Nina Vallado
Vancouver,WA
Summary
I am a documentary filmmaker and editor with a passion for nonfiction storytelling. With several years of experience in the industry, I have directed and edited several documentary films that have been screened at festivals and won awards. Notably, my film Sisterly was nominated for a student Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. I am skilled in all aspects of documentary filmmaking, from research and pre-production to filming and post-production. My strengths include creating engaging and impactful narratives, collaborating with crew and subjects, and managing tight schedules and budgets. I am a creative problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced and challenging environments. I am dedicated to producing high-quality work that resonates with audiences and sparks conversations about important issues. I am seeking new opportunities to collaborate with like-minded professionals and to bring compelling stories to life through the power of documentary filmmaking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Film Editor
Kid Sister
Vancouver, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted on feature films Little Bone Lodge (2022) and It's What's Inside (2022).
- Currently assisting on 4-part documentary series, Soul Patrol, produced by Park Pictures and Bad Robot.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
Film Editor
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
Visual Storyteller
North Pacific Union Conference
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Created podcast series, Filling the Gap, a documentary style podcast telling the stories of gaps in our lives and in society.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Production Assistant
Spark Media, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
- Post-production assistant for documentary feature film, First Lady of the Revolution
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Operated camera for video productions for Syrian Refugee Crisis campaigns, Conversations with the Dalai Lama, and marketing materials for fundraising.
Podcast Editor/Producer
Adventist Learning Community
Berrien Springs, MI
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Producer, co-writer and editor for investigative podcast, How the Church Works.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Documentary Film
05.2017
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Premier Pro and FCX Expertise
- Sound Design
- Creative Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Story Development
- Short Stories
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Film Editor - Kid Sister
02.2022 - Current
Podcast Editor/Producer - Adventist Learning Community
02.2020 - 01.2022
Film Editor - Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Visual Storyteller - North Pacific Union Conference
09.2017 - 12.2019
Production Assistant - Spark Media, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2016
Andrews University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Documentary Film
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