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Ariel Zengotita is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker based in North Carolina. His films have screened at notable festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs Int'l ShortFest, and TIFF. Ariel was recently selected as part of the inaugural class of the NO DRAMA Initiative, powered by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His work tends to explore the space between horror and dramedy.…Ariel Zengotita is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker based in North Carolina. His films have screened at notable festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs Int'l ShortFest, and TIFF. Ariel was recently selected as part of the inaugural class of the NO DRAMA Initiative, powered by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His work tends to explore the space between horror and dramedy.

ARIEL ZENGOTITA

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Ariel Zengotita is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker based in North Carolina. His films have screened at notable festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs Int'l ShortFest, and TIFF. Ariel was recently selected as part of the inaugural class of the NO DRAMA Initiative, powered by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His work tends to explore the space between horror and dramedy.…Ariel Zengotita is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker based in North Carolina. His films have screened at notable festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs Int'l ShortFest, and TIFF. Ariel was recently selected as part of the inaugural class of the NO DRAMA Initiative, powered by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His work tends to explore the space between horror and dramedy.

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Ariel Zengotita is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker based in North Carolina. His films have screened at notable festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs Int’l ShortFest, and TIFF. Ariel was recently selected as part of the inaugural class of the NO DRAMA Initiative, powered by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and the Toronto International Film Festival. His work tends to explore the space between horror and dramedy.

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Senior Staff Editor at FaZe Clan

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Collaborate with producers and directors to create engaging content for YouTube and other social platforms. Establish style, tone, and pacing of FaZe Clan's original YouTube content. Create sound design/mixes for edits. Mentor assistant editors, provide direction on ways to improve edits. QC edits before posting to social platforms. Hybrid workflow, execute and deliver numerous edits from home, as well as in office.

Grant Recipient at Universal Pictures x Monkeypaw Productions

January 1, 2025 - Present

NO DRAMA Initiative - Write, direct, and edit a proof-of-concept short film for the NO DRAMA development initiative. Work closely with Universal and Monkeypaw executives throughout all stages of production. During the one-year programme, engage in roundtables and workshops to enrich creative process and understanding of the studio system.