Hi, I'm TY Juarez—a filmmaker and musician with 10+ years of content creation experience. I excel in video editing and post-production, with a strong focus on audio engineering to bring stories to life. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on schedule. I earned a BA in Film & Video Production from Sacramento State and will soon be pursuing an MFA at CalArts. I'm excited to continue growing creatively and professionally in the entertainment industry, taking on projects that blend compelling visuals with immersive sound.

TY JUAREZ

Hi, I'm TY Juarez—a filmmaker and musician with 10+ years of content creation experience. I excel in video editing and post-production, with a strong focus on audio engineering to bring stories to life. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on schedule. I earned a BA in Film & Video Production from Sacramento State and will soon be pursuing an MFA at CalArts. I'm excited to continue growing creatively and professionally in the entertainment industry, taking on projects that blend compelling visuals with immersive sound.

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Hi, I’m TY Juarez—a filmmaker and musician with 10+ years of content creation experience. I excel in video editing and post-production, with a strong focus on audio engineering to bring stories to life. I value collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on schedule.

I earned a BA in Film & Video Production from Sacramento State and will soon be pursuing an MFA at CalArts. I’m excited to continue growing creatively and professionally in the entertainment industry, taking on projects that blend compelling visuals with immersive sound.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Audio/Video Expert at micro1
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Data analysis and aggregation contract work. Labeled and timestamped videos for algorithm training data. Finished project ahead of schedule.
Project Videographer at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Shot and edited videos for university and its students. Worked with clients to accommodate their project needs. Featured at engineering showcase for industry visitors.
Production Sound Mixer & Editor at Kate McClintock Film
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Post-production lead on McClintock’s short film “Blood Pact.” On set during production as production sound mixer. Premiered May 2024 at the J Street Film Festival.
Film Editor at Kate McClintock Film
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Edited the short film 'Blood Pact'; served as colorist and sound mixer. Stayed ahead of schedule by at least one week as lead of the post-production process. Premiered at Crest Theater, Sacramento for the J Street Film Fest (May 2024).
Video Editor & Videographer at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Created showcase videos for engineering products. Facilitated communication with clients on project goals. Planned production workflows to adapt to client needs.
Video Editor and Videographer at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - June 4, 2024
Shot and edited promotional documentary-style video for students at Sac State featuring their Turbine Powered Smart Energy (TPSE) system. Also contracted to edit video for Sacramento State Civil Engineering projects but faced challenges due to lack of proper onboarding which impacted deadlines.
Video Editor and Videographer at Freelance
May 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Shot and edited a promotional documentary-style video for Sac State students showcasing their Engineering senior project, the Turbine Powered Smart Energy (TPSE) system. Also hired by Sacramento State to edit video for Civil Engineering, but missed deadlines due to onboarding issues.
Stagehand & Gaffer at WEUSI Music Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Stagehand and gaffer for the 2022 WEUSI Music Festival.
Event Program Board at Sierra College
May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Assisted in planning and promoting both online and on-campus events during the college's transition from remote learning back to in-person. Managed and catalogued radio equipment belonging to the Associated Students of Sierra College (ASSC).
Event Program Board at Sierra College
May 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Helped plan and promote events on campus and online during the college's transition from distance learning to in-person. Catalogued and organized radio equipment belonging to the Associated Students of Sierra College (ASSC).
Event Program Board Member at Sierra College
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Planned and promoted events online and on campus. Collaborated with a group to facilitate transition back to in-person learning. Catalogued and organized campus radio equipment.
Independent Music Producer at Self-employed
October 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote, recorded, and produced synthpop music as CATLIT. Published and released 45 tracks between December 2023 and December 2026. Worked with independent labels including Coraspect and First-Class Collective.
Independent Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025
Released 80+ tracks since 2017, with at least 30+ unreleased songs written. Wrote and produced music at home, self-recording vocals and multiple instruments. Collaborated with labels to develop physical releases and other merchandise.
Content Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - June 4, 2024
Started as a YouTube gamer at age 15, then found a niche producing vaporwave music under the alias KemonoGalleria from 2017 to 2020. Rebranded as CATLIT in 2023, pivoting towards radio-friendly pop. Responsible for writing, producing, performing, mixing, and mastering all original music.
Content Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - June 7, 2024
Began creating YouTube videos at age 15 initially focused on gaming. Found a niche in vaporwave music as KemonoGalleria from 2017 to 2020 and rebranded as CATLIT in 2023 with a focus on radio-friendly pop. Writes, produces, performs, mixes, and masters original music independently.
Content Creator at Self-employed
December 1, 2014 - Present
Making YouTube videos and Social Media content since age 15. Designed production pipelines using available equipment. Developed branding, design and strategy to foster audience relation.
YouTuber at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Creating various types of YouTube videos since 2014.

Education

BA at Sacramento State
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
AA-T at Sierra College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
BA at Sacramento State
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
AA-T at Sierra College
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
B.A., Film & Video Production at California State University, Sacramento
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
A.A., Journalism at Sierra College
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Master of Fine Arts at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2026 - May 1, 2028
Bachelor of Arts, Film at California State University, Sacramento
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Associate’s degree – Transfer, Journalism at Sierra College
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Energy & Utilities