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Hi, I’m Sergio Manrique, a director, senior video editor, and post-production lead based in Bogotá, Colombia. Over 15 years I’ve created high-impact content for branded, documentary, and social-first formats. I’m open to remote work and thrive on delivering end-to-end post-production for global clients.
I excel at merging strong narrative instincts with AI-enhanced workflows and leading international remote teams to maintain creative consistency across regional markets. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and driving efficient, high-quality results across complex projects.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Head of Postproduction | Senior Editor at The Customer Story (Remote)
January 1, 2021 - PresentI lead postproduction for global clients, shaping branded video content designed for digital and social platforms. I integrate AI-based tools to speed up workflows, from rough cuts to sound optimization.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor at El Emperador del Orgánico (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2020 - PresentThis is my most personal project: a feature-length documentary I directed, wrote, shot, and edited independently. It’s currently in postproduction and on its way to international festivals.
Senior Editor at Dirty Kitchen Agency
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025Shaped the narrative flow of the youth-focused docuseries "El Poder de los Centennials" for Amazon Prime Video, making it engaging for a streaming audience while keeping the storytelling authentic.
Partner | Director | Editor | Photographer at Rueda Cámara (Colombia)
December 31, 2018 - August 23, 2025Co-founded this creative production studio, directing, shooting, and editing projects ranging from commercials and institutional films to music videos and social campaigns. Clients included Hublot, TAG Heuer, Rappi, Home Burgers, MAMBO, Santafé Shopping Mall, La Xarcuteria.
TV Editor | Postproduction Coordinator at Cactus Cine (Argentina)
December 31, 2014 - August 23, 2025Senior Editor working on national cultural TV shows and coordinating editing teams, ensuring stories came alive on screen.
Freelance Director, Screenwriter & Editor at Argentina & Colombia
December 31, 2016 - August 23, 2025Built my voice as a storyteller, including editing Tornado (Official Selection – BAFICI 2016), directing and editing Jaguar (Official Selection – Bogoshorts 2015), and writing and directing fiction shorts, music videos, and viral campaigns.
Head of Postproduction at The Customer Story (Remote)
January 1, 2021 - PresentLead postproduction for global clients, shaping branded video content designed for digital and social platforms. I integrate AI-based tools to speed up workflows, from rough cuts to sound optimization.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor at El Emperador del Orgánico (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected, wrote, shot, and edited a feature-length documentary; the project is in postproduction and being prepared for international festivals.
Senior Editor at Dirty Kitchen Agency – El Poder de los Centennials (Amazon Prime Video)
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Shaped the narrative flow of this youth-focused docuseries, making it engaging for streaming audiences while maintaining authentic storytelling.
Partner | Director | Editor | Photographer at Rueda Cámara (Colombia)
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025Co-founded a creative production studio; directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from commercials and institutional films to music videos and social campaigns. Clients included Hublot, TAG Heuer, Rappi, Home Burgers, MAMBO, Santafé Shopping Mall, La Xarcuteria.
TV Editor | Postproduction Coordinator at Cactus Cine (Argentina)
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025Senior Editor; coordinated editing teams for national cultural TV shows, ensuring stories came alive on screen.
Freelance Director, Screenwriter & Editor at Argentina & Colombia
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025Edited Tornado (Official Selection – BAFICI 2016); directed and edited Jaguar (Official Selection – Bogoshorts 2015); wrote and directed fiction shorts, music videos, and viral campaigns.
Head of Postproduction at The Customer Story
January 1, 2021 - PresentLead postproduction for global clients, shaping branded video content designed for digital and social platforms. Integrate AI-based tools to speed up workflows, from rough cuts to sound optimization.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor at El Emperador del Orgánico
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected, wrote, shot, and edited a feature documentary independently. Currently in postproduction and on the way to international festivals.
Senior Editor at Dirty Kitchen Agency
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Shaped the narrative flow of the youth-focused doc user-series for Amazon Prime Video, ensuring engaging storytelling while maintaining authenticity.
Partner, Director, Editor, Photographer at Rueda Cámara (Colombia)
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025Co-founded this creative production studio; directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from commercials and institutional films to music videos and social campaigns. Clients included Hublot, TAG Heuer, Rappi, Home Burgers, MAMBO, Santafé Shopping Mall, La Xarcuteria.
TV Editor, Postproduction Coordinator at Cactus Cine (Argentina)
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025Senior Editor who worked on national cultural TV shows and coordinated editing teams, ensuring stories came alive on screen.
Freelance Director, Screenwriter & Editor at Argentina & Colombia
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025Built a voice as a storyteller with highlights including Tornado (Official Selection – BAFICI 2016), Jaguar (Official Selection – Bogoshorts 2015), and fiction shorts, music videos, and viral campaigns.
Head of Postproduction | Senior Editor at The Customer Story
January 1, 2021 - PresentLead postproduction for global clients, shaping branded video content designed for digital and social platforms. Integrate AI-based tools to speed up workflows, from rough cuts to sound optimization.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor at El Emperador del Orgánico
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected, wrote, shot, and edited independently a feature-length documentary; in postproduction and pursuing international festivals.
Senior Editor at Dirty Kitchen Agency
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Senior Editor for the docuseries El Poder de los Centennials on Amazon Prime Video, shaping narrative flow to engage streaming audiences while keeping storytelling authentic.
Partner | Director | Editor | Photographer at Rueda Cámara (Colombia)
January 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025Co-founded a creative production studio; directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from commercials and institutional films to music videos and social campaigns. Clients included Hublot, TAG Heuer, Rappi, Home Burgers, MAMBO, Santafé Shopping Mall, La Xarcuteria.
TV Editor | Postproduction Coordinator at Cactus Cine (Argentina)
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025Senior Editor coordinating editing teams for national cultural TV shows, ensuring stories came alive on screen.
Freelance Director, Screenwriter & Editor at Argentina & Colombia
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025Built voice as a storyteller with highlights including Editing Tornado (Official Selection – BAFICI 2016), Directing and editing Jaguar (Official Selection – Bogoshorts 2015), and writing/directing fiction shorts, music videos, and viral campaigns.
Head of Post-Production | Senior Video Editor at The Customer Story
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026Led the post-production department for global clients over a 5-year tenure. Executed end-to-end editing for hundreds of video assets, integrating AI tools to significantly boost delivery speed and efficiency. Coordinated international remote teams, ensuring creative consistency across all regional markets.
Director | Producer | Editor at El Emperador del Orgánico
January 1, 2020 - PresentIndependent management of a feature-length documentary, including directing, cinematography, and editing. Currently overseeing final post-production stages and international film festival submission strategy.
Senior Editor at Amazon Prime Video
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Defined and crafted the narrative structure specifically optimized for global streaming audiences.
Partner | Director | Editor at Rueda Cámara
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Directed and edited high-end commercial projects for premium brands.
TV Editor | Post-Production Coordinator at Cactus Cine
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Managed post-production logistics and performed core editing for various television broadcast projects.
Director, Producer & Editor at El Emperador Orgánico (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2020 - PresentIndependent management of a feature-length documentary, including directing, cinematography, and editing. Currently overseeing final post-production stages and international film festival submission strategy.
Partner | Director | Editor at Rueda Cámara (Colombia)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Directed and edited high-end commercial projects for premium brands such as HubLoT, TAG Heuer, and Rappi.
TV Editor | Post-Production Coordinator at Cactus Cine (Argentina)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Managed post-production logistics and performed core editing for various television broadcast projects.
Education
Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC), Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC), Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC), Buenos Aires
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Other
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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