Mariel Guerra

Everyone's got a story to tell.
Here's mine.

I'm Mariel, a designer and filmmaker based in Cebu, Philippines.

I work on projects related to web and graphic design, as well as production design, post-production: video editing, color correction, color grading, and sound design.

My story begins with silly little doodles I made stories around using a drawing program called Kid Pix, which eventually evolved into humble little school video projects.

I took up Biology in college with the goal of becoming a doctor (I know, very out of character), but ended up working as a video editor after graduating from pre-med in 2015. I fell in love with my job and since then, I haven’t stopped taking courses and pursuing careers that help expand my skillsets as a creative.

Video Editor @ ChannelFix.com, LLC

Video Editor, ChannelFix.com, LLC

1 yr 8 mos | Cebu, Philippines & Xiamen, China

  • Produced content, created graphics and videos for online video tournaments, ads, and interviews, and made Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects templates
  • Established a streamlined workflow by building an onboarding process, setting up a Premiere Pro export settings preset, and providing documentation of protocols for the various stages of production, thereby increasing productivity, efficiency, and organization
  • Trained a Chinese sister company post-production team on standard video editing and graphic design practices and developed an effective communication strategy within the workplace by bridging the Philippine and Chinese teams
Working as a graphic designer, trusted to create with complete artistic freedom alongside other artists in Shenzhen, China, is what allowed me to relive my childhood passion, and it was only in 2020 that I finally decided to study film.
Graphic Designer @ Benyi Global

Graphic Designer, Benyi Global

Mar 2019-Sep 2019 | Shenzhen, China

  • Created visual identity, packaging designs, and promotional materials for local and foreign brands
  • Organized campaigns and exhibitions alongside the project manager
Designer & Filmmaker @ Self-Employed

WEB/GRAPHIC Designer & Filmmaker, Self-Employed

Sep 2019-Present | Cebu, Philippines

  • Freelancing as a video editor, colorist, production designer, production manager and web/graphic designer
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Although COVID-19 has concluded my studies, it has not succeeded in stopping my pursuit of mastering the art of film.
Freelance Video Editor @ G Diaries

Freelance Video Editor, G Diaries

Sep 2021-Oct 2021 | Cebu, Philippines

  • Editing and Sound Design done for G Diaries Season 9 Episode 2: Be Climate-Change Ready and Season 9 Episode 4: Wildlife Treasures
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Fast forward to now, I’m fortunate to have opened enough doors that to this day, I’m still able to continue to expand my knowledge as I work with like-minded people who share the love I have for storytelling, in whatever form it may take.
Web Designer @ Newlogic

Web Designer, Newlogic

Nov 2021-Present | Cebu, Philippines

  • Creates wireframes, user interfaces, and mockups for websites, produces graphics, edits photos and videos using Figma, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro, respectively
  • Collaborates with project managers and software developers to come up with practical and intuitive design solutions that best suit clients' needs
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To be continued...

My story begins with silly little doodles I made stories around using a drawing program called Kid Pix, which eventually evolved into humble little school video projects.

I took up Biology in college with the goal of becoming a doctor (I know, very out of character), but ended up working as a video editor after graduating from pre-med in 2015. I fell in love with my job and since then, I haven’t stopped taking courses and pursuing careers that help expand my skillsets as a creative.

Graphic Designer @ Benyi Global

Graphic Designer, Benyi Global

Mar 2019-Sep 2019 | Shenzhen, China

  • Created visual identity, packaging designs, and promotional materials for local and foreign brands
  • Organized campaigns and exhibitions alongside the project manager
Designer & Filmmaker @ Self-Employed

WEB/GRAPHIC Designer & Filmmaker, Self-Employed

Sep 2019-Present | Cebu, Philippines

  • Freelancing as a video editor, colorist, production designer, production manager and web/graphic designer
Freelance Video Editor @ G Diaries

Freelance Video Editor, G Diaries

Sep 2021-Oct 2021 | Cebu, Philippines

  • Editing and Sound Design done for G Diaries Season 9 Episode 2: Be Climate-Change Ready and Season 9 Episode 4: Wildlife Treasures
Fast forward to now, I’m fortunate to have opened enough doors that to this day, I’m still able to continue to expand my knowledge as I work with like-minded people who share the love I have for storytelling, in whatever form it may take.
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To be continued...

Video Editor @ ChannelFix.com, LLC

Video Editor, ChannelFix.com, LLC

1 yr 8 mos | Cebu, Philippines & Xiamen, China

  • Produced content, created graphics and videos for online video tournaments, ads, and interviews, and made Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects templates
  • Established a streamlined workflow by building an onboarding process, setting up a Premiere Pro export settings preset, and providing documentation of protocols for the various stages of production, thereby increasing productivity, efficiency, and organization
  • Trained a Chinese sister company post-production team on standard video editing and graphic design practices and developed an effective communication strategy within the workplace by bridging the Philippine and Chinese teams
Working as a graphic designer, trusted to create with complete artistic freedom alongside other artists in Shenzhen, China, is what allowed me to relive my childhood passion, and it was only in 2020 that I finally decided to study film.
Gallery Image 1-1
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Although COVID-19 has concluded my studies, it has not succeeded in stopping my pursuit of mastering the art of film.
Web Designer @ Newlogic

Web Designer, Newlogic

Nov 2021-Present | Cebu, Philippines

  • Creates wireframes, user interfaces, and mockups for websites, produces graphics, edits photos and videos using Figma, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro, respectively
  • Collaborates with project managers and software developers to come up with practical and intuitive design solutions that best suit clients' needs
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Education

BS Biology

BS Biology

Cebu Doctor's University

2013-2015

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

UV New School of Art & Design

2017-2018

Filmmaking

Filmmaking

Film & Media Arts International Academy

2019-2020