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About Me
Hello, my name is Marcel, a passionate artist/creative/designer with a strong connection to my roots and a love for storytelling. With experience in various creative fields, I bring a unique perspective to every project, blending my childhood memories and cultural influences to create visually impactful narratives.
Growing up in the Philippines, I developed an appreciation for diverse art forms and the power of visual storytelling. My love for design led me to pursue a career that combines my artistic talents with my keen eye for detail. As a production designer, set dresser/buyer, graphic artist, and photographer, I've honed my craft and cultivated an ability to create immersive worlds on screen.
I'm a curious and empathetic person, always seeking to understand the emotions and motivations of the characters I bring to life. My design process is rooted in collaboration, working closely with directors and creative teams to develop a shared vision. I embrace challenges, often finding inventive ways to overcome budgetary and resource constraints.
Beyond work, I enjoy exploring new places, collecting inspiration from my travels and experiences. I'm forever seeking new ideas to spark my creativity. As an artist, I'm committed to creating meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences. I believe that by connecting to our own stories and sharing them through the power of design, we can make a lasting impact on the world around us
GRANTS, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS
‘Filipino Representation in the Asia Pacific Screen Awards’ The Phillipine Times, DEC 2023 (ARTICLE)
Designing Asia Pacific Screen Award’s theme “In the Tapestry of the Asia Pacific, Weaving Creates Unity” 2023 (Blogpost)
STREAMLINE (Feature Film) Art Department Attachment through Screen Queensland’s SQ Attach program 2019
Recipient of 2020 Arts Queensland stART Grant (only 5 recipients in Queensland in 2020)
Los Angeles Film School International Program - JMC Academy x LAFS (2019)
‘Queer Music Video Takes Home Big Award At JMC Martini Awards’ Sceenstr 2018 (ARTICLE)
AWARDS
2023 - BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR SHORT FILM - VIVS SILLY MANGO - AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION DESIGN GUILD (APDG) AWARDS - NOMINEE
2019 - BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR SHORT FILM- FLOWER GIRL - MARTINI AWARDS - NOMINEE
2018 - BEST TVC OR BRANDED CONTENT (DIRECTOR) - LINCON HIRE BRANDED CONTENT - MARTINI AWARDS - WINNER
2018 - BEST MUSIC VIDEO (DIRECTOR) - NEON MEMORIES - MARTINI AWARDS - WINNER
2018 - BEST DOCUMENTARY (DIRECTOR/PRODUCER) - GLITTER MY COMING OUT STORY - MARTINI AWARDS - NOMINEE
2017 - BEST DIGITAL POSTCARD (PRODUCER/PRODUCTION DESIGNER) - SHAREHOUSE - MARTINI AWARDS - NOMINEE
ART EXHIBITS
2025- SEASONS INSTALLATION/EXHIBIT FOR KIDS TAKE OVER AT HOTA (Home of the Arts)
2021 - MINT ART HOUSE RESIDENT EXHIBIT - EXHIBITING WITH OTHER RESIDENTS AT MINT ART HOUSE
2020 - LEVEL UP ART GALLERY “RETURN TO PLAY”- EXHIBITING WITH IZZYVOODOO, AND MICHELLE LE PLASTRIER
2016 - FILIPINO BARIO FIESTA - FILIPIÑANA SECTION - DISPLAYING DRAWINGS AND OTHER ART
2013 - CAC YEAR 12 ART SHOWCASE - FINAL ART EXHIBIT AND CRIT
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FILMOGRAPHY
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2023
THE FAMILY - SHORT FILM - GRAPHIC ARTIST (AUGUST)
ZOMBIE PLANE - FEATURE FILM - GRAPHIC ARTIST (MAR-APR)
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2022
IN OUR BLOOD - FEATURE FILM - GRAPHIC ARTIST (SEP)
BEDFRAME - SHORT FILM - STANBY PROPS/ ON-SET SET DRESSER (JUL)
VIV'S SILLY MANGO - SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER - GRAPHIC DESIGNER (FEB-MARCH)
YOUNG ROCK S2 - T.V. SERIES - GRAPHIC ARTIST (SEP-FEB)
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2021
LOST AND FOUND - FEATURE FILM - PROPS ASSIST- (AUG)
PORTABLE DOOR - FEATURE FILM - SET DEC ASSIST - (OCT-JULY)
BLACKSITE - FEATURE FILM - (NOV-MAR)
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2020
CENTR PROMO - TVC - ART DEPARTMENT RUNNER (OCT)
STRAYNGER - MUSIC VIDEO - GRAPHIC ARTIST (OCT)
HOLEY MOLEY AUS - T.V. SERIES - BUYER/DRESSER (AUG-OCT)
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2019
ROMANCE ON THE MENU - FEATURE FILM - ON SET DRESSER (DEC)
STREAMLINE - FEATURE FILM - BUYER/DRESSER (OCT-NOV)
THE PERFECT SPOT - SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (AUG-SEP)
MIDNIGHT ZERO - PILOT - GRAPHIC ARTIST (AUG)
GRIP - SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (AUG)
JMC OPEN DAY - MULTICAM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (AUG)
TRUE BLUE - SHORT FILM - GRAPHIC ARTIST (JUN)
BLOODY HELL - FEATURE FILM - GRAPHIC DESIGNER - (JAN-MAR)
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2018
TWO HEADS CREEK - FEATURE FILM - SET DRESSER (DECEMBER)
FLOWER GIRL - SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (OCTOBER)
WAVELL DRAMA TROUPE - PERFORMANCE -PRODUCTION DESIGNER (MAY)
LINCON HIRE - TVC - PRODUCER, DIRECTOR (MAY)
JMC OPEN DAY - MULTI CAM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (MAY)
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS - OB - ASST. TECHNICHAL DIRECTOR (MAY)
COMM GAMES BEACH VOLLEYBALL - OB - FLOOR MANAGER (APRIL)
NEON MEMORIES - MUSIC VIDEO - DIRECTOR (MAR)
WHO IS LOLA MYERS? - SHORT FILM - SET DRESSER (MAR)
WINDCHIME - SHORT FILM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (FEB)
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2017
CHANCE_02 - SHORT FILM - MINIATURE SET BUILDER (DEC)
HOMECOMING QUEENS - T.V. SERIES - ART DEPARTMENT (NOV)
ONE LIFE TOO MANY - SHORT - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (NOV)
JMC OPEN DAY - MULTI CAM - PRODUCTION DESIGNER (MAY)
IDENTITY ALIAS - MUSIC VIDEO - ART DEPARTMENT (MAY)
VAULT GAMES - TVC - ART DEPARTMENT (APR)
SHAREHOUSE - DIGITAL POSTCARD - PRODUCER, PRODUCTION DESIGNER (APR)