Built by a team of Filmmakers with multitude experience across different creative and content platforms, Surfbirds Productions is a full service production house specializing in Films, Web Commercials, Digital Content, Product Showcase, Web Shows and AVP.
TV COMMERCIALS WEB COMMERCIALS & PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Team
We run collaborative work sessions led by a facilitator to gain deep understanding of your brand. This approach accelerates the strategic process in general, and builds consensus throughout the entire engagement
MIKO MALLARI Chief Executive Officer & Producer
Miko is the Co-Founder, CEO, and COO of Surfbirds Productions, helping lead the company since its founding in 2018.
As the team's resident producer, he thrives on bringing structure to the creative process keeping projects organized, productions running smoothly, and details in check.
While his primary focus is producing and operations, Miko occasionally contributes to writing and editing whenever a project calls for it.
Before starting Surfbirds Productions, Miko was a Digital Producer at MullenLowe, where he managed campaigns for brands like Alaska, Selecta, Rexona, 7-Eleven, and Axe.
He is also the filmmaker behind the award-winning short film Pagtighaw, which received recognition from multiple film festivals for Best Narrative, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.
Migi Pablo Chief Creative Officer & Senior Editor
"Migi" is our Director behind our worksfor Ring Central, Spotify Tatak Pinoy, Cindy's Bakeshop, and MYX Featured Sorrys and Goodbyes" by Banna Harbera. He is the offline and online editor of Surfbirds, supervising all of the videos produced in-house. He is also the Director behind Tom's Story Dream/Catcher winning as MTV PH Best Music Video 2018, winning Top 5 of Makata Indie Festival, and as Best Cinematographer and Jury Prize winner of 2016 UPLB Pelikultura for his short film "Spaceman".
Zac Yema Video Director & Chief Financial Officer
Zac is the In-house Director and Writer of Surfbirds Productions Inc., specializing in web commercials, digital content, AVPs, and branded storytelling.
He has directed campaigns for leading brands including SM Supermalls, Filinvest,, Sun Life, Pru Life UK, BPI and Makati Medical Center, while leading the creative direction of Surfbirds’ B2B projects after building his career directing premium and lifestyle brands through One Mega.
Beyond his creative work, Zac also serves as Chief Financial Officer, helping drive the company’s creative vision, business growth, and long-term strategy.
Elise Ballesteros Chief Strategy Officer & Producer
Elise is a strategist and producer at the intersection of marketing, media, and creative production. With experience spanning business strategy, digital operations, integrated campaigns, and content production, she helps brands turn insights into ideas that drive business results.
Her work combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from developing data-informed marketing strategies and managing cross-functional teams to leading end-to-end creative and production workflows.
Gio Gloria Chief Marketing Officer & Video Editor
Gio is our Chief Marketing Officer and Video Editor, passionate about creative storytelling, content strategy, and building brands through impactful visual content. With a strong creative background in video production and digital content, he combines strategic thinking with compelling storytelling to create content that connects with audiences and drives results. From developing marketing campaigns to producing engaging visual experiences, Gio plays a key role in shaping brand identity and bringing ideas to life across multiple platforms.
Popoy Relano Head of Production & Production Manager
As Co-Founder and Head of Productions at Surfbirds Productions Inc., oversees the end-to-end management of production operations. His responsibilities include developing production schedules, allocating resources efficiently, managing budgets, and implementing cost-control measures to maximize operational efficiency. He ensures that every project is delivered on time and within budget. He also leads the coordination of staffing, logistics, and overall production workflows.
Also served as Co-Director of Nakauwi Na, an official short film selection at the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
Nico Guillermo Head of Production & Video Editor
As one of the Heads of Production, Nico helps lead the agency’s post-production efforts, focusing on editing, visual quality, and creative direction across projects. With years of experience working with local and international brands, he brings a strong background in video editing, videography, and storytelling across commercials, social media, corporate, and live events. He’s always exploring new trends and tools to keep Surfbirds ahead of the curve, partnering closely with the team to deliver high-quality content across all formats.
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