Where reputation is earned, not bought.
Where trust is the only currency that matters.
The System
Most platforms let anyone message anyone. We built something cleaner.
Clients post jobs with a minimum rank requirement. Editors apply — no spam, no cold messages, no chaos.
Client funds lock the moment work starts. Released only when the client approves. Neither side can get cheated.
Deliver great work → earn trust → rank up → unlock faster payouts, lower fees, and better clients.
No follower counts. No paid boosts. Clients hire based on your track record and actual proof of work.
The Forge Ranks
Your rank controls your access, payout speed, and minimum price floor. It is not cosmetic.
Mythic editors enter a permanent global leaderboard — ranked by trust, recognized forever.
Why It Actually Works
Skill moves you up — not how long you've been here. A great editor at Spark won't stay at Spark.
No cold messages. Apply-only communication. Daily limits enforced. Every interaction is intentional.
Funds locked before work starts, every time. No ghosting, no payment risk, no exceptions.
Questions
Video editors — beginners who want to grow fast, and professionals who want better clients with zero spam. Also for clients who are done with chaotic platforms and zero accountability.
When a client hires you, their money locks into a secure hold. Not in their pocket, not in yours. The moment they approve your delivery, it releases to you. If something goes wrong, PortForge steps in. Nobody gets robbed.
Yes — a small cut per transaction, standard for any marketplace. Higher-ranked editors pay lower fees. We grow when you grow.
Early members lock their username forever, get a visible Founding Member badge on their profile, and get first access when we open. The platform will be invite-only at launch — your name is your key.
All of them. Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut — the platform doesn't care what you use. Your portfolio and reputation do the talking.
Yes. Every payment goes through escrow. Every dispute goes through platform mediation. No direct deals, no PayPal links in DMs, no grey areas. The system is built to protect both sides from day one.
Join the founding members. Lock in your name before we open.
Founding members get permanent status, priority access, and their username locked for life. No credit card needed.