Rafa edits films.
My name is Rafael Luis Rodolfo Ignacio Julian Villareal Fernando (yes, seriously).
But just call me “Rafa”
I am a professional video editor with more than 6 years of experience with award-winning film projects from all over the globe.
I am a storyteller who:
• Can quickly find the compelling narrative •
• Knows how to showcase the lovely details in a story that make us human •
• Understands the value of communication and professionalism - no ghosting here •
Check out my portfolio below:
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Dickpunch
I edited this punky comedy-drama during my MA at the National Film and Television School.
The film is premiering at the 2024 Lübeck Nordic Film Days festival
La Cosecha (SXSW 2023 / PBS Frame of Mind)
I edited this documentary about a Guatemalan immigrant who is fighting for greater food access in Austin, Texas. This doc premiered at SXSW 2023 in the Texas Shorts Showcase.
It also aired on PBS Frame of Mind on October 2023.
https://filmlibrary.sxsw.com/film/la-cosecha/
https://www.pbs.org/video/la-cosecha-trailer-afuipr/
UN Environment Programme: Communities unite to save high Andean forests, for water & climate
I edited a short doc for the UN Environment Programme to highlight the work done by Accion Andina in protecting watersheds in the high Andes through native flora restoration.
Year of the Rabbit (Award-Winning Short Documentary)
I edited this human interest documentary piece for the South China Morning Post. It has garnered more than 100k views (Youtube and Facebook).
I received a Best Editor award at the Tekka International Film Festival for this film.
This film has won Best Documentary Film at the Southeast Asia x Seattle (SEAxSEA) Film and Literature Festival.
UN Environment Programme: How Central America is fighting drought with nature
I edited a short film for the UN Environment Programme to highlight the work they’ve done to make farming in El Salvador more resilient to climate change. Narrated by Edward Norton.
Boca Chica (HSDFF 2023 / PBS Reel South)
I edited this documentary about the environmental impact of the SpaceX Starbase at Boca Chica beach. This doc premiered at the 2023 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and is part of the PBS Reel South documentary selection for 2023
Project Re:Form — Case Study
I edited a case study documentary showcasing the success story of a long-overdue redesign of a US Government process. This film is part of the Civilla Practica continuing education curriculum for government workers.
Remember Love (Award-winning short public service film)
I produced and edited a short public-service advocacy film for Ateneo De Manila and Miriam College, top universities and research institutions in the Philippines.
This film received a Silver Telly Award in the Social Video category.
Tsaa Ni Bembol #LakasNiLeni
I edited four testimonial ad campaign videos for a Philippine political candidate. This video features Mr. Bembol Roco (Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, 1975).
"Little by Little" Educational Video Series Trailers
I cut the promotional trailers (60s) for the Little by Little financial literacy series commissioned by the National Bank of Cambodia. This is the trailer for episode 1 of the series.
"Little by Little" Educational Web Series for National Bank of Cambodia - "Dreaming of the Future"
I post-produced and edited a 4-episode fiction web series commissioned by the National Bank of Cambodia to teach financial literacy to a Cambodian audience. This is episode 1 of the series.
Nuestras Historias: Rosalba Rolón
I edited a three-part biographical documentary series featuring the leaders of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. All three films were showcased at the National Latinx Summit in 2021. This video features Rosalba Rolón.
Kape Ni Nonie #LakasNiLeni
I edited four testimonial ad campaign videos for a Philippine political candidate. This video features Mr. Nonie Buencamino (Smaller and Smaller Circles, 2017).
"Little by Little" Educational Web Series for National Bank of Cambodia - "When We Were Kids"
I post-produced and edited a 4-episode fiction web series commissioned by the National Bank of Cambodia to teach financial literacy to a Cambodian audience. This is episode 3 of the series.
Nuestras Historias: Tomás Ybarra-Frausto
I edited a three-part biographical documentary series featuring the leaders of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. All three films were showcased at the National Latinx Summit in 2021. This video features Dr. Tomás Ybarra-Frausto.
SYNOPSIS: This video features a little bit of the story of Dr. Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, an independent scholar of Chicano art.
MY ROLES: Offline Edit
CLIENT: National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)AGENCY: School of Slow Media / TÁPI Story