about

Hi, I’m Yana Durado

— a Filipina video producer, filmmaker, and immersive media specialist based in Athens, Ohio. Throughout my creative career, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of international projects across commercial, entertainment, nonprofit, and higher education spaces.

Some of the organizations I’ve worked with include Every Campus A Refuge, the Athens International Film + Video Festival, the Miss Universe Organization, JP Morgan Chase (via Magnet Media Inc.). One of my favorite collaborations was producing the Taste of Parkersburg advertisement for the Greater Parkersburg CVB (via Stonewall Group), which received a 2022 Telly Award in the Tourism category.

My creative journey began over a decade ago with early recognition in both design and music. In 2014, I received an Award of Excellence from the 36th Society of News Design for my contribution to the Times of Oman’s World Cup front page supplement. Later, in 2019, I placed 2nd in the Visayan Music Awards for my original composition “Balitaw,” which went on to earn radio play and press coverage for its fresh approach to Visayan music.

I hold an MFA in Film, specializing in Post-Production, and I earned my B.S. in Communication (Integrated Media) with Magna Cum Laude honors — both from Ohio University.

My work spans videography, editing, and immersive 360 video, and I love combining technical precision with creative intuition. Whether you're looking for a collaborative partner, a fresh creative eye, or someone to help bring your story to life — I’d love to connect.

EDUCATION

MFA in Film - Ohio University 2025

Focus: Editing / Post-Production

B.S in Communication - Ohio University 2021

Magna Cum Laude

Major: Integrated Media Production

Minor: Film, Social Media Certificate

media Experience

2023-2025 Audio Visual Technician, Ohio University, Conference + Event Services

2023-2025 Social Media Manager, Athens International Film + Video Festival

2024 Director of Communications, Woodcock Nature Preserve

2022-2023 Social Media Manager, Ohio University School of Film

2022 Creative Intern, Stonewall Group

2021-2022 Digital Associate, Miss Universe

2021 Social Media Strategist, School of Media Arts & Studies

2020-2021 Senior Video Producer, Ohio University Communications + Marketing

2020 Production Intern, Magnet Media, Inc.

2020 Creative Media Intern, ACIIID Trends

2020 Video Production Intern, Ohio University Communications + Marketing

2019 Media Intern, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society

2017-2018 Studio Camera Operator, WOUB Public Media

academic Experience

2024-2025 Post-Production Teaching Assistant, Ohio University School of Film

Courses: Intro to Post-Production / Sound, Color VFX

2023-2024 Post-Production Graduate Assistant, Ohio University School of Film

AVID Media Composer