Marina Y.

Experience

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  Film.Ca Cinemas Inc.

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

  Guest Service Representative
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  Film/Comm Talent

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  Actor

  I was featured in the NERF Zombie Outbreaker Bow commercials (2016/2017).

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  Aroma espresso bar (Canada)

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  Barista
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  Gooshlems

  Nov 2020 - now

  Managing our brand distribution and social media marketing. My Script Sucks!!! (Post-production) The Retreat of the Turtledove and the Honey Badger (2023) - with Kristoffer Bradley CruzPseudo Mailman (2022) - with Kristoffer Bradley CruzMy Pumpkin, My Boo (2020) • Featured in the 44th Asian American International Film Festival (NYC) and the 21st Reelworld Film Festival (Toronto) Everything's Great, You? (2024) • Soon to be Featured in the 35th Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (Toronto)Dan & Eli (2022)Pseudo Mailman (2022)Kenner’d (2022)Golden Child (2020)The Inventor (2020)My Pumpkin, My Boo (2020)• Featured in the 44th Asian American International Film Festival (NYC) and the 21st Reelworld Film Festival (Toronto)Please Laugh (2020)• Featured in the 44th Asian American International Film Festival (NYC)White Noise (2020) Just Friends Again (ongoing) - SienaKissmiss (2024) - JulietEverything’s Great, You? (2024) • Soon to be Featured in the 35th Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (Toronto) - Sophia The Retreat of the Turtledove and the Honey Badger (2023) - TurtledovePseudo Mailman (2022) - Olivia Torres#GOOSHLEMS (2021) - Myself Please Laugh (2020) - OliviaVasya’s New (2020) - VasyaWithout a Voice (2019) - NamelessSilent Treatment (2019) - Girlfriend No One’s Gonna Listen, available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Golden Child (2020)The Inventor (2020)My Pumpkin, My Boo (2020)• Featured in the 44th Asian American International Film Festival (NYC) and the 21st Reelworld Film Festival (Toronto)Tonight You Will Shine! (2022) - Play Director My Pumpkin, My Boo (2020) • Featured in the 44th Asian American International Film Festival (NYC) and the 21st Reelworld Film Festival (Toronto)

  • Brand Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Writer/Director

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Executive Producer & Producer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Production Assistant

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Actor

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Podcast Host

    Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  • 1st Assistant Director

    Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Director of Photography

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2020
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  Out Too Late Productions

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Director Of Photography
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  Dapper Queen Productions

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Director of Photography, Creative Director, Casting Director, Marketing Assistant, & Actor
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  Tribeca Coffee Co

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Barista
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  Filmcoop Inc.

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Production Assistant

  I worked on two short films; Portraits and You’re Smart.

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  Cineplex

  Apr 2023 - now

  VIP Server
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  Oldfield Management Corp

  Jul 2023 - now

  Actor
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  CBC

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Associate Director Intern

  I worked in various departments of CBC such as CBC Kids, Communications, and the Canada Reads competition. I shadowed Associate Directors and learned a great deal about live television production.

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  Independent Production

  Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

  Set Dresser

  I assisted in the set up and take down of the set for the short film, Koraci Naprijed.

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  Filmcoop Inc.

  Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

  Set Dresser & Production Assistant

  I worked as a PA and set dresser for the documentary short, Flat.

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  ZS Productions Inc.

  Aug 2024 - Sept 2024

  Costume Assistant

  For the TV series, The Z-Suite, airing on Tubi.Apprenticeship via NABET 700-M UNIFOR.

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  Canadian Film Centre

  Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

  Wardrobe Assistant

  Maintained costumes, assisted in costume continuity, coordinated with talent. For the short film, Emergency Arm Candy under the CFC Writer’s Program.1 day of shoot.

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  Manatomy Club

  Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

  Photography Assistant

  Assisted with a photography shoot for Manatomy Club.1 day of shoot.

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  Firecracker Department

  Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

  Wardrobe Stylist

  I worked on The Final Callbark, a short film submission for the Firecracker Department Comedy Igniter competition. I collaborated creatively with the director and producer and coordinated with the actors to style their wardrobes according to agreed upon styles, aesthetics, and colour palettes.1 day of shoot.

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  SPECTRE FILMS

  Apr 2025 - Apr 2025

  Wardrobe Designer

  Designed, styled, maintained, and did continuity for costumes for the short film, Closing Hour. 2 days of shoot.

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  National Film Board of Canada

  Apr 2025 - Apr 2025

  Photography Assistant

  Set dressed, did G&E, and production assisted for a photography shoot with the Innovation Team at NFB. 1 day of shoot.