Hi there! I’m Mariam Martins, a multidisciplinary animator and video editor based in Porto, Portugal. I create engaging short-form content and animated storytelling for brands, educators, and creative studios. I founded La Merry Marie to blend Portuguese culture with mixed-media crafts, building a strong brand identity and e-commerce presence. I love collaborating with teams across film, animation, and education—producing high-quality visuals, teaching through health education content, and bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional and digital techniques. I’m excited to continue growing as a Creative Producer and to deliver meaningful audiovisual stories.…

Mariam Martins

Hi there! I’m Mariam Martins, a multidisciplinary animator and video editor based in Porto, Portugal. I create engaging short-form content and animated storytelling for brands, educators, and creative studios. I founded La Merry Marie to blend Portuguese culture with mixed-media crafts, building a strong brand identity and e-commerce presence. I love collaborating with teams across film, animation, and education—producing high-quality visuals, teaching through health education content, and bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional and digital techniques. I’m excited to continue growing as a Creative Producer and to deliver meaningful audiovisual stories.…

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Hi there! I’m Mariam Martins, a multidisciplinary animator and video editor based in Porto, Portugal. I create engaging short-form content and animated storytelling for brands, educators, and creative studios. I founded La Merry Marie to blend Portuguese culture with mixed-media crafts, building a strong brand identity and e-commerce presence.

I love collaborating with teams across film, animation, and education—producing high-quality visuals, teaching through health education content, and bringing ideas to life through a mix of traditional and digital techniques. I’m excited to continue growing as a Creative Producer and to deliver meaningful audiovisual stories.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor at CRFT Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editing footage to create engaging e-learning short courses for LinkedIn and Udemy. Sourcing b-roll and stock footage from online libraries to enhance visual storytelling. Utilize Frame.io, Canva, and Notion for collaboration and file management.
Freelance Animator at MGFamiliar
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced and animated a video about how to deal with stress as the 1st episode of an animated health education series.
Co-producer, Character Designer, Video Editor, and 2D Animator at The Man Who Loved Flowers
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Worked as a part of a small team to create an animated short film. Used Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Toon Boom, Microsoft Office, and Google Documents.
Assistant Animator at Plates on Oma’s Wall
December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Assisted a graduate production by animating roughs in Toon Boom Harmony.
Assistant Animator for Clean-Up at Middle Watch
December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Completed a Clean-Up Artist internship in the 2023 BAFTA-nominated short, Middle Watch. A collaborative project between industry expert John Stevenson and Falmouth University graduate Aiesha Penward.
Founder at La Merry Marie
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded an online handmade stationery business inspired by Portuguese culture, using mixed media. Filmed and edited promotional content; developed brand identity including logo, website, packaging, core values, and social media presence; developed a financial plan catered towards e-commerce.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
BA (Hons) Sound and Image at Portuguese Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Harriet Craig’s Award for Film and Animation at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
José Luís Novaes Award at Portuguese Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider)
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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