Manny Gonzalez

Creative leader with 20+ years of experience in video production, brand filmmaking, marketing and multimedia storytelling. Senior video producer, director, videographer, photography, production manager and video editor. Expert in end-to-end production, from ideation to final distribution, ensuring high-quality content that aligns with business objectives.

Passionate about crafting compelling narratives that engage audiences and elevate brand messaging. Adept at managing production teams, budgets, and post-production workflows for premium video content.

Key Skills & Expertise

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of creative projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
• Video Editing & Motion Design Integration for TV and Digital Advertising Campaigns
• Innovative Creative Direction, Design Thinking & Concept Development
• Art Direction, Creative Leadership Creative Director
• Marketing & Corporate Communications
• Storytelling & Scriptwriting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Managing Production from Concept to Completion
• Post-Production Workflow Management
• Project, Budget & Team Management
• Vendor & Agency Management
• Experience producing videos for a range of formats, including short-form social videos, product demos, photography and event coverage.
• Casting, Writing, Directing, Shooting, Editing & Producing

Technical Proficiency

• Video Editing & Motion Graphics: Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, AVID
• Design & Animation: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Videographer/Photographer: Sony 4k, Canon 4k cameras, DSLR cameras and lighting
• Collaboration Tools: Google Suite, Microsoft Office
• Compression & Distribution: Media Encoder, Episode Pro Compressor, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Applications
• Audio & Production Tools: Digidesign Pro Tools, Audition, iMovie, iTunes

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Television, Film & Media Production