About me

Originally from Southern California, Marlene bounced around from city to city within the United States as a child wondering where she would land. As an adult, she is now a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a BFA in Film & Digital Media and a current MA student at the London Film School and still curious about where she'll land. Her 16mm directorial debut 'SANGRE' was an Official Selection of the San Pedro International Film Festival 2017, and explored the theme of 'unconditional love' and raised the question 'could you love someone after learning the ugliest truth about them?' As she continues directing, she hopes to improve her skills in telling stories that are deeply personal and to continue to ask tough questions through her work.

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Projects

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  SANGREAfter a mother realizes her daughter's a killer, she must quickly cope before the cops arrive. 16mm short film, shot in London.
• FEMMEWhen a woman catches her lover in a compromising situation, she decides to act in a rather extreme manner. Experimental short film, shot on a Canon 60D.

Projects credited in

• 'Remains' - 35mm, film, short

Work history

Co-Producer, 'We Choose To Go'The London Film School
Sep 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
• Supervised early development and pre-production stages, developed and maintained a £7,500 budget. • Successfully crowdfunded £3,200 via Kickstarter, exceeding our goal by 148%. • Oversaw and managed a studio shoot, including a set build, transport and catering.
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Key Videographer, LA Film FestFilm Independent
Jun 2015Los Angeles, United StatesFreelance
Lead on licensed shoots, operated Canon Cinema lens kit. Worked on the press lines to build a relationship with publicists to secure coverage. Covered various events including awards receptions and panels.

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Skills

• Editing Film
• Photo Editing
• 35mm Film Photography
• Budget Management
• Production Planning
• Crowd Funding
• Event Cinematography
• Event Filming
• Digital Production
• Cinematography

Education

MA FilmmakingThe London Film School
Sep 2016London, United Kingdom
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BFA Film & Digital Media ProductionUniversity of New Mexico
Aug 2011 - May 2015Albuquerque, United States

Awards

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Official Selection of the San Pedro International Film Festival 2017San Pedro International Film Festival
'SANGRE', Writer/Director. 2 min, 16mm short film, shot in London.
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Winner, Best Short Narrative, Culver City Film Festival 2016Culver City Film Festival
'Halvor's Radio', Associate Producer. Short film, shot in Albuquerque.