A system and method for creating and transferring media files is provided. The system and method allow for the transfer of files to a specific location on remote storage without having to first create the specific location on the remote storage system. The method comprises the steps of: receiving an input corresponding to a selected working directory; capturing at least one media file with a processor-based device; automatically renaming the media file to include an indicia corresponding to the selected working directory; receiving a transfer command; transferring the media file to remote storage, and instructing the remote storage to create a storage folder based on the indicia, and to store the media file in the storage folder. The system comprises at least one processor-based device comprising memory, a processor, input means, capturing means, a renaming module, a communications unit and a file transfer module.