Hi, I'm Erin! — Erin McGoff

Hi, I’m Erin!

Erin is an award-winning NYC-based director, documentary filmmaker & editor who loves to tell nuanced stories grounded in journalism that challenge perspectives and create empathy, sparking positive change.
Upon graduating from American University (Film & Marketing), she received the *AU SoC Woman of the Year Award* and an *International Reporting Fellowship* from the Pulitzer Center to support her debut feature film, *This Little Land of Mines* (Amazon), which was picked up for domestic + international distribution.
Erin also has several short documentaries, *New York is Silent* *(Pulitzer Center),* *Southern Sustainability*, and *Darrouzett, TX* *(PBS Reel South)*. As an editor, creator, and/or director, she has worked with clients like Google, National Geographic, Capital One, Ogilvy, Hilton, and Under Armour.
In addition to being a filmmaker, Erin is also a TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube content creator with 3.7M+ followers. Her content niches include career advice, film industry, new york city, a cabin build, and life advice/personal development.
Recently, she won three Silver Telly Awards (Editing, Documentary, and Social Impact), the Clio Prize for Visualizing History/Advancement for Women in Film, an Impact Doc Award, and Best Director at DOC LA.
Erin currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, **Michael**, and puppy-dog, Olive. She is currently directing a documentary about a very exciting story.

directing style //

In my opinion, a good director is a great leader. A good director inspires a team. They spend time crafting a clear vision. They’re organized and respectful, yet decisive. They create a space for talented people to work & get out of their way. I think of myself as an orchestra conductor. No, I don’t personally play cello or tuba, I don’t write the sheet music—I don’t try to do it all myself. But I stand up in front of all those talented people, listen, and then give them the direction they need. Directing is problem-solving, and while I don’t have all the answers—I will always be there to work with you to find solutions.

editing style //

My editing style is nuanced, contemporary, compassionate, and emotional. My core belief is that filmmaking is all about making people feel — and editing is the tool we use to elicit emotion. I’m a story-driven driven editor who will always put myself in the shoes of the featured character(s). I pay attention to the smallest details. I won’t rest until that color and sound design are just right. If the scene isn’t working, let’s kill it. I do things the right way the first time. I communicate clearly and thrive off of collaboration. I’m decisive. Editing can be tough—and I love the challenge.