margie nguyen

video editor

Hi! I’m Margie Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American video editor with roots in Chinatown, Los Angeles. I’ve worked on documentaries, motorsports content, short films, educational and corporate videos, and social media pieces centered around community and culture. 

You can usually catch me at music shows, flying kites, obsessing over Serverance, or learning how to DJ at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound.

contact: chinatownmarge@gmail.com

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documentary & film
motorsports
creative
explainer shorts
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margie nguyen

video editor

Hi! I’m Margie Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American video editor with roots in Chinatown, Los Angeles. I’ve worked on documentaries, motorsports content, short films, educational and corporate videos, and social media pieces centered around community and culture.

You can usually catch me at music shows, flying kites, obsessing over Serverance, or learning how to DJ at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound.


documentary & film
motorsports
creative
explainer shorts
corporate & edu
photos


city of hope:  2024 spirit of life honoree



Edited for Substance Agency, this video honors the 2024 Spirit of Life recipient from City of Hope’s National Business Products Industry. I served as video editor, crafting a narrative that highlights the honoree’s impact while balancing heartfelt storytelling with a polished, branded tone. The piece blends interviews, archival footage, and motion graphics to celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and legacy.

Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen


cal poly pomona: habitat for mars



As Lead Editor, I brought a modern and dynamic touch to a video showcasing Cal Poly Pomona's architecture and civil engineering students. The video captures their innovative journey designing and building the Mars habitation module, affectionately nicknamed Cal-Roli CPP-HAB. Fueled by a $30,000 NASA grant, the project, entered into the NASA eXploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge, reflects the students' creativity and dedication in crafting a prototype for a potential Mars habitat.

Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor:
Margie Nguyen


honda: pact program





In this video, we highlight Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training program through a use of animation and live-action. As the editor, I was tasked to seamlessly cut together interviews and live-action footage and integrate animation, ensuring a cohesive and engaging visual narrative. My role involved crafting a compelling storyline, refining the pacing, and adding a touch of creativity to effectively showcase the program's benefits and opportunities.

Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen


el camino college: cis program promo





As Lead Editor, I intercut interviews to craft engaging promo videos for El Camino College's CIS program. Employing a blend of technical aesthetics and music, my approach highlighted the program's unique features, delivering a visually effective promo video. This production not only showcased the program's strengths but also served as a powerful tool to attract prospective students with its innovative and engaging presentation.

Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen