Image and Sound Designer, graduated from Buenos Aires University (UBA). I work freelance as a photographer, filmmaker, Photography Director, VIDEO EDITOR, camera assistant and gaffer. Eager to embrace new challenges, learn and improve! Aptitudes: Proactivity, commitment and responsibility; temperament, organization and planning; creativity and innovation; effective communication. Currently living in Málaga, Spain.

Abril Juan Ratto

Image and Sound Designer, graduated from Buenos Aires University (UBA). I work freelance as a photographer, filmmaker, Photography Director, VIDEO EDITOR, camera assistant and gaffer. Eager to embrace new challenges, learn and improve! Aptitudes: Proactivity, commitment and responsibility; temperament, organization and planning; creativity and innovation; effective communication. Currently living in Málaga, Spain.

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Image and Sound Designer, graduated from Buenos Aires University (UBA). I work freelance as a photographer, filmmaker, Photography Director, VIDEO EDITOR, camera assistant and gaffer. Eager to embrace new challenges, learn and improve!

Aptitudes: Proactivity, commitment and responsibility; temperament, organization and planning; creativity and innovation; effective communication. Currently living in Málaga, Spain.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Camera Assistant, Focus-Puller & Gaffer at El Portal Audiovisual
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for camera assistance, focus pulling, and lighting (gaffer) for various projects including short films such as 'Atilio' (2021), 'Solo Disola Los Idolos' (2021), and medium-length film 'Temporada Baja' (2021).
Social Media Filmmaker at Various Brands including Gavroche, Tres Tostador, Lumbricus, Bike Club, Lucrecia Vinos, Fox Sports
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created films for social media promotion for various brands, including Fox Sports (2024), and others. Filmmaker of the short film 'Cinéfilos' (2022) and 'Nada de Flores' (2023-2024).
Photography Director at Various projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photography direction for music videos such as “La Verdad” by Flor Vigna, Marama, DJ Alex (2023).
Gaffer & Camera Assistant at Music Videos and Commercials
January 1, 2022 - Present
Gaffer and camera assistant roles for commercial 'Martín Rony Su Cancha' (2022) and music video 'Toda La Noche' by Rayo La Banda (2022).
Photography Live Event Photographer at Terrabusi Oreo, DAFITI LATAM, Torneos Premium, Gavroche, Marló Vinos, Atelier de Joyas, Blender, CBSÉ
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for editorial, product, portrait, sports and live event photography across various brands from 2021 to 2024.
Full Time Video Editor at YouTube Channels and Social Media: Greater Than Enough, The Fig Co and The Fig Co Español, Beginning of a Business, Tunegocio desde 0, Delikes no se vive
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited videos full time for YouTube, social media, ads, and online courses from 2022 to 2024.
Motion Graphics Designer at Social Media Clients including Fox Sports, Tres Tostador, Yerba Mate and others
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created motion graphics for social media campaigns for various brands and agencies.
Camera Assistant / Focus-Puller / Gaffer at El Portal Audio Visual
December 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Supported multiple projects including short films such as ATILIO (2021), SOLO DI SOLA LOS ÍDOLOS (2021); operated as camera assistant, focus-puller and gaffer.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator at LAVERDAD Music Video / Flo R Vigna, Mara M, DJ Alex
December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Directed photography for music video 'La Verdad' (2023); collaborated with artists and production teams.
Video Editor / Social Media Content Creator at Freelance / Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Full-time video editor for YouTube channels, social media, ads and online courses; produced content for brands and educational platforms.
Freelance Photographer, Filmmaker, Photography Director, Editor, Camera Assistant and Gaffer at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - November 12, 2025
Freelance work as a photographer, filmmaker, Photography Director, editor, camera assistant and gaffer. Worked on projects for multiple brands and short films.
Video Editor at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
Full-time video editor for YouTube channels, social media, ads and online courses: Greater than Enough, The Fig Co and The Fig Co Español, Beginning of a Business, and other online courses.
Camera Assistant, Focus-Puller & Gaffer at El Portal Audio Visual
January 1, 2021 - November 12, 2025
Worked on various projects including short films such as 'Atilio' (2021), 'Solodisolaloseídolo s' (2021), 'Temporada Baja' (2021) as camera assistant, focus-puller and gaffer.

Education

Degree at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Community Manager Course at CAPACITARTE
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
E-mail Marketing Course at Crehana
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Introduction to Computer Science Course at Harvard X
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Introduction to Photoshop and After Effects at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Electricity Course at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Time Management Online Course at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Photography Course at Veo Luces
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Landscape Photography Course at Julia Nimke
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Photography Course at Roberto Camarra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Audiovisual Production at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Image and Sound Designer at Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Introduction to Computer Science at HarvardX
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Introduction to Photoshop and After Effects at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Electricity Course at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Time Management online course at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Photography course at Veo Luces
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Landscape Photography course at Julia Nimke
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Photography course at Roberto Camarra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
EU Passport
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
EU Passport
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Blender
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Driver's License (EU)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services