SAM HOPKINS

Hi, thanks for stopping by! I’m Sam and I’m a Freelance Film + Documentary Editor Represented by Magic Edit & Wave Studios.

Its pretty much my dream job and something I wanted to do for as long as I could remember.

I’ve worked at a variety of companies across the industry from; Engine Group, Trailer Park, Hogarth, Grey London, The Mill & The Associated Press.

I’m an extremely versatile and intuitive editor with a great deal of technical knowledge and creative flair. I have experience cutting a variety of work from; TVC’s, Trailers, Promo’s and Music Videos to short films and feature documentaries.

As well as editing, I also have a strong motion graphics, sound design and grading skillset.

I see myself as being extremely self driven and, a team player that’s always willing to go the extra mile.

When I’m not at work I spend a lot of my time competing in Ultramarathon’s around the world - often running 100km plus distance.

Directors worked with:

Ian Derry, Craig Bingham, Harry Barber, Greg Hackett, Robin Mason, Will Williamson, Matt McDermott, Ross Allen, Jacob Hopewell, Rob Rafalat, Chips Films, Duncan Nicholls & Tobias James, Phil Hawkins, Jack Weatherley, David Dearlove, Sam Riley, Yassa Khan, SOB, Robert Sanderson, Aleksandra Kingo, Peter Shuff, George Messa, Matthew Joseph

Awards:

Ranked 15th - Top 100 Editors D&AD 2022 Annual

INIGO, The Ice Queen - Berlin Commercial - Raw Selection, Kinsale Sharks - Shortlisted, 1.4 Awards Longlist, 2 xTelly Awards 

Cameron - Association of Photographers 2023 - GOLD (Sport Category)

Overheated - ASVOFF (A shaded view on Fashion) - Best Conscious Fashion Film

Dropped, Certified Sports - Winner British Arrows Silver, Winner Best Director Young Arrows, Winner Cannes YDA, The Drum Ad of the Day

Kiyan Prince ‘Long Live The Prince’ Campaign - 7 x Campaign Big Awards - DMA & PR Week Awards - 4 x British Arrows (3 x Gold, 1 x Bronze) - 4 x D&AD (3 x Yellow, 1 x Graphite) - 1 x Cannes Lion (Titanium)

The Olympic Channel - Go Beyond The Snow & Ice - Nominated for 'Best Programme Spot' at the Promax BDA Awards - 2018

George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice’ campaign - Winner / Music Week Awards, Best Catalogue Marketing Campaign - 2018