Laila Kuri Manzutto
Summary
I’m a student interested in film, music, art, and culture, with experience in different creative spaces, and collaborative environments. I’m a very curious and passionate person, drawn to experiences that broaden my perspective and deepen how I understand the world.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Intern
Tarek Atoui Studio
Paris, France
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in creating, organizing, and digitizing the studio archive (photos, videos, recordings, etc.).
- Maintained an inventory of all instruments, pieces, and materials coming in and out of the studio.
- Produced instruction manuals for all pieces being installed in galleries, museums, and private spaces.
- Assisted in organizing dinners and events for visitors.
- Constant communication with art institutions.
- Documented processes and activities for project reviews and team meetings.
Art Basel Booth Intern
kurimanzutto
Basel, Hong Kong, Paris
2019 - Current
- Engaged with visitors, providing information about artworks and artists on display.
- Organizing logistics and making available anything that anyone in the booth might need.
- Keeping the booth (food, documents, and library) organized.
"A Temporary Home"
Documentary Co-Director
Mexico City, Mexico
04.2024 - 05.2024
- A Temporary Home is a short documentary film I co-directed alongside Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas and filmmaker Juan Romo. It is a collection of interviews with people working on the frontlines of refugee and immigrant shelters in Mexico City.
- Edited film footage, integrating sound, and working with image.
- Organized interviews, transportation, equipment, scheduling, and fundraising.
Production Assistant
Play Lab Films - Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Yucatan, Mexico
08.2023 - 08.2023
- The PlayLab Film Workshop is an immersive, collaborative program where 50 filmmakers from around the world, supported by 9 producers and production assistants, each create their own short film in just two weeks. Held in Yucatán, Mexico, and guided by acclaimed filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul,
- Researched locations and gathered information for potential shooting sites.
- Assisted in organizing production schedules, resource allocation, and transportation.
- Assisted the production team and filmmakers as needed, 24/7.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology, Media And DIgital Practice (Honors)
Goldsmiths, University of London
LondonSkills
- Project management
- Digital media production
- Content organization
- Research and archive
- Event coordination
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in excel
Affiliations
Fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Studio Intern
Tarek Atoui Studio
09.2024 - 03.2025
"A Temporary Home"
Documentary Co-Director
04.2024 - 05.2024
Production Assistant
Play Lab Films - Apichatpong Weerasethakul
08.2023 - 08.2023
Art Basel Booth Intern
kurimanzutto
2019 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology, Media And DIgital Practice (Honors)
Goldsmiths, University of London