“Working and developing a relationship with Sommer has been one of the most uplifting, motivating, and energizing experiences I’ve ever had. This woman is all love, empowerment, and determination. 

She exuded full trust and confidence in me from the first day we met when I began editing one of her films, Another Day. I undoubtedly know that she deeply cares about my opinion and trusts any creative approach I wish to take in our collaborations. If certain ideas don’t manifest as expected, she never makes me feel like it was time wasted to try it out. If ideas end up working out, she is enthusiastic about the progress.

She is both polite and direct with a perfect dose of humor when offering feedback.

She sets the bar high, but never has unrealistic expectations. She is a natural leader by the way she uplifts and trusts the members of her team for what they are there to do.

It was one of the most successful editing collaborations I have ever had and we are now onto our second project together.

To all my editors, you know collaborative editing is the biggest nightmare, and can you show you sides of yourself you never want to see again. Sommer has brought out a side in me that I hope I never lose. A side that has high faith in what’s possible, what stories can be told, and how beautifully they can be executed.

It seems that you often have to choose whether you’ll work with someone who is highly skilled in their field, or someone who you know is easy and enjoyable to work with.

So when you find someone who carries both of those characteristics… that is a dream come true. And that is working with Sommer Martin.”

— Polly Lisicak, Two Cent Productions