Marlaena Henry is a writer, director, and editor who makes unconventional, hope-filled films. She draws inspiration from her love of Star Wars and her faith, embracing the fact that a story is not over even when all seems lost.…

Marlaena Henry

Marlaena Henry is a writer, director, and editor who makes unconventional, hope-filled films. She draws inspiration from her love of Star Wars and her faith, embracing the fact that a story is not over even when all seems lost.…

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Marlaena Henry is a writer, director, and editor who makes unconventional, hope-filled films. She draws inspiration from her love of Star Wars and her faith, embracing the fact that a story is not over even when all seems lost.

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English
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Work Experience

Documentation Team Intern at Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
December 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Produced and edited Pamyu a: Breaking Trail (A Folklife Festival Mini Doc); managed post-production workflow including Editing, Sound, Color, Graphics, and Archival Footage. Collaborated with Web Content Manager to align doc with the organization’s mission to strengthen communities and share cultures. Filmed multiple live concerts, demonstrations, and b-roll at the 2024 Folklife Festival. Interviewed eight different festival participants for various Documentation Team projects.
Assistant Producer & Co-Interviewer at Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pamunkey, VA
October 1, 2024 - Present
Led crew of 12 in developing a nominated 4-minute short film. Conceptualized and executed vision from pre-production to post-production.
Independent Study Project Writer, Director, Producer at Dream Boy, VCUarts Cinema
November 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Independent study project writing, directing, and producing a short film for VCUarts Cinema.
Independent Film Director & Producer at Lady Knight
February 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Directed and produced independent film projects.
Summer Intensive Director & Editor at Candice, VCUarts Cinema Summer Intensive
April 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Directed and edited Summer Intensive projects; oversaw pre-production through post-production activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts
August 24, 2021 - May 10, 2024
4.0 GPA; Minor in Political Science

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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