Filmmaker, content creator, and editor with nearly a decade of commercial and social-first video production experience. I work across concept, production, and post-production—building narrative, sound design, color, and platform-specific edits that perform on paid and organic channels. I’ve grown brands using video for Meta, Google, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, collaborating closely with directors and creative teams while managing multiple timelines and turning projects around fast without sacrificing quality.

Markus Trahan

Filmmaker, content creator, and editor with nearly a decade of commercial and social-first video production experience. I work across concept, production, and post-production—building narrative, sound design, color, and platform-specific edits that perform on paid and organic channels. I’ve grown brands using video for Meta, Google, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, collaborating closely with directors and creative teams while managing multiple timelines and turning projects around fast without sacrificing quality.

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Filmmaker, content creator, and editor with nearly a decade of commercial and social-first video production experience. I work across concept, production, and post-production—building narrative, sound design, color, and platform-specific edits that perform on paid and organic channels.

I’ve grown brands using video for Meta, Google, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, collaborating closely with directors and creative teams while managing multiple timelines and turning projects around fast without sacrificing quality.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate at Vuori
March 1, 2026 - Present
Work directly on the floor at Vuori’s Encinitas location, building firsthand knowledge of the brand’s product line, customer experience, and retail identity. Use ground-level brand familiarity to inform a Vuori spec video project exploring what paid creative could look like for the brand.
Content Creator at Vallure Agency
December 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and edit video content for paid and organic campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, balancing brand voice with platform-specific performance needs. Work alongside strategists, account managers, and designers to keep creative aligned with campaign goals and performance data. Manage multiple content calendars at once while maintaining quality under tight turnaround windows.
Production Assistant / Grip at Raindrop Agency
July 1, 2025 - Present
Supported commercial shoots with lighting setup, set operations, and on-set logistics.
Founder & Creative Director at North County Film(s)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Founded a full-service creative agency covering video production, paid media, and brand strategy from concept through delivery. Led campaigns for Vuori, Vans, Chick & Hawk, Better Buzz, and Verify.dog, handling concepting, on-set execution, and post-production. Managed a team of 3 members to grow the brand and portfolio across the North County San Diego region.
Producer, Videographer, & Editor at New Evolution Video
October 1, 2018 - Present
Edited commercial campaigns totaling $100K+ in production value for brands including Supermouth, ESET, Greenfat, and Duchateau. Directed post-production from rough cut through delivery, including pacing, sound design, color, and visual storytelling. Collaborated with directors and creative teams to shape narrative and refine client vision. Built social-first cuts and branded content to support paid channel performance across multiple accounts.

Education

B.A. Coursework at University of Rhode Island
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail