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Hi, I’m Paloma Sierra, an award-winning storyteller with 10+ years of experience writing, directing, and editing compelling audio-visual narratives. I’ve been recognized by Fulbright, the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Sloan Foundation, and named the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County and the ¡ Tú Cuentas! Youth Fest Grand Prize. I stay on the pulse of technology and industry trends to deliver content across genres and styles. I’m a cross-functional collaborator who brings directing, writing, shooting, and editing expertise to life, with a sharp instinct for structure, pacing, and timing to realize clients’ visions with high-quality original content.…Hi, I’m Paloma Sierra, an award-winning storyteller with 10+ years of experience writing, directing, and editing compelling audio-visual narratives. I’ve been recognized by Fulbright, the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Sloan Foundation, and named the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County and the ¡ Tú Cuentas! Youth Fest Grand Prize. I stay on the pulse of technology and industry trends to deliver content across genres and styles. I’m a cross-functional collaborator who brings directing, writing, shooting, and editing expertise to life, with a sharp instinct for structure, pacing, and timing to realize clients’ visions with high-quality original content.

Paloma Sierra

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Hi, I’m Paloma Sierra, an award-winning storyteller with 10+ years of experience writing, directing, and editing compelling audio-visual narratives. I’ve been recognized by Fulbright, the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Sloan Foundation, and named the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County and the ¡ Tú Cuentas! Youth Fest Grand Prize. I stay on the pulse of technology and industry trends to deliver content across genres and styles. I’m a cross-functional collaborator who brings directing, writing, shooting, and editing expertise to life, with a sharp instinct for structure, pacing, and timing to realize clients’ visions with high-quality original content.…Hi, I’m Paloma Sierra, an award-winning storyteller with 10+ years of experience writing, directing, and editing compelling audio-visual narratives. I’ve been recognized by Fulbright, the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Sloan Foundation, and named the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County and the ¡ Tú Cuentas! Youth Fest Grand Prize. I stay on the pulse of technology and industry trends to deliver content across genres and styles. I’m a cross-functional collaborator who brings directing, writing, shooting, and editing expertise to life, with a sharp instinct for structure, pacing, and timing to realize clients’ visions with high-quality original content.

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Hi, I’m Paloma Sierra, an award-winning storyteller with 10+ years of experience writing, directing, and editing compelling audio-visual narratives. I’ve been recognized by Fulbright, the Writers Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and the Sloan Foundation, and named the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County and the ¡ Tú Cuentas! Youth Fest Grand Prize.

I stay on the pulse of technology and industry trends to deliver content across genres and styles. I’m a cross-functional collaborator who brings directing, writing, shooting, and editing expertise to life, with a sharp instinct for structure, pacing, and timing to realize clients’ visions with high-quality original content.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Copywriting

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025

Supported directorial productions; contributed to casting, rehearsal planning, and on-set supervision in a UK-based program.

Assistant Director at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art

November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025

Directed and assisted on theatre productions; supported rehearsal processes and on-set operations during tenure at LAMDA.

Professional Writer at Let's Eat, Grandma

June 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025

Collaborated on compelling audiovisual content and narrative materials for remote projects; produced 150+ entry-to-senior level applications across hospitality, healthcare, tech, finance and entertainment industries.

Playwriting Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University

May 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Delivered playwriting instruction; mentored students in developing script work with emphasis on voice and structure.

Playwriting Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University

May 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Taught playwriting and mentored students; assisted in curriculum development and classroom instruction.

Emerging Poet Laureate at City of Asylum / Pittsburgh

April 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Awarded Emerging Poet Laureate for Allegheny County; engaged in residencies and community programs, producing public-facing literary work.

Emerging Poet Laureate at City of Asylum

April 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Emerging Poet Laureate for Allegheny County; engaged in community outreach and literary programming in Pittsburgh.

Teaching Assistant, Acting for the Camera at Carnegie Mellon University

May 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025

Produced 25+ audiovisual projects per semester; oversaw all production stages, including lighting, camera, and audio setups; coached non-camera talent; edited footage in single- and multi-camera formats.

Teaching Assistant, Acting for the Camera at Carnegie Mellon University

May 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025

Produced 25+ audiovisual projects per semester by overseeing all production stages; managed lighting, camera, and audio setups; coached on-camera talent; and edited single- and multi-camera footage.

Director / Writer at Freelance

January 1, 2016 - Present

Develop and produce compelling scripts and audiovisual narratives by collaborating with 25+ writers, creatives, and talent; improving engagement and transfers for 30+ regional and international productions. Manage shoots, lighting, camera, sound, and post-production; deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines. Mentored and supported emerging and established talent in writing, directing, editing, and acting.