As an ambitious student at SCAD's renowned film program, I am laying the groundwork for a career in Director of Photography and post-production, with the ultimate goal of establishing my own production studio. My dual background in film and photography positions me uniquely to bring fresh perspectives to the film world.

Maria Alejandra Zelaya Ramentol

As an ambitious student at SCAD's renowned film program, I am laying the groundwork for a career in Director of Photography and post-production, with the ultimate goal of establishing my own production studio. My dual background in film and photography positions me uniquely to bring fresh perspectives to the film world.

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As an ambitious student at SCAD’s renowned film program, I am laying the groundwork for a career in Director of Photography and post-production, with the ultimate goal of establishing my own production studio.

My dual background in film and photography positions me uniquely to bring fresh perspectives to the film world.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stage Manager at Chicago Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Managed rehearsals, schedules, and backstage coordination to ensure seamless live performances
Project Manager at Isla Cordon's Charity
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated planning, logistics, and team collaboration for a community-focused charity project
Photographer at Mock Campaign (Giorgio Armani)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Shot a conceptual fashion campaign inspired by luxury branding and editorial aesthetics
Fashion Photographer
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Editorial photo shoot focused on composition, lighting, and styling
Director of Photography at Rushed Juice (Narrative Film)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led cinematography, lighting, and visual composition to support narrative storytelling
Director of Photography at Wrongful Termination (Narrative Film)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Directed DP work for narrative film
Assistant Producer at The Closing Credits
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Helped coordinate meetings, support production logistics, communicate with team members, and assist with fundraising efforts to keep projects organized and running smoothly
DIT - Media File Archiving at DIT - Media File Archiving
January 1, 2026 - Present
Active managed incoming media, archiving footage, transferred archival information to update records, supported the video department and editors through file naming, and generated transcripts in Adobe Premiere
Behind-the-Scenes Photographer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Behind-the-scenes photographer documenting production processes for academic presentation and portfolio development
Senior Thesis Film at SCAD
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director of Photography for senior thesis film projects
Anthropology Fashion Film
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Director of Photography for a fashion film inspired by anthropology themes

Education

BFA in Film & TV (Minor in Photography) at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2028

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Lightroom Classic
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other