I’m a director, senior video editor, and post-production lead based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over 15 years of experience across documentary, branded content, and social media. My work spans film, commercial projects, and digital content, combining strong storytelling with a hands-on approach to editing, color, and post-production workflows. I’ve worked internationally across Colombia, Argentina, and the U.S., collaborating with brands, agencies, and artists. I’m also actively involved in the music industry, creating music videos and visual content for artists and creative projects. Additionally, I directed and edited the feature documentary El Emperador del Orgánico, and I integrate AI tools into my workflow to improve efficiency without compromising creative quality.

Sergio Manrique

I’m a director, senior video editor, and post-production lead based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over 15 years of experience across documentary, branded content, and social media. My work spans film, commercial projects, and digital content, combining strong storytelling with a hands-on approach to editing, color, and post-production workflows. I’ve worked internationally across Colombia, Argentina, and the U.S., collaborating with brands, agencies, and artists. I’m also actively involved in the music industry, creating music videos and visual content for artists and creative projects. Additionally, I directed and edited the feature documentary El Emperador del Orgánico, and I integrate AI tools into my workflow to improve efficiency without compromising creative quality.

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I’m a director, senior video editor, and post-production lead based in Bogotá, Colombia, with over 15 years of experience across documentary, branded content, and social media.
My work spans film, commercial projects, and digital content, combining strong storytelling with a hands-on approach to editing, color, and post-production workflows. I’ve worked internationally across Colombia, Argentina, and the U.S., collaborating with brands, agencies, and artists.
I’m also actively involved in the music industry, creating music videos and visual content for artists and creative projects. Additionally, I directed and edited the feature documentary El Emperador del Orgánico, and I integrate AI tools into my workflow to improve efficiency without compromising creative quality.

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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 - Present
I 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 - Present
This 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, 2025
Shaped 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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Senior 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, 2025
Built 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 - Present
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 - Present
Directed, 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, 2025
Shaped 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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Senior 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, 2025
Edited 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 - Present
Lead 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 - Present
Directed, 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, 2025
Shaped 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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Senior 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, 2025
Built 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 - Present
Lead 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 - Present
Directed, 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, 2025
Senior 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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Senior 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, 2025
Built 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, 2026
Led 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 - Present
Independent 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, 2019
Defined and crafted the narrative structure specifically optimized for global streaming audiences.
Partner | Director | Editor at Rueda Cámara
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Directed and edited high-end commercial projects for premium brands.
TV Editor | Post-Production Coordinator at Cactus Cine
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Managed 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, 2013
Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC), Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Film Direction & Editing at Universidad del Cine (FUC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Other