Hi, I’m Mel!

From creating social videos for global brands to helping like-minded creatives jump-start their freelance career… together, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Turning your visions to video

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Helping you enter your freelance era

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Turning your visions to video • Helping you enter your freelance era •

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It all started in 2018

I was in my last year of university, studying anthropology, and had no idea what I’d be doing once I threw my cap in the air to receive that £50K+ worth of paper telling me I had successfully completed my education.

I knew I wanted to work in the creative industry but how I’d make that happen was a mystery. What could I do? Who would I do it for? I was stumped. So I took to my career advisor, Bridget, and told her my dream “I want to be a documentary filmmaker”. Her response: “Amazing, let’s make that happen.” Spoiler alert: I am not a documentary filmmaker.

Together we fixed my CV

and prepared me for the annual ‘Creative Careers Open Day’. Buzzing with excitement, I attended the open day and it was here that I was introduced to Karma, a production company that would jump-start my career in the creative industry. I was in awe as I watched their showreel and listened as their director told us about the amazing work they did. I was sold…

“I NEED to work here”, I thought to myself, and after some emailing back and forth with Karma’s production coordinator, Monique, I was given the chance to interview and got the job! I worked my a** off and ended that internship with a full-time job and, before I knew it, I was a junior producer/editor being paid to create videos.

I loved every minute of it

and learned so much that I outgrew my environment and eventually moved on to work for Stylist Magazine as a senior producer/editor.

It was during my time there that I started to hone my skills as a video editor and thanks to the guidance and support of my boss, Scott, I leaped into the big bad world of freelancing.

It was the best decision I ever made.

At the end of 2022, more than 4 years after that creative careers open day, I started my freelance video editing business and since then I’ve worked for some of the biggest names in the game: Tinder, Urban Decay, Boots, Nike…

It has been unbeliveably fulfilling

but unsurprisingly, it hasn’t been without its fair share of stress, confusion, and at times, loneliness. I knew nobody else who freelanced and I had to learn most of the job on the fly. How do I find clients? What happens if I’m not paid on time? What even is an NDA?

Well, I figured it out with the help of Google and a few more amazing people (shoutout Nicole!) and here we are today.

Reading this you may be under the impression

that a lot of my success was pure luck, but as the former senior video editor at Karma, Joe, used to say: “Luck is the combination of hard work and opportunity”, and my god did I work hard. But honestly? If it weren’t for all of the incredible people I mentioned so far (my “opportunities”) I wouldn’t be where I am today.

So, I decided to pay it forward and now, I coach other creatives who want to take ownership of their careers and go from full-time to freelance, so that one day they too can look back in awe at all they’ve accomplished and shout me out on their websites (I’m joking… kinda 🤭).

So no, I didn’t become a documentary filmmaker… Instead, I became a kickass video editor and freelance coach. Suffice it to say, I’m happy with how everything turned out ⚡

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Client Love

  • "It's rare to come across a creative THIS good"

    I honestly want to gatekeep Mel (but I won’t…). Mel was organised, professional, honest, and great fun to work alongside. They have a real knack for understanding brand values and breathing life into a piece of work, as well as just going above and beyond the entire project! It’s rare to come across a creative professional who is THIS good.

    Phoebe M-W
    Social Media Manager
    Lucozade Ribena Suntory

  • "Unteachable appetite for creative expression"

    Melissa is a highly accomplished editor with an unteachable appetite for creative expression and the development of their own technical abilities. Since first working together, I've been able to watch Mel go from strength to strength as a video editor and motion graphics artist, and I can trust them to deliver on every project we collaborate on. I have no doubt that they're heading for the top and I look forward to watching their career flourish, and rightly so.

    Scott Nelson
    CEO & Founder
    Boxed Off Productions

  • "A pleasure to work with"

    Equipped with a keen eye for detail, strong technical proficiencies in editing, great communication skills, and an enthusiastic attitude, Melissa was a pleasure to work with. Consistently responding to feedback via effective revisions, and always delivering on time, I hope we get the chance to collaborate again in the future!

    Nathan Stassin
    Video Editor
    FOMO Studios

  • "An absolute dream to have on board!"

    Mel was an absolute dream to have on board with our video editing project! We were producing a huge amount of ECOM videos, each with its own intricate and specific details. They were always willing to do what was best for the content and ensured that everything was super organised. It made the whole process a breeze!

    Frankie Birch
    B. The Agency
    Senior Social Media Manager

  • "I'm always confident I'll receive a fantastic end product"

    Mel always puts 110% into every project. They are incredibly talented, particularly with social edits and motion graphics work. When working with Mel, I'm always confident I'll receive a fantastic end product. The professionalism, excellent communication, great judgment, and positive vibes mean that Mel is always at the top of my list!

    Nicole Rixon
    CEO & Founder
    Bridget Productions

  • "They exceed our expectation each time we work with them"

    Working with Mel is a total pleasure. They approach every creative challenge with a positive, can-do attitude and don’t let typical project challenges suppress that energy. The biggest compliment you can give an editor or designer is that of trust, and working with Mel I know they’re going to understand the ask, flex when needed, and exceed our expectations each time we work with them.

    Steve Whittington
    Creative Director
    AnalogFolk

  • "A safe pair of hands – highly recommend!"

    Working with Mel is a pleasure. They're quick to pick up what's required on a brief, work efficiently and autonomously, and are also super bubbly and friendly – just a joy to deal with! We trust Mel, they’re a safe pair of hands. Highly recommend!

    Amy Straker-Lonnen
    Programme Director
    Freelance

  • "I was booking them onto the next job before the first one had finished"

    I have enjoyed every moment of working with Mel and was booking them onto the next job before the first one had finished. Their trustworthiness shines through and gave me loads of confidence in both their ability to do a great job and to meet the tight deadlines we were set. I can see Mel becoming a valued freelance resource for us and I can’t wait to see what amazing work we can produce together in the future.

    Danny Mendoza-Hall
    Creative Director & Founder
    Fondness

  • "A producer's dream"

    Working with Mel has been an absolute pleasure. It’s great to have someone come in and show they had passion for both the work and the brand, it really shows in the final edits. The initiative and craft were a producer’s dream.

    Ryan Goodman
    Producer
    William Grant & Sons

  • "Looking forward to collaborating again soon!"

    Working with Mel has been an absolute pleasure. Their creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering engaging motion graphics has truly impressed our team. From concept to execution, Mel consistently exceeded expectations, bringing our projects to life with flair and finesse. Not only did they meet deadlines with ease, but they also maintained open communication throughout the process, ensuring that every aspect of the project was aligned with our vision. Looking forward to collaborating again soon!

    Meg Fisher
    Creator Lead
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