CV Leiry Seron

L E I R Y

S E R Ó N

Designer and Filmmaker

P R O F I L E Born in Honduras, Central America in 1991. My background includes studies and work in graphic and editorial design, filmmaking and film editing. I’m especially passionate about documentary content and youth culture, and have had the chance to reflect this through several published magazines, photography and short films throughout my career.

C O N T A C T

P :

+354 788 64 70

E :

leiry.seron@gmail.com

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Reykjavík, Iceland

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C O P Y W R I T E R

4am Saatchi & Saatchi / Honduras / 2014-2015 One of the biggest advertising agencies in Honduras and the world. My job consisted in

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the creation of 360° advertising campaigns for brands, from concept to realization, next to a group formed by an account executive, a graphic designer, and a copywriter. The skills required to performed this job were those such as a high level of knowledge of design software, excellent grammar and writing skills, and knowledge in art direction.

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Saku Magazine / Honduras / 2013-Present E D U C A T I O N

Saku Magazine is an experimental digital youth culture platform reporting on the boldest of creativity as it emerges. I founded the magazine back in 2013 together with two of my best

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Bachelor Degree

UNITEC, Honduras

friends with a common goal to be intellectually playful, redefining concepts and exploring ideas that have not been yet exposed in the Honduran society. We are a collective expression of a desire for culture, seeking to inspire, spark conversation, and fuel creativity. My tasks include the overall creative directtion of the magazine, video production and editing,

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Bachelor Degree

editorial and web design, and handling social media.

UNITEC, Honduras T E C H N I C A L D E SI GN

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Kvikmyndaskóli Islands / Iceland / 2015-2016

Master of Arts

Listaháskóli Íslands, Iceland

I worked as assistance to the Chief Technology officer at the Icelandic Film School for a year. The job was part of an intercultural youth exchange program through AUS (Alþjóðleg

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Adobe Photoshop ungmennaskipti). My tasks included assisting the students with everything regarding the Adobe Illustrator

equipment needed for filming, prepping, assisting teachers and students in classes, assisting in certain film production, graphic design, photography, and web design.

Adobe Premiere Pro F R E E L A N C E

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2014-Present

Adobe InDesign

I have had the chance to collaborate with different brands worldwide as a freelance graphAdobe After Effects

ic designer and filmmaker. Some of my latest works include the creation of the official poster of the honduran short film Todos Bailaban, presented at Cannes Festival; the branding redesign of AUS (Alþjóðleg Ungmennaskipti) in Iceland, designing a wine packaging for

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a Swig Studio in San Francisco, CA; and directing and editing a documentary about sex work in Honduras.

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Advanced SPA N I SH

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Birth Language

Honduras, Iceland

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Beginner

I consider volunteering a powerful medium for learning and helping our community. Since

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2010, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at different organizations such as UN Aids

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Honduras, Rauði Krossinn, Reykjavík International Film Festival, Secret Solstice Music Festival, and Alþjóðleg Ungmennaskipti in Iceland.

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FI LM PHYS I CS DOCUME N TA RY YO UT H

CU LT U R E

M U SI C

Moisés Sosa P :

+504 87377021

E :

mrmomososa@gmail.com

PHOTO G R A P H Y DESI GN LI T ERAT U R E S CRIP T WR I T I N G TEC H N OLOGY M AGA Z I NE S

Madelline Sevilla P :

+504 9966 0006

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maddy.sevilla@gmail.com