Hi, I’m Franny Trinidad—an award-winning documentary filmmaker and multimedia journalist. I tell stories about social movements, indigenous rights, LGBTQ and women’s issues, and identity, weaving rigorous reporting with immersive visuals. I’m currently pursuing advanced study in documentary journalism and am passionate about elevating underrepresented voices through thoughtful storytelling and collaboration. In my work, I gravitate toward projects that explore community impact and social change. I’m always looking for opportunities to combine storytelling, rigorous field reporting, and creative visuals to connect audiences with meaningful, real-world perspectives.

Franny Trinidad

Hi, I’m Franny Trinidad—an award-winning documentary filmmaker and multimedia journalist. I tell stories about social movements, indigenous rights, LGBTQ and women’s issues, and identity, weaving rigorous reporting with immersive visuals. I’m currently pursuing advanced study in documentary journalism and am passionate about elevating underrepresented voices through thoughtful storytelling and collaboration. In my work, I gravitate toward projects that explore community impact and social change. I’m always looking for opportunities to combine storytelling, rigorous field reporting, and creative visuals to connect audiences with meaningful, real-world perspectives.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Franny Trinidad—an award-winning documentary filmmaker and multimedia journalist. I tell stories about social movements, indigenous rights, LGBTQ and women’s issues, and identity, weaving rigorous reporting with immersive visuals. I’m currently pursuing advanced study in documentary journalism and am passionate about elevating underrepresented voices through thoughtful storytelling and collaboration.

In my work, I gravitate toward projects that explore community impact and social change. I’m always looking for opportunities to combine storytelling, rigorous field reporting, and creative visuals to connect audiences with meaningful, real-world perspectives.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Post-Production Intern at Chandi Films
May 1, 2025 - Present
Edit scenes, log and organize footage, assist on production days.
Reporter at Oakland North
August 31, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Pitch, report on, draft, and edit articles. Conduct interviews, collaborate with other reporters, and produce high-quality journalism on a short timeline.
Reporter + Video Journalist at City on a Hill Press
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Research, investigate, and report on local news and campus affairs published both digitally and in print. Conduct interviews, incorporate student opinion, and work collaboratively to give voice to underrepresented stories. Script, film, and edit news videos.
Social Media Intern at Lookout Santa Cruz
September 30, 2022 - January 31, 2024
Script, film, and edit short-form promotional and news videos weekly with a hyperlocal focus.

Education

Master of Journalism (M.J.) in Documentary Journalism at University of California, Berkeley
August 15, 2024 - May 17, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media at University of California, Santa Cruz
August 15, 2021 - June 15, 2024

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

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