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Hi, I’m Dylan Zarrella, a versatile communications professional focused on content creation with a passion for humanitarian work. I craft stories that raise awareness and drive action across multiple languages and cultures.
I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver compelling video, writing, and production work.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Greek, Modern
Beginner
Work Experience
Video Editor at Penny Marathon
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025Editing short-form content to promote the 2025 edition of the Penny Marathon – raising awareness to the plight of suffering animals and celebrate animal rescue volunteers. In collaboration with SNFCC.
Video Editor at Dash Shelter
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Editing short-form content for Dash Shelter, to help the adoption of stray dogs and cats in Greece.
Video Editor at Gouves Shelter
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Editing short-form content for Gouves Shelter, to help the adoption of stray dogs and cats in Greece.
Video Editor at Takis Shelter
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Editing short-form content for Takis Shelter in Crete, to help the adoption of stray dogs and cats in Greece. The videos have proved successful, resulting in the adoption of many of our abandoned four-legged friends.
Production Coordinator at Dare Film
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024Responsible for transportation and accommodation for a Dare Film x INDIE x De Vakantie Discounter commercial shoot.
Script Reader at Golden Script Competition
May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024In charge of feedback coverage and detailed analysis for shorts and feature screenplays for the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Golden Script Competition.
(May 2024 – June 2024) (April 2025 – May 2025)
Video Editor at Probably Content
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Editing long and short-form content for clients’ social media platforms.
Video Editor at Tomfoolery
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024Editing long and short original compositions and partnership collaborations, including with LSHTM, Ecoalf, MAD World Summit, Alzheimer’s Society, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Four Paws, GOT BAG, Habitat For Humanity Great Britain, The Conservation Volunteers, Break Free From Plastic and Green People.
Content Writer at Tomfoolery
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024- Copywriting of marketing and promotional material (including newsletters, social media and email copy). Proofreading and translating Tomfoolery’s content.
- Email copywriting outreach with brands worldwide, aligning our business objectives and values with partner organizations.
Associate Producer at Tomfoolery
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023Preproduction, marketing and distribution planning for “The Spaceman”, a short film directed by Alexander Jeremy and Tomos Roberts, starring Colin Farrell, Amanda Abbington and Woody Norman.
Video Editor at Onorient
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Head editor for the feature documentary, “Rihla”.
Director, Producer, Editor at Odds On Productions
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2018- Documentary film, “Sumsare”, selected at the 2018 Euro- Mediterranean Documentary Film Market.
- To this day, it is being shown in French universities to promote the Erasmus program to young generations of students.
Backstage Manager at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the theatre plays, “Catch” and “Pizzadelique”.
Director, Producer, Editor at Odds On Productions
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2016Found-footage feature film, “TAPE”, produced by the Jerusalem Film Fund and the Al-Hakawati Palestinian Theatre, starring Meena Rayann (“Game of Thrones”), Shubham Saraf (“Criminal: U.K”) and Eyad Hourani (“Omar”).
Screenwriter at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - PresentIn 2022, my screenplays received 17 recognitions and 3 wins in international festivals, including Festigious and Lit Laughs. Two of them were produced by Odds On Productions.
Education
Certificate of Advanced English at Cambridge University
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011French Baccalaureate Literature Major at French Lycée of Jerusalem
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013Bachelor of Arts Cinematography Major at Lille 3 University (France)
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016Qualifications
Certificate of Advanced English
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
Documentary film selected at the 2018 Euro-Mediterranean Documentary Film Market, about the Erasmus program. To this day, it is being shown in French universities to promote the program to young generations of students.
Found-footage feature film, produced by Odds On Productions, the Jerusalem Film Fund and the Al-Hakawati Palestinian Theatre, starring Meena Rayann (“Game of Thrones”), Shubham Saraf (“Criminal: U.K”) and Eyad Hourani (“Omar”).
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