I’m Gian Mendez, filmmaker and editor based in Mexico City. I have over six years of experience producing commercials, brand and lifestyle content, and social media videos for clients including Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Hyatt, Bacardi, Espolón Tequila, SEAT, MVMT, and many more. I studied Film Production at Vancouver Film School and I’m a versatile editor who adapts to what each client needs, always aiming to create the best possible video or visual piece for every project. Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life.…

Gian Méndez

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I’m Gian Mendez, filmmaker and editor based in Mexico City. I have over six years of experience producing commercials, brand and lifestyle content, and social media videos for clients including Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Hyatt, Bacardi, Espolón Tequila, SEAT, MVMT, and many more. I studied Film Production at Vancouver Film School and I’m a versatile editor who adapts to what each client needs, always aiming to create the best possible video or visual piece for every project. Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life.…

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I’m Gian Mendez, filmmaker and editor based in Mexico City.
I have over six years of experience producing commercials, brand and lifestyle content, and social media videos for clients including Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Hyatt, Bacardi, Espolón Tequila, SEAT, MVMT, and many more.

I studied Film Production at Vancouver Film School and I’m a versatile editor who adapts to what each client needs, always aiming to create the best possible video or visual piece for every project.
Let’s work together to bring your ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content Director at Amway Mexico
December 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Supervision and management of the content team for Amway Mexico - "Salud en Casa". Social media content creation including production, direction, and editing. Media planning and strategy development.
CEO & Founder at Menovi Films
September 28, 2017 - October 2, 2025
Founder of a freelance agency specializing in video production and photography. Manage and produce commercial, social media, travel, and advertising content for various clients. Responsibilities include direction, production, editing, sound design, color correction and grading, as well as photography.
Content producer & Editor for Social Media at @pablochalakani IG/TT
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Produced and edited social media content resulting in growth from 10K to 232K followers on Instagram and 32K to 343K followers on TikTok. Created videos with over 1.2 million views on Instagram and 5.3 million views on TikTok.
Main Videographer & Editor at Coronel Creative - Brand Development Firm
October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2023
Managed freelance videography and editing for liquor brands such as Montelobos Mezcal, Espolon Tequila, Abasolo Whiskey, and Ancho Reyes. Constant freelance work across multiple cities in Mexico.
Aftermovies & Editing at Xcape - Travel Agency
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2021
Produced and edited aftermovies for travel trips with over 3000 people attending.
Social Media Ads & Clips Creation at JW Marriot - Mexico City Social Media Campaign
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Produced videos and clips for social media advertising campaigns.
Commercial Production at Jewel - Jamaica Hotels
September 28, 2023 - December 28, 2023
Created commercials for Jewel Grand and Jewel Cove Hotels in Jamaica.
Videographer and Editor at The Ritz-Carlton (Commercial Video)
March 12, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Production and post-production of a commercial video for The Ritz-Carlton in Mexico City.
Director & Founder at Menovi Films
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Independent agency focused on video and commercial photography production. Directs, films, and edits content for social media, brand campaigns, and corporate videos for international hotels and lifestyle brands. Notable projects include promotional videos for The Ritz-Carlton; Hyatt Ziva; Coronel Creative; The Cape; Jewel Grand & Cove Hotels (Jamaica, 2023); JW Marriott (Mexico City, 2023); Adámant Apartments (Merida, 2020); X Cap Travel (Cancún, 2018-2021). Skilled in directing, cinematography, editing, color, and sound design; adaptable to a wide range of visual styles and formats.
Content Director at Amway México (Salud en Casa)
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Supervised and managed the digital content team. Directed and edited audiovisual material for internal campaigns and social media platforms.

Education

High School Diploma at Multi-Cultural High School, Tecnologico de Monterrey
August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017
Film Production at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020

Qualifications

Escuela Activa de Fotografía - Photography & Visual Composition Course
June 2, 2025 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education
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