my work
a selection of projects across restaurants, brands, and lifestyle, focused on story, clarity, and results.
🍣 SushiByM
Short-form video documenting my omakase experience, edited into a clean, brand-friendly piece for their Instagram feed.
Highlight the atmosphere, plating, and guest experience to help attract diners and show the smooth flow of their omakase service.
goal:
Filmed and edited the entire piece, including pacing, macro food shots, color correction, ambient sound work, and transitions.
process:
Collaboratively posted with Sushi By M, giving them a polished reel that showcases their dining experience to new customers.
result:
☀️Carabao Napa
Short-form video created during one of Carabao’s first brunch services to help introduce the new menu and capture the restaurant’s atmosphere.
Show the warmth, plating, and Filipino identity of their brunch experience to help attract new diners.
goal:
Recorded the full visit, captured close-ups of key dishes, included a natural intro from the owner, added motion graphics and captions, and handled all pacing, sound, color, and macro emphasis to keep the experience cohesive.
process:
Gave Carabao a polished piece they could use to introduce their brunch menu and boost awareness for their new offering.
result:
🍦Dreyer’s
Short-form mock promo using ai-generated visuals to parody luxury ice cream ads.
goal:
Test a playful “expectation vs reality” concept to show how humor and contrast can drive attention for everyday brands.
Contrasted hyper-stylized fantasy shots with casual realism. Used tight pacing, simple copy, and ai-enhanced visuals to land the punchline.
process:
result:
A humorous spec spot that demonstrates brand voice flexibility and the ability to turn everyday moments into scroll-stopping social content.
💻CalHacks 12.0 Recap (Elastic)
Edited a full-length event recap for Elastic using client-provided footage. Handled all post-production and creative direction to turn raw clips into a fast, high-energy highlight piece. Blended sponsor visibility, crowd moments, and winner interviews into a cohesive narrative that matched Elastic’s brand tone.
Position Elastic as a strong, high-visibility sponsor at CalHacks through a polished recap they could use for marketing and future recruiting.
goal:
Organized raw clips, tightened pacing, integrated interviews, cleaned audio, added motion elements, and color corrected to match Elastic’s tone.
process:
DDelivered a professional recap Elastic repurposed for social proof, sponsorship visibility, and future CalHacks presence.