started and would love to see examples of similar portfolio sites you’ve built.