margie nguyen
video editor
Hi! I’m Margie Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American Video Editor with roots in Chinatown, Los Angeles. You can often find me at music shows or challenging someone to a pickle-ball match!
I'm currently freelancing and looking for projects in the nonprofit, documentary, music, and branded content spaces.
More about me >
I'm currently freelancing and looking for projects in the nonprofit, documentary, music, and branded content spaces.
More about me >
documentary
explainer shorts
ad spots
promos
event highlights
weddings
creative + personal
photos
vimeo
video editor
Hi! I'm Margie, a Vietnamese-American and Video Editor from Los Angeles who finds joy in the intricate dance of editing, compelling visuals, and a well-executed playlist. My passion for storytelling is fueled by human connection and exploration of emotions — the essential mix, as I see it, for crafting a captivating film.
Off the editing desk, catch me at either music shows or taking walks around my neighborhood.
storytelling + narratives
social media
edu
event highlights
travel
personal
weddings
cal poly pomona: habitat for mars
Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen
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.
honda: pact program
Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen
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.
el camino college: cis program promo
Agency: Substance Media Agency
Editor: Margie Nguyen
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.