I'm a visual anthropologist and documentary filmmaker with over 7 years of experience in authentic storytelling. I have directed and produced a wide array of audiovisual content spanning Europe and Latin America, focusing on real-life narratives that connect cultures and communities. My passion for filmmaking stems from a desire to shine a light on social issues and human experiences, creating poignant and engaging documentaries.

JORGE PÉREZ ALDANA

I'm a visual anthropologist and documentary filmmaker with over 7 years of experience in authentic storytelling. I have directed and produced a wide array of audiovisual content spanning Europe and Latin America, focusing on real-life narratives that connect cultures and communities. My passion for filmmaking stems from a desire to shine a light on social issues and human experiences, creating poignant and engaging documentaries.

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I’m a visual anthropologist and documentary filmmaker with over 7 years of experience in authentic storytelling. I have directed and produced a wide array of audiovisual content spanning Europe and Latin America, focusing on real-life narratives that connect cultures and communities. My passion for filmmaking stems from a desire to shine a light on social issues and human experiences, creating poignant and engaging documentaries.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Filmmaker & Founder at Caminante Visual Films
September 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and produced documentaries, branded content, music videos, and event coverage for brands, NGOs, and cultural institutions. Founded and manages the production company, handling creative direction, client relations, production and post-production.
Director & Co-founder at Panot Films
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-directs a documentary film production house focused on social and political cinema. Co-directed 'La Europa' (2025) which premiered at FICCI 64 and won post-production awards.
Videographer at Aperol Spritz CZ
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Filmed spring and terrace events across Barcelona and Costa Brava for the brand's social campaign.
Production & Editing at Fundació Pasqual Maragall · Brain Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Produced and edited short films for the Brain Film Festival; camera assistant on a fashion film directed by Michele Motzo.
Videographer & Sound at Médicos Sin Fronteras España (MSF)
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Filmed internal documentation footage for MSF UK, commissioned through Panot Films.

Education

MA in Documentary Film at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Postgraduate in Documentary Photography at Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
BA in Anthropology at Universidad Externado de Colombia
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Master's in Theory & Practice of Creative Documentary Cinema at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Postgraduate in Documentary Photography at Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya (IEFC)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Anthropologist / Antropólogo — Social Sciences at Universidad Externado de Colombia
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services