I worked as a graphic designer to design the poster, and as assistant editor on A Nice Place to Visit, a short film I made through the Moonshot Initiative Film Challenge which paired women and gender-expansive filmmakers to write, shoot, and edit a film in a single weekend. Set in the near future, the film follows a new mother worn down by the monotony of postpartum life who steals a device from a time-traveling junkie, giving her a way to escape her reality. Since its completion, the film has screened at numerous short film festivals.

I had the pleasure to edit a piece by Paul Gabriel L. Cosme performed by the GRAMMY®-nominated JACK Quartet.

Based on the stories of how the Sun and Moon separated (Tiruray and Tagalog versions) and Filipino deities, this short film follows Tala as she navigates through her newfound ability to see into the near future while helping Rizé, a life coach, get out of debt. For this film, I reimagined the stories and lives of Filipino deities in the present day, specifically Tala, the goddess of stars and Mayari, the goddess of the moon, along with prominent Filipino figures such as José Rizal.

This short film was a part of my Capstone and Honors project. I researched about the utilization of Filipino Mythology in present day media as a form of healing from colonization, and along with that research was this short film.

Huge thanks to Sanzo: Sparkling Water for sending drinks for providing their drinks for this short film.

Contact me for inquiries of the film and read my research here!

In honor of National Artists Month, I assisted in interviewing various artists about their art medium and how it’s been affected during the pandemic. Article.

Rappler is the top digital only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. Rappler's CEO and president, Maria Ressa has endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, forced to post bail ten times to stay free, and was one of two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 in recognition of her "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."

In 2021, I was luckily able to intern for Rappler in their video production department remotely. During this internship I worked with two other interns to produce videos and articles for the website every month as well as additional tasks for the company itself such as translating videos and outreaching and posting content for community pantries in the Philippines.

Interviewed two Filipino-American activists about their work in the anti-Asian hate protests and their overall activism. Article.

Rappler is the top digital only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. Rappler's CEO and president, Maria Ressa has endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, forced to post bail ten times to stay free, and was one of two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 in recognition of her "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."

In 2021, I was luckily able to intern for Rappler in their video production department remotely. During this internship I worked with two other interns to produce videos and articles for the website every month as well as additional tasks for the company itself such as translating videos and outreaching and posting content for community pantries in the Philippines.

After a year of online schooling, I participated in interviewing a Filipino college student and content creator about his experience to have a look into the lives of Filipino students during the pandemic. Article.

Rappler is the top digital only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. Rappler's CEO and president, Maria Ressa has endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, forced to post bail ten times to stay free, and was one of two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 in recognition of her "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."

In 2021, I was luckily able to intern for Rappler in their video production department remotely. During this internship I worked with two other interns to produce videos and articles for the website every month as well as additional tasks for the company itself such as translating videos and outreaching and posting content for community pantries in the Philippines.

For Women’s History Month, I took part in editing a four part video series asking various Filipinos who identify as a woman to answer a question regarding to womanhood and its significance. Article.

Rappler is the top digital only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. Rappler's CEO and president, Maria Ressa has endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, forced to post bail ten times to stay free, and was one of two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 in recognition of her "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."

In 2021, I was luckily able to intern for Rappler in their video production department remotely. During this internship I worked with two other interns to produce videos and articles for the website every month as well as additional tasks for the company itself such as translating videos and outreaching and posting content for community pantries in the Philippines.

Lauren Lola is a mixed Filipino-American writer based in San Francisco, CA. She has written a number of short fictions. From constantly writing and editing to balancing her work with a job, Lauren's narrative gives us a glimpse into her life as an author.

I was able to shoot and edit a Instagram promotional video for a local New Jersey Filipino owned cafe.

Springboard for the Arts is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota with the mission to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection. I assisted in editing their tour video of their new office space in Saint Paul.

At Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) I helped edit and create videos for the non-profit as well as their clients.

I edited a video for the Ryan Company with their workers reciting the company’s pledge for LGBTQ+ inclusion within their work.

At Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) I helped edit and create videos for the non-profit as well as their clients.