Noely Mendoza
Award-winning Filmmaker, Producer & Editor with over 10 years of experience. I transform challenging stories into powerful, realistic visual content that resonates deeply with audiences.
Best Feature Film
Recognized at The Great Film Festival for compelling narrative and execution.
Leading LGBTQ Storytelling
Honored with Best LGBTQ Film at the prestigious LA Film Awards.
Excellence in Picture
Awarded Best Picture at the CA Women's Film Festival for outstanding visual storytelling.
Let's Create Together
Transforming Vision into Cinematic Reality
As a filmmaker, producer, and editor with extensive industry experience, I specialize in translating complex narratives into compelling visual content. My method fuses powerful storytelling with meticulous production skills, allowing me to overcome challenging story hurdles and deliver impactful, goal-oriented projects.
My debut feature film, Sugar Beach, showcases this comprehensive approach. I managed the entire spectrum of its creation, from securing critical funding and navigating intricate logistics to overseeing all aspects of post-production, successfully bringing a challenging vision to fruition.
I cultivate dynamic, collaborative environments, leading diverse creative teams to establish efficient workflows. My leadership ensures that artistic aspirations are met with clear project management, balancing creative quality with practical execution even under significant constraints.
Driving Impact Through Narrative
Producer & Director: Strategic Vision
I lead projects from concept to completion, transforming complex ideas into compelling, verité-inspired films. With experience managing over 30 productions, I consistently deliver high-quality content that meets project goals.
Editor & Post Supervisor: Crafting Engagement
Faced with raw footage and tight timelines, I use Premiere, DaVinci, and Avid to shape powerful narratives. My leadership in post-production ensures creative visions are realized and resonate with audiences.
Remote Collaboration: Seamless Execution
I establish robust virtual systems to unite distributed teams, fostering clear communication and efficient workflows. I've successfully managed over 30 remote creatives, ensuring smooth project delivery for diverse clients.
Sugar Beach
Producer & Director (Trailer Editor)
Critical Acclaim & Awards
The independent film, Sugar Beach, garnered significant recognition, winning multiple awards including Best Feature, Best Director, Best Narrative Film, and Best of Fest across various film festivals. It was also an Official Selection at NOHO Cinefest and LA Independent.
Leading Independent Production
As Producer & Director, I led a 30+ person team, skillfully navigating the complexities of independent filmmaking. This project highlights my capability to deliver acclaimed films that resonate with audiences.
Strategic Trailer & Distribution
Leveraging my production and editing expertise, I personally edited the official trailer, which helped secure 5 key national programmer meetings and resulted in distribution deal inquiries from multiple companies.
Specialized Services
Creative Development & Storytelling
  • Story Crafting & Branded Content: Developing compelling narratives rooted in documentary principles.
  • Story & Script Development: Guiding concept from inception to final script, leveraging comprehensive production and editing expertise.
  • Remote Production Planning: Facilitating seamless execution for global teams.
Precision Post-Production & Delivery
  • Post-Production Supervision: Overseeing all stages to ensure high quality and creative alignment.
  • Color Grading & Picture Lock: Achieving visual perfection for the final output.
  • Multi-Platform Exports & Captioning: Delivering optimized files and accessibility features for diverse distribution channels.

Offering specialized expertise for freelance and contract engagements globally.
Professional Portfolio
Abuelas Kitchen
As Assistant Editor (2023), I ensured the cultural authenticity and technical excellence of this popular series. My meticulous work brought each Mexican food story to life, contributing to its widespread acclaim and viewership.
Brave New Films
As Editor & Associate Producer for urgent campaigns by the ACLU and other social-impact groups, I led content creation, ensuring timely delivery and maximizing viewer connection and reach.
Viva Maestro
For this global Apple TV documentary, my expertise was crucial in navigating complex 4K video challenges. As Assistant Editor, I optimized post-production workflows, ensuring seamless technical execution and a high-quality viewing experience across all platforms.
Strategic Editing: Crafting Impactful Narratives
My expertise transforms complex raw footage into compelling stories that genuinely connect with audiences. I consistently deliver sharp narratives and effective trailers, proven with projects condensing over 200 hours of documentary footage into unified, audience-praised films.
Combining creative vision with strong project management, I ensure every edit contributes to your project's success. My focus delivers impactful results for any project size or difficulty, from independent films to global streaming projects.
Technical Mastery
Adobe Premiere Pro
Excel at high-volume, fast-turnaround projects, creating 15 video assets in 72 hours for rapid multi-platform delivery.
Integrated Post-Production
Transform raw footage into polished final products, adept at visual and audio challenges, from color grading to sound design.
Avid Media Composer
Leverage Avid for precise management of extensive media archives, significantly reducing post-production timelines with robust workflows.
Holistic Project Execution
Bridge creative vision with practical execution, managing complex projects from conception to completion for seamless, client-satisfying outcomes.
Let's Elevate Your Story
Your story deserves exceptional storytelling. Let's make it happen.
Get in Touch:
Email: noelybmendoza@gmail.com
Phone: (805) 448-0150
Connect: LinkedIn · IMDb
Boston, MA · Working worldwide