Video Production · Social Content · Editing

Good stories deserve to be seen

I'm James Drum, a video producer and editor based in Southeast Michigan. I help businesses, organizations and creators turn ideas, events and everyday moments into engaging video and social content.

Available for local and remote projects

Video editing workspace with dual monitors
Video production & editing Social media content Podcast video & post-production Promotional storytelling
What I can help with

Content that works
for your business

01 / PRODUCTION

Video Production

Professional video for businesses, organizations, events and people with a story to tell.

  • Promotional and brand videos
  • Event coverage
  • Interviews and testimonials
02 / SOCIAL CONTENT

Social Media & Content

Useful, consistent content that helps your business stay visible and give people a reason to engage.

  • Reels, Shorts and vertical clips
  • Content planning and repurposing
  • Photo and post-ready assets
03 / POST-PRODUCTION

Editing & Podcasts

Polished edits that make existing footage more focused, engaging and ready to publish.

  • Podcast editing and clips
  • Color, audio and finishing
  • Long-form to short-form edits
Selected work & production

A look behind the content

James working on a shoot at Michigan Stadium

Event & Broadcast Production

On-location production, event coverage and capturing the moments that matter.

Video production setup in an office

Business & Brand Stories

Video content designed to introduce a business, communicate its value and connect with its audience.

Cafe owner serving a customer

Local Business Content

People, products and everyday moments that help customers get to know a business.

Close view of a video editing workstation

Editing & Post-Production

Turning raw footage into clear, finished stories and social-ready edits.

Watch the work

Video portfolio

A straightforward process

From first idea
to finished content

01. Talk it through

We discuss your goals, audience, timeline and what success looks like.

02. Plan the content

We agree on the concept, format, shoot needs and deliverables.

03. Create & refine

I produce or edit the content and work through feedback.

04. Ready to publish

You receive finished files formatted for their intended use.

James Drum headshot
A little about me

Creative problem-solving, with a production mindset

I'm James Drum. I work across video production, editing, podcast content and digital creative projects. I enjoy helping businesses and creators find the story worth telling, then shaping it into content people can watch, share and remember.

From a single promotional video to a steady flow of social clips, I bring a practical, hands-on approach to getting good work finished and ready to use.

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Have a project in mind?

Let's make something
worth watching

Tell me what you're working on, what kind of content you need, and what you're hoping to accomplish. I'll get back to you to discuss the next step.

Get in touch

James Drum

realdrumvideo@gmail.com

Southeast Michigan · Local & remote projects