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You can see my work at vimeo.com/albertosantiago. I have been in the business for over 25 years and have worked extensively in NYC, LA and around the world. My clients have ranged from broadcast and cable networks to national and local commercials. I create internet/website content and have also worked on reality shows, DIY shows, live music and sports broadcasts, and have extensive experience with corporate video and events.
I also started out recording audio for film and editing on linear and non-linear formats so I know my way around post production and how to shoot and direct for the needs of our ever changing digital world.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Beginner
Language
Spanish; Castilian
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director, DP, Producer, Writer, Gaffer, Editor, Audio Tech, Technical Director at 1SEO Digital Marketing
July 15, 2025 - September 26, 2025Revamped the company’s video department from a small, limited-scope unit into a professional-grade operation. Produced internet and OTT/MNTN content to drive revenue and strengthen online presence. As Senior Producer, oversaw projects from inception to delivery, served as client liaison, and built budgets and schedules, including assembling the production crew and hiring actors. As Director, guided camera, lighting, composition, and performances, collaborating with the creative team to ensure the concept aligned with the script and vision. I frequently served as my own Director of Photography, operating cameras and shaping visuals, and I contributed to script development. I edited projects in Premiere Pro and handled multi-camera podcasts as Technical Director with audio duties.
Director / Director of Photography at Center City Film & Video
December 31, 2019 - September 27, 2025Directed multi-camera shoots, trained and mentored crew, and collaborated with art, graphics, audio and writers to satisfy the client’s vision while ensuring production quality. Performed director of photography duties to capture camera work, lighting decisions, and scene composition in alignment with the concept and script.
Gaffer at Center City Film & Video
December 31, 2019 - September 27, 2025Developed lighting schemes with the DP, ran the crew, and ordered lighting gear for shoots; collaborated to achieve the intended look and mood.
Avid Editor / Field Audio at Center City Film & Video
December 31, 1997 - September 27, 2025Edited and organized footage for broadcast; handled all field audio responsibilities including mixing, miking, playback, and recording to camera; set up and operated video village.
Owner, Editor, Director, Director of Photography at Letterbox Productions
December 31, 2011 - September 27, 2025Shaped live-event projects with full coverage, including B-roll, on-the-fly interviews, lighting and planned scenes; delivered edited material with an episodic look featuring opens, bumps, and scripted moments.
Director, DP, Producer, Writer, Gaffer, Editor, Audio Tech, Technical Director at SEO Digital Marketing
July 16, 2025 - September 27, 2025Hired to revamp the company’s video department, transforming it from a small operation into a professional-grade entity. We produced internet and OTT content to boost revenue and built a full production workflow with budgets, schedules, and crews. I oversaw projects from inception to final deliverables, served as the client liaison, made decisions on all aspects of the process, and contributed as director, DP, and editor, including multi-camera podcasts with full audio support.
Director / DP / Gaffer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Directed and shot live television and episodic content for commercials, live events, reality TV series, music, and sports. Served as Director/DP/Gaffer across projects, collaborating with clients and crews to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.
Director / Director of Photography at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Directed and DP'd multi-camera shoots, live and scripted; trained and mentored new employees; managed lighting, camera, and scene design; collaborated with art director, graphics, audio, and writers to satisfy the client's vision.
Gaffer at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Developed lighting schemes, ran the crew, and ordered lighting gear for shoots; worked closely with the DP to achieve the look and ensure production reliability on location and in studio.
Avid Editor / Field Audio at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 1997 - September 27, 2025Organized footage and edited for broadcast; in the field and on studio shoots, handled all audio responsibilities including mixing, miking, playback, recording to camera, and setting up video village.
Owner, Editor, Director, Director of Photography at Letterbox Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025Focused on smaller jobs, using Premiere Pro for editing and various DSLR cameras to shoot live events. Shot events with full coverage, b-roll, on-the-fly interviews, planned scenes, and delivered edited segments with broadcast-like pacing and episodic structure.
Senior Producer / Director at SEO Digital Marketing
July 16, 2025 - September 27, 2025Hired to revamp the company's video department, transforming it from a small, limited-scope operation into a professional-grade entity. Produced internet and website content and OTT/MTN commerce content to increase revenue through a robust online digital marketing presence.
Director / DP / Gaffer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Directed and/or operated as DP/Gaffer on various projects; collaborated with writing teams on script development; managed small teams and/or filled multiple roles on shoots.
Director / Director of Photography at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Collaborated with art director, graphics team, audio and writers to achieve client-approved visuals; served as DP on 'Seeking Solutions with Suzanne' (CNN/Headline News). Led talent to capture best performances while preserving script integrity.
Gaffer at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Worked on lighting schemes in collaboration with DP to best suit production; supervised crew and ensured proper lighting for shoots.
Video Editor / Field Audio at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 1997 - September 27, 2025Handled all audio responsibilities on location and in studio, including mixing, miking, playback, recording to camera, and setting up video village.
Owner, Editor, Director, Director of Photography at Letterbox Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025Small NJ-based production company focusing on live events; provided full cycle production services including lighting, camera, and post.
Director, DP, Producer, Writer, Gaffer, Editor, Audio Tech, Technical Director at SEO Digital Marketing
July 16, 2025 - September 27, 2025Hired to revamp the company’s video department; transformed it from a small, limited-scope unit into a professional production entity; produced online content and OTT/MTN commercials to boost revenue; acted as client liaison and oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and crew procurement.
Director / DP / Gaffer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Directed, DP and gaffer services for live events and online content; collaborated with clients to deliver scripts and ensure alignment with concepts and budgets.
Director and Director of Photography at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Collaborated with the creative team to satisfy client visions; served as DP for CNN-originated Seeking Solutions with Suzanne Roberts; directed talent and multi-camera shoots; trained and mentored new employees.
Owner, Editor, Director, Director of Photography at Letterbox Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025Small jobs; used Premiere Pro for editing; shot and edited live events; provided full coverage including B-roll and on-the-fly interviews; set up, lit and shot planned scenes to deliver episodic-looking content.
Gaffer at Center City Film & Video
January 1, 2019 - September 27, 2025Directed DP lighting strategies; led crew; ordered lighting gear for shoots.
Avid Editor / Field Audio at Center City Film & Video
December 31, 1996 - September 26, 2025Organized footage; edited and output various masters for fulfillment delivery and finished masters for broadcast; handled all audio responsibilities including mixing, miking, playback, recording to camera, and setting up video village.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Temple University, Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Radio, Television and Film
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
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