It all started when I was 9 years old…

I was in the fourth grade when I just moved from the Bronx to East Stroudsburg. I hated it! I hated being away from all my friends back in New York, hated that I lived in the middle of nowhere; for the most part, the spontaneous move was a negative experience. But then I discovered something that I found interesting one day in class, art. I saw some of my classmates drawing anime, and seeing their artwork inspired me to start drawing myself.

Since that day, I created different artwork in different media. Pencil, ink, acrylic, digital, and much more. Playing and experimenting with multiple styles as well. Anime, still life, portraits, perspective to name a few. It almost felt like I could design anything I put my heart and mind to. One of my issues as an artist was sticking with one style just to stand out and gain recognition. The solution that I discovered recently was expressing my creativity through video, visual effects, and animation. I was always known to be one of the most creative amongst my peers and family, and I’m glad to settle on a signature and a style that I can express my gift freely.

I hope one day, my videos will be seen by all. But for now, my videos are for those who have a strong interest in afro-futurism, science fiction, anime, and visual art. I dream that one day I will inspire a new generation of Black and Latino youth to think and dream creatively without negative judgment. But until then, I would like to help my generation of Black and Latino content creators see their dreams come true with my video editing skills.

When I’m not video editing, I’m exploring my favorite city in the world, New York. Even though I currently live in New Jersey, New York City will always be home to me. And I love taking long walks around the city, taking photos of the tall skyscrapers, the long avenues, and busy scenes. Thanks to photography, I can a break from my laptop screen sometimes while still doing something artsy and creative. But more importantly, I can capture unique moments with my Canon 6D Mark II DSLR camera.

Contact Me

Email: mrelirooney@gmail.com
Instagram: @mrelirooney
Tik Tok: @mrelirooney
YouTube: Mr.EliRooney