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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

• Creative directing and consulting in the AAA video game, entertainment, tech industries, specializing in video production, visual storytelling and cinematic development.• Guided brand development, video production, and creative strategy for 5 clients, including contributing to k-ID's success in securing a $45 million seed investment.• Developed real-time cinematics, marketing trailers, promotional content, and concept pitches that elevated storytelling and visual fidelity… Show more • Creative directing and consulting in the AAA video game, entertainment, tech industries, specializing in video production, visual storytelling and cinematic development.• Guided brand development, video production, and creative strategy for 5 clients, including contributing to k-ID's success in securing a $45 million seed investment.• Developed real-time cinematics, marketing trailers, promotional content, and concept pitches that elevated storytelling and visual fidelity, driving a 43% increase in campaign engagement.• Established efficient creative workflows with clients, fostering seamless collaboration, aligning strategic priorities, and enhancing production pipelines to consistently deliver high-impact assets with improved quality.Key Clients and Partners: TakeTwo, Private Division, Wētā Workshop, k-ID, Virtex Stadium. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

• Directed the creative vision, narrative, and cinematic production for the globally renowned Rocket League franchise, producing more than 215 cinematic and promotional assets across 23 seasons and 61 IP partnerships, resulting in 267 million combined views across platforms.• Oversaw $4 million in annual production budgets, collaborating with game directors, designers, and publishing teams to execute cohesive, high-quality video-driven campaigns for Rocket League, Fortnite, and the Epic… Show more • Directed the creative vision, narrative, and cinematic production for the globally renowned Rocket League franchise, producing more than 215 cinematic and promotional assets across 23 seasons and 61 IP partnerships, resulting in 267 million combined views across platforms.• Oversaw $4 million in annual production budgets, collaborating with game directors, designers, and publishing teams to execute cohesive, high-quality video-driven campaigns for Rocket League, Fortnite, and the Epic Games ecosystem, contributing to a 152% increase in its player base.• Managed end-to-end cinematic production pipelines with a team of 12 staff and 23 vendors, delivering assets that increased video output by 13% and improved viewer engagement for marketing campaigns by 36%.• Created cinematic content by combining narrative writing, world-building, camera work, animation, and editing, enhancing player sentiment through immersive experiences that fostered deeper engagement with the game's world.Partners, Products, and Titles: Rocket League, Fortnite, Disney, Nike, LucasFilm, Warner Bros., Netflix, DC, Universal, Pixar, Star Wars, Formula 1. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

• Led video production for the highly acclaimed video game Rocket League, overseeing the creation of all trailers, branding, and promotional assets, including IP partner-based content, helping the game achieve recognition as a top-five console franchise across PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.• Integrated efficient creative workflows with partners, reducing production delays by 32% while increasing overall asset quality.• Delivered 97 high-impact trailers, cinematics… Show more • Led video production for the highly acclaimed video game Rocket League, overseeing the creation of all trailers, branding, and promotional assets, including IP partner-based content, helping the game achieve recognition as a top-five console franchise across PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.• Integrated efficient creative workflows with partners, reducing production delays by 32% while increasing overall asset quality.• Delivered 97 high-impact trailers, cinematics, and social videos for major updates, DLC launches, in-game events, and Esports, contributing to a staggering 315% increase in player acquisition and engagement.Partners, Products, and Titles: Nintendo, Jurassic World, Batman, Fast & Furious, James Bond, Transformers, Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, Hotwheels, NBA, NFL, MLB. Show less

San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego

• Produced 75 videos that boosted client social media engagement by 13% while optimizing post-production pipelines to reduce delivery times by 27%.• Spearheaded collaboration with a full-service creative branding team, delivering motion graphics, logo animations, and style guides, enhancing brand identity for high-profile clients such as Sony Electronics.• Designed and delivered distinctive video content, including cross-platform brand suites, pitch materials, and large-scale… Show more • Produced 75 videos that boosted client social media engagement by 13% while optimizing post-production pipelines to reduce delivery times by 27%.• Spearheaded collaboration with a full-service creative branding team, delivering motion graphics, logo animations, and style guides, enhancing brand identity for high-profile clients such as Sony Electronics.• Designed and delivered distinctive video content, including cross-platform brand suites, pitch materials, and large-scale billboard projections, contributing to over 17 successful campaigns and key client initiatives.Clients and Brands: Sony Electronics, The Mirage Las Vegas, Qualcomm, Art of Shaving. Show less

Temecula, Ca

• Supported production with 3D art, animation and video editing for the development of multiple video and branding campaigns for a variety of brands and products.