Freelance Video Editor in Montreal
I am a freelance video editor based in Montreal, specializing in story-driven branded films and documentaries. Most of my projects require bilingual English and French deliverables for the Canadian market. The workflow is documented in this piece on bilingual brand films in Canada. I work with directors, agencies, and production companies across Montreal, Toronto, and the rest of Canada.
The brands that connect with audiences today are not the ones producing the most content. They are the ones investing in real brand storytelling. My work is built around that: finding the core of a real story in the material and protecting it through the edit.
Editing That Works for Your Brand
A video editor builds the emotional argument of a brand. Every cut, every transition, every music choice contributes to a coherent experience.
As a freelance editor, I offer video editing and post-production services for:
- Story-driven branded films and brand documentaries
- Short and feature-length documentaries
- Corporate films, commercials, and high-impact branded content
- Post-production support for agencies and production companies
How I Work as a Video Editor in Montreal
Every interview-driven project starts the same way. I identify and categorize the topics across all the footage, then build a spine edit, or a paper edit, that lays out the narrative architecture before anything is cut on the timeline. From there, I replace interview segments with vérité scenes wherever possible, following the principle of showing rather than telling, to build an assembly that has shape before it has polish. Producers and directors weighing whether to bring in a freelance editor for a documentary cut can read this breakdown on hiring a documentary editor before reaching out.
I work primarily in DaVinci Resolve, with remote workflows through Frame.io for clients outside Montreal. When a project benefits from real brainstorming, I combine asynchronous reviews with live sessions.
Branded Films, Documentaries, and Corporate Video Editing
My work concentrates on projects where pacing and editorial judgment shape the final film more than the brief does. Brand documentaries that earn attention. Corporate films that feel like stories, not slideshows.
Whether you are a brand looking to build a deeper connection through authentic storytelling, or a production company in need of a documentary editor based in Montreal, Toronto, or anywhere across Canada, my approach stays the same: find the core, cut everything else.
Selected Clients and Recognition
With over 7 years of experience in post-production, I spent several years as an in-house editor at Sept24, editing branded content and corporate films for Canadian brands including Danone, Hydro-Québec, Metro, SAAQ, Boralex, and Desjardins.
now work as a freelance editor, focusing on the projects that matter most to me: documentaries and story-driven brand films. I am currently editing my first feature-length documentary about ILL-Abilities, an international breaking crew of dancers with disabilities who are reshaping the global breaking scene. Real subjects, real stakes, an editorial challenge measured in months, not weeks. The work I want more of.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a video editor do?
A video editor shapes raw footage into a finished film, selecting takes, structuring scenes, pacing the cut, and integrating sound, music, and color to deliver a story that lands with its audience.
Do you work on commercials or only on brand films?
I work on both, though my focus is on story-driven brand films and documentaries where editorial judgment shapes the final cut. I also edit commercials, corporate films, and short-form branded content, especially when they are part of a larger campaign alongside a brand documentary. If you are still deciding which format your project needs, this breakdown of brand film vs. commercial walks through when each one fits.
How much does video editing cost in Montreal?
Every project is priced individually based on its scope, complexity, and the impact the final film needs to have. A national campaign for a major brand and an independent documentary carry very different stakes, timelines, and deliverables. If you are planning a brand documentary specifically, this breakdown of brand documentary cost in Canada walks through realistic budget ranges and what drives the final number. For a tailored proposal on your own project, send me a brief description and I will put one together. No commitment, no pressure, just an honest conversation.
Do you work remotely with clients outside Montreal?
Yes. I regularly collaborate with agencies and production companies in Toronto and across Canada through remote workflows using Frame.io, secure file transfer, and video review sessions.
What editing software do you use?
I'm currently working with DaVinci Resolve but I also feel comfortable using Premiere Pro.
How long does a typical edit take?
A short branded film usually takes two to four weeks from first cut to final delivery, depending on revision rounds and project complexity.
Hire a Video Editor in Montreal
Working on a video project in Montreal, Toronto, or anywhere across Canada? Tell me about it. Send a brief description and we will set up a call.
Start your project
Want to see my work first? Check out my portfolio or watch selected projects on Vimeo.