Catalina Giraldo
About Catalina Giraldo
Catalina Giraldo is a Digital Production Coordinator currently working at Sesame Workshop in New York City. She has a diverse background in film and media, with experience in various production roles and a strong academic foundation in Creative Writing and New Media.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Catalina Giraldo serves as a Digital Production Coordinator at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating digital production efforts, contributing to the creation and distribution of content that aligns with the organization's mission. Her work supports the development of educational materials and programming aimed at children and families.
Education and Academic Background
Catalina Giraldo has pursued an extensive education in the arts. She is currently studying Creative Writing at New York University since 2020. Prior to that, she studied New Media at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where she has been working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) since 2019. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Syracuse University, completing her studies there from 2016 to 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Catalina Giraldo gained diverse experience in the film and production industry. She worked as a Production Assistant at Legacy Pictures for two months in 2019. From 2021 to 2022, she served as a Script Reader at Coverfly for one year. Additionally, she was an Associate Curator at the Video Art and Experimental Film Festival (VAEFF) for three months in 2020. Her experience also includes a role as an Administrative Assistant at Worldview Films in 2021 for three months and an internship with the New York Women in Film & Television in 2021 for six months.