Jewlerzz: Creating Without Fear

From Fan Edits to Film Dreams

INTERVIEW BY: EMILY ARAUZA

JUNE 11th, 2026

A lot of people create because they want attention and others create because they genuinely cannot imagine doing anything else. Clearly, Jewlerzz is the second type.

Before the music videos and the growing audience, he was just a kid online making edits and teaching himself Photoshop. Like a lot of people his age, he spent hours on the internet. Unlike most people, he never really stopped creating. 

Talking to him, there is a clear sense that he is still at the beginning of something. 

Jewlerzz: “I am Jewlerzz and I am a videographer/visual effects artist from Houston.”

Emily Arauza: “Awesome. For people who may not be familiar with your work, what first got you interested in videography and visual effects, and when did you realize it was something you wanted to take seriously?”

J: “Well, I just started picking up the camera recently. When I was 12, I became interested in Photoshop and compositing after seeing some anime edits on Instagram, so I learned how to do that and stuck with it for about a year. Then I started making video edits after seeing my brother do them, and that’s what really started it all. After years of creating video and photo edits, I wanted more. One day, I got a message on TikTok from someone who wanted to work with me, and it made me realize I could do more. People wanted to see the art. They loved it. After that day, I got on a call with a friend who had been doing it professionally for a while, and he helped me out. I made my account, Jewlerzz, and never looked back.”

EA: “I think what’s interesting is that your journey started online, but eventually people began reaching out because they connected with your work. Once you realized people genuinely wanted to see your art, how did that change the way you approached creating?”

J: “It actually really opened my eyes and changed how I viewed everything because now people cared about what I created. People wanted to see what I was going to create next. I didn’t care about the views or the likes; I cared about the people who wanted to see the creation. I took it much more seriously after I realized that. I had to make something better each time and wouldn’t settle for anything less. It made my connection with my art grow ten times stronger, as well as my connection with the people around me who wanted to see more of it.”

EA: “I love that you said you didn’t care about the views or likes, but about the people who genuinely wanted to see the creation. That says a lot about how personal the art is to you. How old are you now, and looking back, what do you think really started that passion in you?”

J: “I am 20 now, and I genuinely look back on it every single day. I think what really started it for me was the internet, mostly because nobody could judge me there since nobody knew me. Growing up, that’s all I’d do: make fan edits, nerd out online, and enjoy life. Nobody could say anything bad, and even if they did, it didn’t matter. It gave me the courage to keep posting my work, whether it was good or bad, because I knew somebody would connect with it regardless.”

EA: “I think that’s really interesting because a lot of people talk about the technical side of getting into creative work, but for you it sounds like the internet gave you a space to create without worrying about what people around you thought. I want to ask you, who would you say inspires your work the most today?”

J: “The biggest inspiration I have is @unifiedatlantic. Very cool guy! I first saw his work a few months into doing VFX, and I was immediately wowed. He was actually the reason I bought my camera. After seeing what he was doing, I wanted to create as well instead of being the guy behind the laptop. Also, @shotbyiddi, a very close friend of mine. Seeing him work in person and then seeing how everything turns out afterward always leaves me wondering how he does it every time. When I first started, he was actually one of the first directors to show me love, and I’ll never forget that. I’m also heavily inspired by video games. Sonic, Mario, Doom, God of War, and many others. I subtly reference games a lot in my music videos, and I’m always sharing soundtracks from the games I grew up on with my friends who make music.”

EA: “I love that, Unified Atlantic is actually one of the first creatives I interviewed, so it’s really cool hearing how much of an impact he’s had on your journey. I also love that your inspirations aren’t limited to just filmmakers and photographers. The video game references make a lot of sense, I still have the Silent Hill soundtrack downloaded myself, so I definitely get how powerful game music and visuals can be. Looking ahead, what are your long-term goals as a creative, or in your personal life? Is there a dream artist, brand, or project you’d love to work with one day, and where do you ultimately see Jewlerzz going?”

J: “I love this question! A long-term goal I have as a creative is to get my name on the big screen. It’s something I’ve been working on behind the scenes for a long time now, and I’m getting closer and closer each day. In my personal life, I want to travel more. I work a lot, literally every day, and I don’t want to miss anything. Life is endless, and there’s never enough time to experience it all. My dream artist to work with is Smino. I love his music deeply. I see Jewlerzz going very far, honestly. In my first year, I’ve learned so much, met a lot of people, made friends, and been able to create to my heart’s content. I’ve never felt more free in my life than I have since I started doing this, so I know I’m never going to slow down.”

EA: “I really like that answer, especially the part about freedom. A lot of creatives talk about success, but not everyone talks about how creating can completely change the way they experience life. So, throughout your journey, is there any piece of advice someone gave you that has stuck with you and that you still carry with you today? Maybe something from a mentor, friend, or even something you heard online that changed the way you approach your work?”

J: “It was honestly my mom. A long time ago, I was going through a bad breakup, and I was talking to her about it when she told me, “The show must go on.” I had felt so defeated up until that point, but hearing those words changed something in me. After that conversation, I didn’t want to sit in that feeling anymore. I didn’t want to let that setback define me. I changed so much after that day. If it weren’t for that talk, I probably would’ve quit while I was down. Instead, I kept going, and I’m grateful I did.”

EA: “I think that’s really meaningful because it came from someone close to you at a time when you genuinely needed to hear it. What’s interesting is that a conversation that started because of a breakup ended up influencing the way you approach your career and your creative journey years later. As we start to wrap up, if you could leave aspiring creatives with one piece of advice, what would it be?”

J: “Don’t get scared. Don’t give up. And stop caring about likes. People give up way too fast before they’re able to fully show the world what they can do, and it stops them from sharing their creativity. I don’t want anyone to look back in the future with regrets because they were too afraid to put themselves out there. Roll up your sleeves and show the world what you can do, because if you don’t, someone else will.”