Portrait photo of Beatriz Elía Marcos smiling at the camera

Spotlight: Beatriz Elía Marcos – Editor, Motion Graphic Designer

Who is Beatriz Elía Marcos? 

My mother says I’m a “cabra loca” (a little bit crazy) but the truth is I just have a lot of energy, I tend to smile a lot and I’m quite creative (this might be the part, my mother, mistakes with craziness).

Professionally, I have over 10 years of experience working in audiovisual, mostly in post-production. I have done all kinds of video content: documentaries, advertising, news, corporate, and educational.

How did your career path develop?

I studied and started my career in Madrid, from doing some shorts with friends (with no money but a ton of eagerness) to working for some of the most important Spanish audiovisual companies.

I then moved to France where a new challenge began: learning the language and not gaining 100 pounds with all those delicious croissants. Seven years and many videos edited later, I decided to cross the English Channel and start a new adventure in London.

What do you consider your greatest achievement/s so far?

I’m quite proud of being able to move and start over again, making new friends, meeting new colleagues, and overcoming new challenges. I have learnt so much from each company I’ve worked for.

And I’m more than happy when people want to work with me again, not just for professional reasons but also on a personal level. It’s such a rewarding feeling when you spend at least 8-10 hours a day working with someone and they are glad to work with you again!

Any projects you are most proud of and why?

A feature documentary about the French handball team during the World Championship in 2015.

It was great to be immersed in the competition, working along with a producer for the whole time, managing short deadlines, dealing with unforeseen circumstances and hoping for a happy ending for the project. It was very stressful and it entailed a lot of hard work but it was a great experience.

Share your biggest lessons in life and work

Don’t take simple things too seriously. Love your job so it makes you jump out of bed in the morning, look for inspiration, be kind and enjoy your life.

View Beatriz’s Portfolio.