BIOGRAPHY
Eduardo Ayres is a Senior Video Editor and Post-production expert residing in Los Angeles with a diverse and accomplished background in the world of Post. An MFA Graduate in Film Production with almost 10 years of experience in video editing, color, sound, Motion Graphics, VFX, Final Delivery, and Post Workflow.
PROFICIENCY
Adobe Premiere and Media Encoder:
10 years of experience working in high-demand environments, with works that include TV Series, Commercials, Social Media Content, Documentaries, and Narrative films.
Adobe Photoshop:
12 years of experience in graphic design.
Adobe After Effects:
Creation of motion graphics, lower thirds
Davinci Resolve and AVID
Basic knowledge.
Storage:
EVO Server Storage, LTO, FTO, Frame.io, Google Drive
AWARDS
Winner "Best University Filmmaker"
At Louisiana LGBT Film Festival.
For Chasing the Dragon
Winner "First Prize" James Seavor LGBTQ Screenplay
At Rhode Island International Film Festival.
For Chasing the Dragon
Winner "Best of the Best"Audience Award
At F&MAD Film Festival
For Chasing the Dragon
Winner of Best Cinematography
At Utah Film Awards 2019
For Chasing the Dragon
Winner of Best Leading Actress
At Utah Film Awards 2019
For Chasing the Dragon
Nominated for Best Music Score
At Utah Film Awards 2019
For Chasing the Dragon
Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast
At Utah Film Awards 2019
For Chasing the Dragon
Finalist at San Bernardino Student Film Festival
For Chasing the Dragon
Quarterfinalist
At Davey Foundation Short Film Grants
For Chasing the Dragon
Best Experimental Short Film
at Alone Together Fest.
Metamorphoses
EDUCATION
The University of Utah (2019)
Master in Fine Arts, Film Production
UofU Teaching Assistantship. Full tuition.
New York University (Tisch) (2013)
Exchange Student in Film and TV Production
Science Without Borders, a merit scholarship.
Allegheny College (2013)
Exchange Student in Communication Art
Science Without Borders, a merit scholarship.
Lutheran University of Brazil (2013)
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts Major
ProUni, a merit scholarship.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
UTA at The University of Utah 🔗
A teaching assistantship granted by the Graduate Department at the University of Utah to develop a class with the theme of Film and Media. It was created in the "Producing Commercials" class.
UofU Teaching Assistantship
A teaching assistantship granted by the University of Utah followed by a full tuition waiver to study at the University of Utah in Film & Media Arts MFA.
Science without Borders Scholarship
A merit and need-based national scholarship issued by the Brazilian Government in partnership with the Institute of International Education allowing Brazilian students to study abroad as exchange students.
ProUni
A merit-based national scholarship issued by the Brazilian Government for Brazilian high school juniors and seniors pursuing a four-year degree.
PRESS
Deadline article Chuck and Fern short film by Deadline
Chasing the Dragon with Eduardo Ayres Soares
by Revry Streaming Service
Award-Winning LGBTQ Film, 'Chasing The Dragon' Sends Message of Hope to Trans Americans (Exclusive). By Emily Clark at Gayemagazine
Daily Inspiration: Meet Eduardo Ayres Soares
by VoyageLa Interview
Meet Eduardo Ayres Soares | Director and Editor
by Shoutout LA
"Chasing the Dragon" Brings New Depth to the Local Film Scene. by Warren Workman
Visual Arts Alumni Produce Short Film in the USA
by ULBRA Canoas (in Portuguese)
ENTREVISTA: Como viver de cinema nos EUA?
by Writer's Room 51 (in Portuguese)
FilmQuest Juror for 3 consecutive years.
FILMOGRAPHY
BEAUTY EDITOR
Eduardo Ayres contributed to various campaigns and product launches as a Senior and Lead Video Editor at Anastasia Beverly Hills Studios. His work encompassed a range of projects, including Product Sizzles, Model Sizzles, Loops, Social Edits, Talking Heads, Arm Swatches, and Tutorials. These video creations were tailored for multiple platforms, lengths, and aspect ratios, showcasing his versatility and expertise in video editing for the beauty and cosmetics industry.
2024
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ABH Confidential Product Release
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ABH Confidential Product Release
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ABH Lip Velvet
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ABH Core Brow: Series of 250 educational videos and tutorials about ABH Core products.
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Lash Genius® Conditioning Lash Serum
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Brow Freeze® Gel
2023
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ABH Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Fall Romance Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Soft Glam II Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
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ABH Glow Seeker Highlighter
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ABH Lip Gloss
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ABH Lip Extensions for Cream Bronzer, Lip Gloss, and Lip Stick.
2022
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ABH Lip Liner
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ABH Nouveau Palette
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ABH Rose Metals Palette
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ABH Glam To Go Mini Palette
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Brow Genius® Conditioning Brow Serum
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NORVINA® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 6
2021
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ABH Cream Bronzer
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ABH Stick Blush
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ABH Magic Touch Concealer
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ABH Primrose Palette
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Brow Freeze®
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NORVINA® Chroma Stix
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NORVINA® Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 5
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NORVINA® Lip Balm
HEAD OF POST-PRODUCTION
As the Head of Post-Production at Anastasia Beverly Hills Studios, Eduardo Ayres was involved in the Post-Production coordination and management of 14 campaign product launches. His responsibilities included guiding creatively numerous editors and overseeing quality control for all video assets throughout the editing, and color grading process to final delivery. He also was the Senior Editor for all these campaigns. The direction for these initiatives came from Claudia Soares, the President of the Brand, and Eduardo's direct superior. In total, Eduardo supervised around 5000 videos during the years 2023 and 2024.
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ABH Confidential Product
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ABH Confidential Product
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ABH Lip Velvet
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ABH Core Brow
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Lash Genius® Conditioning Lash Serum
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Brow Freeze® Gel
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ABH Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Fall Romance Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Soft Glam II Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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ABH Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
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ABH Glow Seeker Highlighter
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ABH Lip Gloss
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ABH Lip Extensions
MOTION GRAPHICS
Darla (Denmark, 2017).
A short film directed by Hilary Packham.
The Noble Eightfold Path (2017).
Directed by Joshua Toliver.
Suburban Bliss (2017).
Directed by Bradly Davis.
Endure (2017).
Directed by Walter Mirkss.
Nothingness (China, 2016).
Directed by Ruoyu Li.
Vivid (2016).
Directed by Paul Chung.
Camminatore (Italy, 2016).
A short film directed by Angela Challis.
FILM DIRECTOR
Metamorphoses, Book One (2019) Short Film 🔗
A visual poem reference to Ovid's poem about Pan and Syrinx and the myth of the panpipe.
Chasing the Dragon (2018). Award-Winning Short Film
LGBT thriller short film about a transgender detective investigating a prescription drug case.
Solitude (2017) Short Film 🔗
A short experimental video shot in a travel video style with the content of drama and solitude.
Delusion (2017) Short Film 🔗
A short film about a psychiatrist and her patient.
The Date (2014) Short Film
An unexpected date with consequences.
Circo da Cultura (Brazil, 2015) Short Doc
A documentary on the Circo da Cultura project aims to insert culture into poor communities for children victims of abuse.
CINEMATOGRAPHY 🔗
Dikshya (2019). Director of Photography
Short film directed by Brittney Thaxton.
Manifest Ecstasy (2019). Dir of Photography
A feature film directed by Bethany Joy.
Bone Sticks (2019). Director of Photography
Short film directed by José Remes.
The Outsider (2018). Dir of Photography
Short film directed by Shujing Zeng.
Award for Best Cinematography at F&MAD Showcase.
Bad Interview (U.S. 2018). Ronin Operator
A short film directed by Ken Sheldon.
Seed (2017). Director of Photography
A short experimental film directed by Elizabeth Lowe.
Peeking Blind (2016). Dir. of Photography
A short film directed by José Remes.
Homenagem ao Dia das Mães | Roche Avastin (2016).
Corporate vídeo. Querosene Pictures.
Atrás das Nuvens (2015). Camera operator
A music video for the El Negro rock band.
EPISODIC EDITOR
"Innovation Squared" is a TV series 🔗
Created by 4-time SXSW Innovation Award winner Elliot Kotek in collaboration with the Nation of Artists. This video series explores the thinking of some of the brightest minds in innovation, delving into what fuels their tenacity and how challenging the status quo enables them to make a real difference in the world. Each episode features one innovator from within Amgen and another from a different field. The conversations are both inspiring and entertaining, shedding light on their personal contributions to today's cutting-edge science and innovation.
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Season 1 (2021 to 2023): 8 episodes.
"Impact Squared" is a TV series created by Elliot Kotek in collaboration with the Nation of Artists. This series focuses on showcasing the heightened impact that can result when two or more organizations collaborate to address public and population health challenges. Each episode explores unique collaborations and initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on public health.
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Season 1 (2022 to 2023): 3 episodes.
Living it with Chris Waddell, TV Series. 30 min 🔗
Directed by Emmy Award Winner director Amanda Stoddard. The editing work includes Pitch Deck, Pitch Reel, and 2 pilot episodes.
"Chris Waddell Living It" is a podcast series hosted by Hall of Fame Paralympic athlete Chris Waddell. In this series, Chris interviews individuals who have been thrust into situations that compelled them to challenge everything they believed to be true. The podcast explores the idea that our greatest risk in life is often avoiding risks altogether. Through compelling conversations, the series delves into personal stories of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of confronting challenges head-on.
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Season 3 (2023): 10 episodes
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Season 3 (2022): 30 episodes
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Season 2 (2021): 22 Episodes
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Season 1 (2020): 8 Episodes
"Nametags Chat" is a podcast series by One Revolution, featuring accomplished Paralympic Athletes who share their stories of success in the midst of adversity. The podcast adopts the motto, "It's not what happens to you. It's what you do with what happens to you," and uses the 4 Ss of Resilience as a foundational framework for the discussions. The series explores how these athletes have overcome challenges, demonstrating resilience and inspiring listeners with their journeys.
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Season 3 (2023): 22 episodes
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Season 3 (2022): 45 episodes
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Season 2 (2021): 37 Episodes
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Season 1 (2020): 7 Episodes
"Tea with Anastasia" is a TV Pilot talk show with Anastasia Soare made for Anastasia Beverly Hills in 2020.
Slamdance TV is a Web Series of Interviews with prestigious filmmakers, such as Steven Soderbergh and Tarell Alvin.
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Season 3 (2019) 🔗
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Season 2 (2018)
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Season 1 (2017)
Experiencias Gastronomicas is a TV series aired on Band Channel in Brazil created by Querosene Pictures.
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Season 1 (2016): 5 Episodes
Onde Está a Graça? is a series of educational videos, 40 episodes created by Querosene Pictures for Perestroika.
SHORT FILM EDITOR
Love Spell (U.S. 2018). Short Film
A short film directed by Emily Clark.
Suburban Bliss (2017). Short Film
Directed by Bradly Davis.
Other independent films include Metamorphoses (2020), Giving Day (2019), A Closer Look (2018), Chasing the Dragon (2018), Solitude (2017) Delusion (2017), Weekend (2017), The Date (2014), and Circo da Culture (2015)
PRODUCER
Chuck and Fern (2024) Short Film
by Henry Alexander Kelly
Romeo and Juliet (2022) Short Film 🔗
A short film in Brazilian sign language.
by Adrianna Sommacal
Safer at Home (2021) Web Series
Web series about a dysfunctional gay couple joining online therapy. by Brad Davis.
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Giving Day (2019) Commercial Campaign
A commercial campaign made for the
University of Utah College of Fine Arts.
Slamdance TV (2021) Web Series
Series of interviews with prestigious filmmakers including director Steven Soderbergh, the Russo Brothers, Tarell Alvin 🔗 and Merawi Gerima 🔗. Coordinating a crew of several professionals: camera operators, boom operators, producers, and an editor.
Saffron Valley (2019) Promotional Video 🔗
Commercial video for Saffron Valley Restaurant.
A Closer Look (2018). Short Film 🔗
A short promotional doc made for the Art and
Art History Department at the University of Utah.
Experiências Gastronômicas (2015-2016) TV Series 🔗
A cooking TV show aired on Band Channel. It has 12 episodes, and Eduardo directed 2 episodes.
LIGHTING
Schiff MegaRed Commercial (2018). Gaffer.
Commercial by EnMaze Pictures.
Chapter Three (2017). KeyGrip
A short film directed by Shujing Zeng.
Fall City (2017). Second Unit Gaffer
A feature film directed by Nathan D. Lee.
Mortal Coil (2017). Gaffer
A short film directed by Conor Long.
Hindrance (2017). Gaffer
A short film directed by Hannah Weber.
MISC
Snowflakes (2019). Behind the Scenes.
A short film directed by Meghan Klien West.
AFI Fest (2019) Equipment and Event Coordinator
Responsible for maintaining all technical aspects of Roosevelt events and presentations to ensure a quality viewing experience.
If You Could See What I See (2016) AD
Screendance film by Angela Challis.