Mentor Session: Crafting Trailers & Music-Driven Brand Marketing Films
Marjoe Aguiling is an Emmy® and Clio Award-winning filmmaker and Associate Creative Director at HBO, where he leads trailers and cinematic short-form marketing films. His work sits at the intersection of music and visual storytelling, collaborating with creative sync teams to shape music-led narratives. Marjoe’s recent short film Kill Two Birds screened at 32 international film festivals, including a nomination for the Golden Trailer Award for Best Independent Trailer. He is currently in post-production on his next film, Tomorrow (2027). Attendees can ask him about trailer craft, music-driven storytelling, and short-form marketing films.
Information for mentees:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in for your mentor session. Late arrivals (anyone not present at the start of their booked session) may lose their slot to a walk-up attendee.
- If a session is fully booked, you’re welcome to try as a walk-up in case a booked attendee doesn’t attend.
- We would recommend preparing a brief introduction about yourself, along with any specific questions or areas you’d like guidance on from your mentor.
