Wide Medium Close
Award winning documentary cinematography and editing.
Who am I?
Over the past several years, my documentary filmmaking has evolved from humble beginnings into polished, character-driven stories fueled by a deep passion for human-interest storytelling. That journey has taken me across the East Coast, contributing to award-winning short films along the way. My name is Sean Marcus, and I am a documentary cinematographer and editor. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design and have since founded and operated my Savannah-based production company, Wide-Medium-Close.I collaborate with brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers to craft visually intentional and emotionally resonant stories — from concept through final delivery.
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Cinematography
Capturing on Netflix grade cinema equipment, I offer my eye in shot design and technical expertise developed under world class filmmakers, mentors, and now friends from the Savannah College of Art and Design.Wide, Medium, Close isn’t just how I shoot—it’s how I think. Every project starts by seeing the big picture, then finding the people at its heart, then drawing close enough to feel what they feel. This story-first approach reflects in my cinematography, creating stories that feel both intimate and cinematic.
Half Day (Up to 5 Hours)
$250
Full Day (5–10 Hours)
$500
Cutting the story
Half Day (Up to 5 Hours)
$250
Full Day (5–10 Hours)
$500
Specializations
[Color Grading, Sound Design & Mastering, and Graphic Effects]
$50/hour
Editing
Editing is rhythm, and the final stop in the storytelling process.At the beginning and end of every story is an exigence: a reason it must be told. Communication theorist Lloyd Bitzer defined exigence as “an imperfection marked by urgency” — a situation demanding response. In film, that urgency is the pulse beneath the cut.My role in post-production is to uncover why the story matters — why anyone should care — and shape the edit around that core.Through intentional story structuring, pacing, and emotional calibration, I build momentum toward that central need. From color grading that reinforces tone, to sound design that deepens immersion, to subtle graphic elements that guide the viewer’s focus.
Wide Medium Close
Award winning documentary cinematography and editing.
Cinematography
Half Day (Up to 5 Hours)
$250
Full Day (5–10 Hours)
$500* Professional Shot Design
* Cinema 4k Resolution [4096 x 2160] A-Roll and B-Roll
* Professional Audio
*Professional Lighting for Interview
Cinematography
Capturing on Netflix grade cinema equipment, I offer my eye in shot design and technical expertise developed under world class filmmakers, mentors, and now friends from the Savannah College of Art and Design.Wide, Medium, Close isn’t just how I shoot—it’s how I think. Every project starts by seeing the big picture, then finding the people at its heart, then drawing close enough to feel what they feel. This story-first approach reflects in my cinematography, creating stories that feel both intimate and cinematic.
Editing
Editing is rhythm, and the final stop in the storytelling process.At the beginning and end of every story is an exigence: a reason it must be told. Communication theorist Lloyd Bitzer defined exigence as “an imperfection marked by urgency” — a situation demanding response. In film, that urgency is the pulse beneath the cut.My role in post-production is to uncover why the story matters — why anyone should care — and shape the edit around that core.Through intentional story structuring, pacing, and emotional calibration, I build momentum toward that central need. From color grading that reinforces tone, to sound design that deepens immersion, to subtle graphic elements that guide the viewer’s focus.
Cutting the story
Half Day (Up to 5 Hours)
$250
Full Day (5–10 Hours)
$500
Specializations
[Color Grading, Sound Design & Mastering, and Graphic Effects]
$50/hour
Featured
Cinematography & Editing Reel [2025]
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