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Valerie Romanello

Filmmaker, Writer, Editor
Greater Phoenix Area,AZ

Summary

Creative filmmaker with 6 years of experience in film and video production. Adept at leading film and video projects from inception to completion, scheduling and coordinating shoots, writing and editing scenes, managing production budget, and create social media content for marketing.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

UC Irvine
9 2023 - 06.2024
  • Rented out equipment to students and guided them on how to use it.
  • Tested the equipment before giving it out to students and managed any problems that could damage it.
  • Assisted students with any questions they had, improving communication and customer service skills.
  • Edited videos as marketing for the department's social media page.

Radio Host

KUCI Radio
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Created music playlists each week to play live on air.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Operated studio sound boards, desks, and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.

Video Editor

Live Good Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created short-form videos for social media posts.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.

Short Film Director

Remembrance (2024)
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Led pre-production efforts, including casting, location scouting, and crew hiring, resulting in well-organized film shoots.
  • Directed actors and crews to create a vision for film and bring script to life.
  • Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of film.
  • Selected as a finalist for Zotfest 2024

Short Film Director

La Flor Más Hermosa (2024)
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Continued personal growth as a filmmaker by leading pre-production efforts, directing actors and crews, and creating the final version of the film by editing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Film And Media Studies

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2024

Associate Degree in Science - Film, Television, and Electronic Media

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

Video Editing

Production Budgeting and Scheduling

Camera Operation

Handling, Inspecting, and Installing Equipment

Screenwriting

Directing Experience

Collaborative Teamwork

Marketing

Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Timeline

Short Film Director

La Flor Más Hermosa (2024)
05.2024 - 06.2024

Short Film Director

Remembrance (2024)
02.2024 - 03.2024

Radio Host

KUCI Radio
10.2023 - 04.2024

Video Editor

Live Good Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022

Production Technician

UC Irvine
9 2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Film And Media Studies

University of California, Irvine

Associate Degree in Science - Film, Television, and Electronic Media

Orange Coast College
Valerie RomanelloFilmmaker, Writer, Editor