Maria Clara Dantas
About Maria Clara Dantas
Maria Clara Dantas is a video editor and filmmaker based in the Greater Chicago Area, with a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a Master of Arts from Kingston University. She has experience working in various roles, including freelance video professional, co-founder, and professor, and has a strong belief in the power of storytelling.
Work at Jellysmack
Maria Clara Dantas has been employed as a Video Editor at Jellysmack since 2022. In this role, she contributes to various video projects, utilizing her skills in editing to enhance storytelling through visual media. Her position is remote, allowing her to collaborate with a diverse team while working from the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Expertise
Maria Clara Dantas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from Columbia College Chicago, where she studied from 2014 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Arts in Art Business from Kingston University in 2022. Additionally, she completed an intensive coursework in Photography at Instituto Candela from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both visual arts and storytelling.
Background
Maria Clara Dantas has a diverse background in video production and photography. She began her freelance career as a Video Professional in 2017, working in the Greater Chicago Area. She gained international experience as an intern at Cutters Studios Tokyo and as a Filmmaker for HealthyTOKYO K.K. in 2019. Her interest in visual arts was influenced by her grandfather, who was a painter.
Achievements
Maria Clara Dantas has been featured in magazines for her contributions to filmmaking and photography. She held a solo exhibition that combined photography and poetry, showcasing her ability to merge different forms of art. In addition to her creative work, she co-founded Crisalida in 2021, where she also serves as a Professor, furthering her commitment to education in the arts.