Christell Westweber

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor & Motion Designer at Freelance via Cine Animal
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led end-to-end content production for paid and organic campaigns. Managed a team of up to 4 creatives, mentoring junior editors and coordinating content calendars via ClickUp. Created +20 short-form videos monthly for Instagram and TikTok, boosting engagement and growing followers from 90K to 107K. Scripted, shot, and directed cinematic campaigns aligned with brand identity and seasonal product launches. Edited high-impact live concert videos for the Panama Jazz Festival (featuring artists such as Rubén Blades and Gunhild Carling). Collaborated with the advertising department to produce digital content for social media, internal platforms, and promotional campaigns. Contributed to NGO campaigns and environmental/women’s advocacy initiatives (e.g., Marea Verde, MOOC episodes for municipal projects, UNDP environmental initiative).
Digital Production Assistant at Universidad Latina de Panama City
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Designed and implemented an efficient production workflow to cover live events, ensuring timely and high-quality audio-visual delivery. Operated, assembled, and maintained a variety of professional video and audio equipment for event coverage. Collaborated with the advertising department to create digital content for social media, internal platforms, and promotional campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Digital Animation at Universidad Latina de Panamá
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Cinematography at Fundación Universidad de Carabobo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Photography at Fundación Universidad de Carabobo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Fiction Screenwriting
January 1, 2011 - April 8, 2026
Documentary Film Seminar
January 1, 2013 - April 8, 2026
Photography as Metaphor Workshop
January 1, 2014 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services