BENJAMIN SILVA

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I am a passionate and creative Director of Photography based in Berlin, with over 10 years of experience in various visual media. My journey began in Uruguay, where I honed my skills in cinematography and storytelling.

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I am a passionate and creative Director of Photography based in Berlin, with over 10 years of experience in various visual media. My journey began in Uruguay, where I honed my skills in cinematography and storytelling. I thrive in multicultural environments, collaborating with teams to produce captivating content that resonates with audiences worldwide. My work spans across advertising, documentary filmmaking, and international news coverage, where I continually push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined September 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • GermanFluent

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other

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Work experience· 10 roles

Camera Operator & Freelance Videographer · FreelanceJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Currently working as a freelance camera operator, videographer, and photographer, providing audiovisual content for a variety of projects including commercial, editorial, sports, and documentaries.

Videographer & Drone Operator · XLETIX GmbHJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Filmed obstacle course competitions and large-scale sports events across Germany and Switzerland. Produced dynamic video coverage using professional camera equipment and drone filming, editing highlight videos and social media content.

Field Camera Operator & Editor · OVERON / laSextaJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Worked as camera operator for OVERON, covering various news events and live broadcasts across Germany, operating professional camera equipment in fast-paced environments.

Field Camera Operator & Editor · RuptlyOct 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos
Field Producer · RuptlyOct 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos
Director of Photography · We Cook Films - Uruguay; Yukoh Films - Uruguay; RQM Media - UruguayJan 2018 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Director, Photographer & Editor · We Cook FilmsJan 2016 – Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Producer / Video Editor · International News AgencyJan 2016 – Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor · Escuela de Cine del Uruguay (ECU)2024 – 2021

Cinematographer and Director

Cinematograher · ECU2020
Film School · ECU - Uruguay Film School2006 – 2008
Studies in Cinematography, Direction & Screenwriting · ECU – Uruguay Film School2006 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Cinematographer2017 – 2019
Best Director of Photography2021 – 2026

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