I’m Akira Talaba, a video editor, motion graphics animator, and independent filmmaker with years of on-set and remote production experience. I write, direct, and oversee creative projects through my company, ZAP! Factory, and I also edit commercials, podcasts, social media content, and craft complex motion graphics for clients. My background spans everything from providing on-set support for commercial productions to delivering polished post-production work for features, shorts, music videos, and fashion campaigns. I’m passionate about blending strong storytelling with clean, dynamic visual design—whether I’m cutting picture, building motion systems in After Effects, or helping shape a whole production from concept through delivery.…

Akira Talaba

I’m Akira Talaba, a video editor, motion graphics animator, and independent filmmaker with years of on-set and remote production experience. I write, direct, and oversee creative projects through my company, ZAP! Factory, and I also edit commercials, podcasts, social media content, and craft complex motion graphics for clients. My background spans everything from providing on-set support for commercial productions to delivering polished post-production work for features, shorts, music videos, and fashion campaigns. I’m passionate about blending strong storytelling with clean, dynamic visual design—whether I’m cutting picture, building motion systems in After Effects, or helping shape a whole production from concept through delivery.…

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I’m Akira Talaba, a video editor, motion graphics animator, and independent filmmaker with years of on-set and remote production experience. I write, direct, and oversee creative projects through my company, ZAP! Factory, and I also edit commercials, podcasts, social media content, and craft complex motion graphics for clients.

My background spans everything from providing on-set support for commercial productions to delivering polished post-production work for features, shorts, music videos, and fashion campaigns. I’m passionate about blending strong storytelling with clean, dynamic visual design—whether I’m cutting picture, building motion systems in After Effects, or helping shape a whole production from concept through delivery.

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Work Experience

Owner/Director/Producer at ZAP! Factory
January 1, 2025 - Present
Write and direct original creative projects; produce and oversee independent film work from peers. Production includes feature films, short films, music videos, fashion campaigns, and other media projects.
Video Editor/Motion Graphics Animator at 6sense
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edit commercials, podcasts, and social media content. Design and animate complex motion graphics to support marketing and media deliverables.
Production Assistant at Ponderosa Media
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Provided on-set assistance for a variety of productions, mostly commercials.

Education

BFA Film & Video at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment