I'm a senior audiovisual executive, Director of Photography (DoP), Executive Producer, and Drone Pilot with 15+ years shaping film, television, and streaming productions across Latin America and the United States. I blend cinematic storytelling with strong business and project leadership to deliver high-impact content for brand campaigns, live events, and digital platforms. I lead multidisciplinary teams, design efficient workflows, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate across marketing, creative, and technology to turn concepts into polished deliverables. I work with ARRI Alexa, RED, Blackmagic, Sony cinema lines, and DSLR systems, thriving in fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptability drive success.

Leonardo Astudillo

I'm a senior audiovisual executive, Director of Photography (DoP), Executive Producer, and Drone Pilot with 15+ years shaping film, television, and streaming productions across Latin America and the United States. I blend cinematic storytelling with strong business and project leadership to deliver high-impact content for brand campaigns, live events, and digital platforms. I lead multidisciplinary teams, design efficient workflows, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate across marketing, creative, and technology to turn concepts into polished deliverables. I work with ARRI Alexa, RED, Blackmagic, Sony cinema lines, and DSLR systems, thriving in fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptability drive success.

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I’m a senior audiovisual executive, Director of Photography (DoP), Executive Producer, and Drone Pilot with 15+ years shaping film, television, and streaming productions across Latin America and the United States. I blend cinematic storytelling with strong business and project leadership to deliver high-impact content for brand campaigns, live events, and digital platforms. I lead multidisciplinary teams, design efficient workflows, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate across marketing, creative, and technology to turn concepts into polished deliverables. I work with ARRI Alexa, RED, Blackmagic, Sony cinema lines, and DSLR systems, thriving in fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptability drive success.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Production Manager / Head of Studio at Periplat
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Led full audiovisual production pipeline for marketing and branded content; managed creative, technical, and post-production teams; built and operated full podcast and streaming studio (multi-camera, audio, live streaming); defined workflows, KPIs, and production standards.
Director of Photography / Content Producer at Club Media Network
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
DOP for interviews, TV shows, beauty, cooking, and music videos; international coverage of Club Media Fest; TV production "Intrépidos" (Tecnópolis).
AV Producer at Ministry of Culture & Education
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Produced large-scale live concerts (50+ events); managed audiovisual systems for audiences up to 40,000; multi-stage live camera and broadcast coordination.
TV Producer / Camera Coordinator at Grupo Clarín – Cablevisión
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Produced “Copa Cablevisión” TV program; camera direction, editing coordination, and broadcast delivery.
Founder / Producer at Independent Audiovisual Company
January 1, 2009 - Present
Full-cycle production: preproduction, shooting, post, delivery for film, TV, commercials, and streaming productions.
Audiovisual Producer at Ministry of Culture & Education
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Produced large-scale live concerts (50+ events). Managed audiovisual systems for audiences up to 40,000. Multi-stage live camera and broadcast coordination.
Marketing & Operations Manager | Studio Manager | Senior Project Manager at Peliplat
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led audiovisual production initiatives supporting brand marketing campaigns and digital content strategies. Designed and implemented production workflows, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to improve operational efficiency. Managed multidisciplinary creative teams, including graphic designers, video editors, producers, and scriptwriters. Developed KPI dashboards and performance tracking systems to support data-driven decision-making. Collaborated with product and technology teams to implement platform improvements and optimize internal processes. Coordinated audiovisual resources, production schedules, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely project delivery. Managed live streaming and digital production environments using OBS Studio and vMix platforms.
Operations Manager | Senior Project Manager at Space Consulting
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Led a 30-person multilingual subtitle production department. Developed and implemented a translation platform later enhanced with AI capabilities. Applied analytics, database management and data-driven optimization. Prepared teams for technology adoption and organizational change.
Founder | CEO & Executive Producer at LEDA Producciones
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Directed audiovisual & Creative Director projects for film, television, commercials, streaming and live events across LATAM and the USA. Managed projects from concept development through final delivery. Oversaw production crews, equipment, drones, audio and video operations. Maintained client relationships while ensuring quality, deadlines and efficiency.
Director of Photography at Freelancer Club Media Network
December 1, 2014 - July 1, 2022
Directed cinematography for a wide range of productions including cooking shows, beauty content, music videos, news segments, reports, and artist interviews. Led cinematography for the television program Intrépidos (América TV) and Tecnópolis Club de Creadores, ensuring high visual and technical standards. Directed camera, lighting, and visual storytelling for digital, broadcast, and branded content across multiple platforms. Oversaw photography for large-scale events such as Club Media Fest in several countries, collaborating with production and creative teams to deliver engaging audience experiences.
Executive Producer at TV Grupo Clarín – Cablevisión / Fibertel
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Produced 'La Copa' television program, coordinating cameras, editing and delivery. Delivered high-profile broadcast content under strict deadlines and quality standards.
Executive Producer at Ministry of Culture & Educa.ar
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Coordinated 50 live concerts during 'Verano de Emociones'. Supervised audiovisual systems across multiple stages for audiences of up to 40,000 people. Participated in audiovisual production projects within Tecnópolis and Educa.ar.

Education

BA Audiovisual Communication at University of Palermo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Cinematography training at Punto Cine
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Audiovisual Communication at University of Palermo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Cinematography training at Punto Cine Photography & Visual Composition studies
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Executive MBA at Universidad de San Andrés
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Photography & Visual Composition studies
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Drone Operator License (DJI Air)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Drone operator license – DJI Air (Ireland)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Master in Artificial Intelligence Tools
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2026
SCRUM & Asana IT Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
International Digital Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
DALL·E
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Midjourney
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Leonardo AI
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Sora
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
GitHub Copilot
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other