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I am a professional documentary filmmaker and editor with over 15 years of experience crafting films for networks like NHK World, Discovery Channel/TLC, and the South China Morning Post, with works screened at IDFA, Busan, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. My work spans global collaborations with UNICEF, CARE, WHO, Save the Children, IRRI, Pulitzer Center, and others, delivering end-to-end productions and ethical storytelling across development and humanitarian contexts.…I am a professional documentary filmmaker and editor with over 15 years of experience crafting films for networks like NHK World, Discovery Channel/TLC, and the South China Morning Post, with works screened at IDFA, Busan, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. My work spans global collaborations with UNICEF, CARE, WHO, Save the Children, IRRI, Pulitzer Center, and others, delivering end-to-end productions and ethical storytelling across development and humanitarian contexts.

Cha Escala

Documentary Filmmaker, Filmmaker, Video Editor, +1

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I am a professional documentary filmmaker and editor with over 15 years of experience crafting films for networks like NHK World, Discovery Channel/TLC, and the South China Morning Post, with works screened at IDFA, Busan, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. My work spans global collaborations with UNICEF, CARE, WHO, Save the Children, IRRI, Pulitzer Center, and others, delivering end-to-end productions and ethical storytelling across development and humanitarian contexts.…I am a professional documentary filmmaker and editor with over 15 years of experience crafting films for networks like NHK World, Discovery Channel/TLC, and the South China Morning Post, with works screened at IDFA, Busan, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. My work spans global collaborations with UNICEF, CARE, WHO, Save the Children, IRRI, Pulitzer Center, and others, delivering end-to-end productions and ethical storytelling across development and humanitarian contexts.

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I am a professional documentary filmmaker and editor with over 15 years of experience crafting films for networks like NHK World, Discovery Channel/TLC, and the South China Morning Post, with works screened at IDFA, Busan, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. My work spans global collaborations with UNICEF, CARE, WHO, Save the Children, IRRI, Pulitzer Center, and others, delivering end-to-end productions and ethical storytelling across development and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photo

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Photo

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Assistant – Photo and Video at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Developed multimedia assets for research communications and outreach. Documented scientific work to translate complex agricultural research into accessible visual stories.

Video Producer – Consultant at UNICEF Philippines

January 1, 2019 - Present

Produced photo and video content documenting UNICEF programs and community initiatives. Managed end-to-end production from concept to delivery, ensuring adherence to branding and ethical storytelling standards while coordinating with field teams.