Miguel Rodriguez

Creative Lead | Storyteller | Experience Architect

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Immersive & Hybrid Experiences

UC Tech Conference 2022 – Chair & Emcee

Led creative vision, speaker lineup, and content design for a system-wide conference involving all University of California campuses.

Miguel speaking at UC Tech Conference

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Horrible Imaginings Film Festival

Directed 12 seasons of immersive genre film experiences, including a fully virtual edition (2020) and hybrid format (2021). Built community through screenings, panels, and interactive workshops.

Horrible Imaginings Film Festival

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Podcast & Audio Storytelling

The Official Process Palooza Podcast

Hosted and produced episodes exploring process innovation through storytelling and expert interviews.

Process Palooza Podcast

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The Horrible Imaginings Podcast – Exploring the Dark Arts

Created and hosted a podcast that explored the nature of dark art and cinema through in-depth interviews with filmmakers, authors, and artists. The show fostered thoughtful, nuanced conversations about genre, creativity, and cultural expression.

Horrible Imaginings Film Festival

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Creative Direction & Brand Narrative

Event Branding & Messaging

Designed marketing strategy and brand identity across UCSD events and festival campaigns.

swag

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Inclusive Programming Strategy

filmmaker panel

Curated diverse voices and themes to elevate underrepresented storytellers across creative platforms.

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Speaker & Host Presence

Event Emceeing & Keynote Delivery

awards

Sample clips and scripts from live appearances, speaker intros, and Q&A moderation.

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