GAB TORRES

GAB TORRES

Filmmaker. Writer. Artist.

Busan, South Korea.

About

Highly accomplished Film Production Designer with an MFA in Film Production and 2 years of active freelance experience, specializing in crafting compelling visual narratives for over 10 short films showcased at prestigious international film festivals across the USA, Canada, and Asia. Adept in leveraging film theory and visual aesthetics to deliver creative solutions, I excel in leading art departments, managing budgets, and fostering collaborative environments to achieve impactful cinematic results. My background as a Global Korea Scholarship recipient and a consistent academic achiever underscores a commitment to excellence and a unique international perspective in storytelling.

Work

Freelance

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FILM PRODUCTION DESIGNER

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Summary

Led the artistic vision and execution for over 10 short films, ensuring high-quality production design that garnered international recognition and critical acclaim.

Highlights

Designed compelling visual aesthetics for multiple short films, achieving official selections and features at prestigious international film festivals, including Fantasia International Film Festival (Canada) and Dharamshala International Film Festival (India).

Awarded Best Production Design for a short film at a national film festival in the Philippines, validating expertise in visual storytelling and creative execution.

Developed and executed distinct visual styles and creative solutions that significantly enhanced the narrative and emotional impact of each film's visual storytelling.

Orchestrated comprehensive design plans, encompassing sets, costumes, props, hair, and make-up, while meticulously adhering to strict budget constraints and optimizing resource allocation.

Led and managed the entire Art Department, maximizing team efficiency and ensuring the timely delivery of all project components from conceptualization to final execution.

Private Institution

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FILM LECTURER / Independent Contract

Philippines

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Summary

Delivered engaging film theory and visual storytelling programs, fostering critical thinking and high academic achievement among students.

Highlights

Developed and delivered an original 6-week lecture program on Introductory Film Theory and History, and Visual Storytelling Techniques for senior high school students, enhancing their foundational knowledge.

Fostered critical thinking and film appreciation among students, successfully guiding them in film criticism and analysis, resulting in an exceptional 95% student passing rate.

Cornerstone Entertainment Inc.

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JUNIOR WRITER

Philippines

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Summary

Authored diverse content for entertainment platforms, enhancing digital engagement and expanding social media reach.

Highlights

Authored engaging content across diverse platforms, including talent marketing articles, social media copy, and scripts for live online shows, reaching broad audiences.

Developed over 5 online game shows and structured an online concert (Kumu app), directly contributing to an approximate 3% boost in digital revenue.

Managed and optimized social media presence for 'DragDen Philippines' across Twitter and Facebook, driving up to 4,000 new followers in less than a month through targeted organic engagement.

The Benildean Press Corps.

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LITERARY WRITER

Philippines

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Summary

Contributed high-quality literary content to a campus publication, earning national recognition and engaging a significant readership.

Highlights

Awarded Best Literary English Piece at a national campus press competition for a short story, significantly heightening the organization's national standing and prestige.

Authored diverse, original English literary content, including poetry, short stories, and copywriting, consistently contributing over 15 works annually to a readership of approximately 10,000 students and faculty per issue.

Education

DONGSEO UNIVERSITY

South Korea, Korea (Republic of)
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Master of Fine Arts Film Production Grade: 4.5/4.5 (97.9/100)

Courses

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2022 Recipient (fully funded by the South Korean government)

Advanced Film Theory

Visual Aesthetics in Film

Practical Application of Film Design

KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

South Korea, Korea (Republic of)
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Course Korean Language Training

Courses

Part of the GKS Program

Achieved TOPIK Level 5 (2025)

DE LA SALLE-COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE

Philippines, Philippines
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Bachelor of Arts Digital Filmmaking Grade: 3.471/4.0 (89/100) Cum Laude

Courses

School of Design and Arts 100% Scholarship Recipient

Consistent Dean's Lister throughout college tenure

Film Production

Visual Storytelling

Film Theory

Languages

English

Korean

Filipino

Skills

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Design Conceptualization, Art Direction, Costume Design, Set Decoration, Hair and Make-up, SFX Make-up (Basic), Team Leadership, Budget Management.

CREATIVE WRITING

Native-like English Fluency, Screenplays, Literary Pieces, Copywriting.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Pitch Decks and Presentations Layout, Film Posters, Photo Editing, Compositing.

Tools

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft 365 (Word & PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs & Sheets).

Projects

LONG NIGHT

Summary

Production Designer

MUTYA

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Production Designer

NANAY CLEO'S DREAM

Summary

Production Designer

JUAN DIABLO PABLO

Summary

Production Designer