Clear communication
You always know the schedule, the shot list, and where the edit stands.
About
Nice to meet you
I'm Mara Solheim, a freelance videographer & filmmaker based in Seoul, South Korea. I care about honest stories and images that stay with you.
Background
A filmmaker who chases the real moment
This is placeholder copy — swap it for your own story. Keep it warm and specific.
I've spent the last decade behind a camera, telling stories for brands, artists, and people on the most important days of their lives. I started cutting skate videos on a borrowed laptop, worked my way through news, weddings, and commercial sets, and learned that the gear matters far less than knowing what a scene is actually about.
My favorite shoots are the ones where the story isn't obvious yet. I like showing up early, talking to the people in front of the lens until they forget it's there, and waiting for the honest moment instead of staging a fake one. When it works, you don't notice the camera at all — you just feel what the person on screen is feeling.
Off the clock I shoot 16mm film, over-research coffee, and mentor younger camera operators. If a story you care about needs a filmmaker who will treat it that carefully, I'd love to hear what you're working on.
Principles
How I like to work
Care about craft
The details matter — framing, sound, and the last 10% of the color grade.
Story over spectacle
I shoot toward what the film is really about, not just pretty B-roll.
Calm on set
No drama, no ego — a relaxed crew and a set that stays on schedule.
Kind words
What clients say
“The film captured our founder better than anything we'd ever shot. Calm on set, meticulous in the edit, and delivered ahead of schedule.”
“Our wedding film still makes both families cry. She caught moments we didn't even know were happening.”
Details
Where I am
Seoul, South Korea
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FAQ
Common questions
Most edits are delivered two to four weeks after the shoot, depending on length and revisions. Weddings and documentaries can run longer. I'll give you a firm date in the proposal.
Let's make something
Send me a note about your film and I'll reply within two business days.