Hi, I’m Jorel Lising, a director and editor specializing in commercial film and advertising. Represented by PPC Directors, I lead creative direction for a range of clients, including Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Mentos. Based in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, I enjoy ideation, development, directing, shooting, editing, and guiding teams to bring cinematic stories to life. My background spans freelance work, in-house roles, and collaborations with production companies such as 88Storey Films, BEN&BEN, and Seabiscuit Films. I studied Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, with tracks in Film & Media Studies and Film Production. I'm proficient in creative direction, budgeting, scriptwriting, and I’m fluent in English and Filipino, with a strong foundation in photography and graphic design that informs my storytelling.…

Jorel Lising

Hi, I’m Jorel Lising, a director and editor specializing in commercial film and advertising. Represented by PPC Directors, I lead creative direction for a range of clients, including Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Mentos. Based in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, I enjoy ideation, development, directing, shooting, editing, and guiding teams to bring cinematic stories to life. My background spans freelance work, in-house roles, and collaborations with production companies such as 88Storey Films, BEN&BEN, and Seabiscuit Films. I studied Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, with tracks in Film & Media Studies and Film Production. I'm proficient in creative direction, budgeting, scriptwriting, and I’m fluent in English and Filipino, with a strong foundation in photography and graphic design that informs my storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Jorel Lising, a director and editor specializing in commercial film and advertising. Represented by PPC Directors, I lead creative direction for a range of clients, including Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Mentos. Based in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, I enjoy ideation, development, directing, shooting, editing, and guiding teams to bring cinematic stories to life.

My background spans freelance work, in-house roles, and collaborations with production companies such as 88Storey Films, BEN&BEN, and Seabiscuit Films. I studied Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, with tracks in Film & Media Studies and Film Production. I’m proficient in creative direction, budgeting, scriptwriting, and I’m fluent in English and Filipino, with a strong foundation in photography and graphic design that informs my storytelling.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film & Advertising Director, Freelance at PPC Directors (represented)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative lead for projects for a variety of clients, including Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Perfetti Van Melle (Mentos). Led concept development, direction of shoots, and post-production delivery across TV and digital platforms.
Video Content Creator, Video Editor & Creative Director at BEN&BEN
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
In-house creative for the Philippine band BEN&BEN – developed video and music content, music videos, live performances, and social media content.
Film & Advertising Director at 88Storey Films
January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Directed branded content, TV and digital advertisements with 88storey Films. Built structure and process around projects within a larger-scale production environment.
Film & Advertising Director at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Gained work experience with various clients, agencies, and production companies as a freelance director. Clients included Coca-Cola, NBA Asia, Merck Consumer Health, Maserati.
Editor & Director at Seabiscuit Films
January 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Handled the creative process of client-based lifestyle content and projects, from pre-production to editorial assembly of the final output.
Film & Advertising Director at Freelance (represented by PPC Directors)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative lead for projects for clients including Coca-Cola, Samsung, Mentos, and others.
Video Content Creator, Video Editor & Creative Director at BEN&BEN
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
In-house creative for the Philippine band BEN&BEN – developed and created video and music content, music videos, live performances, and social media content.
Film & Advertising Director at 88Storey Films
January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Directed branded content, TV and digital advertisements; learned how to have more structure over projects working with a larger-scale production company.
Film & Advertising Director at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Gained work experience with various clients, agencies, and production companies. Clients: Coca-Cola, NBA Asia, Merck Consumer Health, Maserati.
Editor & Director at Seabiscuit Films
January 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Handled the creative process of client-based lifestyle content and projects, from pre-production to editorial assembly of the final output.
Film & Advertising Director at PPC Directors
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative lead for projects for a variety of clients, including Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Mentos. Represented in MM, PH.
Video Content Creator, Video Editor & Creative Director at BEN&BEN
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
In-house creative for the Philippine band BEN&BEN – developed and created video and music content, music videos, live performances, and social media content.
Film & Advertising Director at 88Storey Films
January 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025
Directed branded content, TV and digital advertisements with 88storey Films. Learned how to have more structure over projects working with a larger-scale production company.
Film & Advertising Director at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Gained work experience with various clients, agencies, and production companies as a freelance director. Clients included Coca-Cola, NBA Asia, Merck Consumer Health, Maserati.
Editor & Director at Seabiscuit Films
January 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Handled the creative process of client-based lifestyle content and projects, from pre-production to editorial assembly of the final output.

Education

Mass Communication Bachelor’s Degree with tracks in Film & Media Studies and Film Production at Ateneo de Manila University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Mass Communication Bachelor’s Degree at Ateneo de Manila University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Mass Communication Bachelor’s Degree at Ateneo de Manila University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Cannes Film Festival - Short Film Corner Participant
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Canadian International Film Festival - Award of Excellence in Filmmaking / Screenwriting
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Word Premieres Film Festival - in exhibition
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Ateneo de Manila University - Best Project Thesis
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level