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I am Julián Martínez.

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Hannah, an aspiring Student Filmmaker at Elon University, has worked on over 30 short films and skits. Thriving behind the scenes, she's adept in video editing, lighting, sound, and camera work. Passionate about storytelling, she excels in collaborative team environments, eager to contribute innovative narratives to the filmmaking industry.

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EDUCATION

Elon University, Elon, NC                                                                                                                                           Graduates May 2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television Arts 

Minor: Business Administration

 

Matoaca High School, Chester, VA                                                                                                                                            2018-2022

         

SKILLS

Technology: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Cannon C70, Cannon t6i, Cannon C100

Social Media:   Instagram, TikTok, Editing, SEO, Graphic Design

 

INTERNSHIP 

Richmond Performing Arts Alliance, Richmond, VA                                                                          August 2021-July 2022

   Intern

  • Filmed and edited interviews and events for various organizations using Adobe Suite to showcase local artists and cultures

  • Operated camera while broadcasting monthly live events for local musical artists  

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Apple TV, Richmond, VA                                                                                                                                                     Summer of 2022

   Actor 

  • Acted as an extra in a multitude of High School Scenes for the show Swagger

 

Chick-fil-A, Chester, VA                                                                                                                       August 2020-September 2021

   Front of House

  • Assisted customers with processing orders and purchases

  • Communicated to customers through phone calls

 

Perkinson Center for the Arts, Chester, VA                                                                                                      June 2023-Current

   Front of House

  • Assisted customers with processing orders and purchases

  • Assisted community members and gave them the best possible experience with the arts

 

Elon University, Elon, NC                                                                                                                                September 2022-Current

   Broadcast Engineer 

  • Assist broadcasters weekly with any technical issues, to ensure quality broadcasts for the Elon community

   Gear Room

            Training and Accountability Coordinator                                                                           September 2024- Current

  • Trains 25 students on proper use and care of rental equipment, ensuring safe handling and reducing damage and other fines

            Gear Room Checkout Assistant                                                                             September 2022- September 2024

  • Resolved customer concerns about the film equipment by offering technical support and hands-on guidance, averaging 50 customers per week

 

SERVICE

USO Richmond, VA                                                                                                                                              December 2016 -Current

   Volunteer

  • Organizes and handed out items to service members

 

LEADERSHIP

Elon Tonight Elon, NC                                      

  Producer                                                                                                                                                                  December 2023-Current

  • Oversee the production and development of up to 6 short skits per semester, coordinating all assets for timely posting on YouTube

  • Coordinating various elements of these skits to bring them to fruition, including organizing and premiering the skits once a semester, casting and crewing skits once a semester, and taking over any role necessary to make the skit happen. 

   Social Media Manager                                                                                                               September 2022-December 2023

  • Created content, including TikToks and Instagram Reels to increase engagement by posting at least twice a week

  • Managed 3 social media accounts, updating twice a week and increasing followers by over 1000%

Relevant Classes

Communications Through the Global Age  (COM 1000)with Matthew Blomberg

Media Writing (COM 1100) with Alex Luchsinger

Sociology Through Film (SOC 1310) with Thomas Arcaro

Web and Mobile Communications (COM 2100) with Cheng Chen

Hollywood & Sundance (GBL 2015) with Kai Swanson & Matthew Blomberg

Creating Multimedia Content (COM 2200) with Vic Costello

Entertainment Media and Society (COM 2560) with Staci Saltz

Audio for Sound / Visual Media (COM 3540) with Bryan Baker

Writing for Cinema/ Television (COM 2160) with Brandon Booker

Physics of Sound (PHY 1050) with Jeremy Hohertz

Principles of Marketing (MKT 3110) with Julie Swanner

Narrative Aesthetics (CTA 3560) with Kai Swanson

Cinema Production (CTA 3260) with Meg Daniels

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FILM ACTIVITIES

Cinelon, Elon, NC                                                                                                                                                 September 2022-Current
  Group Member                                                                                                                            

  • Performs many on-set roles including Sound Designer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Script Supervisor, 1st AD, 1st AC, 2nd AC, and more, all culminating in a showcase of short films

  • Collaborates with diverse production teams to ensure smooth on-set operations and high-quality results, contributing to short films that have been successfully featured in film festivals.

Film Names
Job
Film Type
Company
Links
Atlantis
Extra
2025 Feature Film
I Am Other
Shit Detective
Producer
2024 Unscripted Short Film
Elon Tonight
Laundry Day
Producer
2024 Sketch
Elon Tonight
Falling Flat
Producer
2024 Short Sketch
Elon Tonight
What is: Revenge?
Producer
2024 Short Sketch
Elon Tonight
The Egg Sketch
Producer
2024 Short Sketch
Elon Tonight
Fidget
Script Supervisor
2024 Short Film
Elon Student's BFA Film
The Rehearsal
2nd AC
2024 Short Film
Cinelon
A Harmless Prank
Grip
2024 Short Film
Cinelon
Starts at 1:44:40
Samaya Twain Must Be Slain
Sound Mixer
2024 Short Film
Cinelon
"Wannabe Genius"
Bts Photographer / Lighting
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
"The Parrot"
Bts Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
"Boyfriend Ettiqute Class"
BTS Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Barbie and the Bros"
BTS Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"The Quaken"
Bts Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Mandela Effect"
BTS Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Magic Pocket"
BTS Photographer
2023 Skit
Elon Tonight
"Retribution"
Grip
2023 Short Film
Cinelon Sponsored
Watch Here!
"Reprise"
Writer, Producer
2023 Short Film
My own Independent Project
"Rorrim"
Grip
2023 Short Film
Cinelon Official
Watch Here
"Save Thespis"
Gaffer
2023 Short Film
Cinelon
"You Don't Own Her"
1st AD
2023 Short Film
Cinelon
"Extended Realities"
BTS Videographer
2023 Short Film
Elon Student's BFA
Watch Here!
"Limbo"
Social Media
2023 Short Film
Elon Student's BFA
Check it Out!
"8 AM"
Grip
2023 Short Film
Independent Project
"Incomplete"
Grip
2023 Short Film
Elon Student's BFA
"Confessions of a Productive Mind"
Boom Mike Op/ PA
2023 Short Film
Cinelon Official
Watch Here!
"Scratch Off"
Sound Mixer
2023 Short Film
Advanced Production Class
"The Last Date"
Script Supervisor
2023 Short Film
Cinelon Sponsered
Watch Here
"The Job"
Gaffer
2023 Short Film
Cinelon Official
Watch Here!
"The Hike"
Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Actor,Etc.
2023 Short Film
48 hour RVA or Cold Sweatshirt Productions
Watch Here!
"Oakfield"
Assistant Director
2023 Proof of Concept
Elon Student Television
"Juliette Interview"
PA
2023 Interview
Musicians Life
Watch Here!
"Elon Tonight's Endangerment"
Bts Photographer / Gaffer
2023 Game Show
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Open Mike Night"
Boom mike operator
2022 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Milo the Grouse"
Grip
2022 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Netflix Pitch"
PA
2022 Skit
Elon Tonight
Watch Here!
"Chance"
PA
2022 Short Film
Advanced Production Class
"Two Peas in a pod"
Boom mike operator, Grip, producer, editior
2022 Short Film
FreshTV
Watch Here!
"Don't Go Alone"
Co-writer, grip, sound mixer
2022 Short Film
48 hour for cinelon
Watch Here!
"Pamunkey Tribe Master Potter"
Editor
2022 Documentary
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

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