About Me.
From a small town in southern North Carolina, I, Vex Claudio, currently attend Loyola Marymount University in Los Angles, California, actively learning and gaining experience in all aspects of film production with my focus on visual storytelling and cinematography. While not participating on film sets during the school semesters, I do freelance for my community by offering video and editing services for a variety of events and occasions. I focus on capturing moments and memories that can last a life time.
Education
2022-2025
Bachelor of Arts: Film and TV Production
Loyola Marymount University
2019-2022
Associate of Arts
Robeson Community College
2017-2022
High School Diploma
Early College High School at RCC
Technical Skills
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Cloud
Final Draft 12
Final Cut Pro
AVID Media Composer
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Time management
Problem solving
Communication
Leadership
Work Experience
Warner Bros. Discovery, Burbank, CA June 2024 – August 2024
Creative Development and Story Intern
• Shadowed creative executives and assistants weekly, acquiring industry insight on production meetings, project management, and executive decision-making processes.
• Reviewed a multitude of clips, dailies, and VFX turnovers, evaluating the production quality and identifying the emerging styles of projects in development.
• Identified and pitched an unacquired intellectual property (IP) as a potential theatrical production that aligns with studio’s filmography.
LMU First To Go, Los Angeles, CA Oct 2023 – Present
Producer
• Spearheaded a dynamic collaboration with a First-Gen organization, driving the production of a student-initiated TV series dedicated to delivering relatable content for first gen identifying students.
• Skillfully managed the allocation of financial grants and awards, adeptly budgeting resources for essential equipment and logistics under tight deadlines to ensure seamless production operations.
• Conducted and executed detailed planning for production, including location scouting, securing rental equipment, and orchestrating focus groups to enhance the series’ authenticity.
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LMU Residence Hall Association, Los Angeles, CA May 2023 – May 2024
Director of Marketing
• Utilized a strong digital presence to strategically promote on-campus events, resulting in 25% online followers and audience engagement.
• Developed visually captivating marketing materials using Canva and Photoshop, crafting engaging social media posts by employing a brand style that reflects current trends.
• Collaborated with team members weekly to establish organized workflows for event planning, engaging with advisors in receiving necessary event details for producing marketing materials.
Organizations
April 2021 - Present
Thrive Scholars
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Selected as one of 200 students for 6-year college success and professional development program for high achieving, underrepresented first-generation talent.
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Participated in two summers of a comprehensive Career Development Program, including professional career coaching, case studies, and projects to hone analytical writing and communication skills.
October 2022 - Present
LMU School of Film and Television
• Director of Photography - "National Pride" (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Director of Photography - "Stillthing" (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Gaffer - "Blindside" (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Gaffer - "Subscribe" (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Gaffer – “Princess Princess” (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Director of Photography – “OUTED” (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Director of Photography – “Gummy” (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Director of Photography – “Red Moon Rising” (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Director/Writer – “El Trabajo No Para” (Undergraduate Thesis)
• Producer – “F1rst-Gen” (Student-initiated Series)
• 1st Assistant Camera - “Mother of Mercy” (Graduate Thesis)
• 1st Assistant Camera – “Feast of Magical Small Things” (Graduate Thesis)
• Camera PA - “Until Every Last Star in the Galaxy Dies” (Graduate Thesis)
• Key Grip – “Puppet Show” (Graduate Thesis)
• 2nd Assistant Camera - “Cocoon” (Graduate Thesis) - GOTHAM AWARD WINNER
• 1st AC/Grip – “The Audition” (Graduate Level Thesis)
• Key Grip – “Blue Balls” (Graduate Level Thesis)
• Fisher Dolly Grip – “Faith” (Music Video)
• Grip – (Undergraduate and Graduate Level Theses)
and many more!