Hi, I’m Claudia Barco, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator based in Madrid, Spain. I’ve spent over a decade crafting visuals across fiction, TV series, feature films, documentaries, music videos, advertising and fashion films. I love blending storytelling with solid technical know-how, working with both independent crews and large productions. I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to shape the look and rhythm of each project from pre-production through post. I work with ARRI, Sony, RED and Blackmagic cameras.…

Claudia Barco

Hi, I’m Claudia Barco, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator based in Madrid, Spain. I’ve spent over a decade crafting visuals across fiction, TV series, feature films, documentaries, music videos, advertising and fashion films. I love blending storytelling with solid technical know-how, working with both independent crews and large productions. I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to shape the look and rhythm of each project from pre-production through post. I work with ARRI, Sony, RED and Blackmagic cameras.…

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Hi, I’m Claudia Barco, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator based in Madrid, Spain. I’ve spent over a decade crafting visuals across fiction, TV series, feature films, documentaries, music videos, advertising and fashion films. I love blending storytelling with solid technical know-how, working with both independent crews and large productions.

I enjoy collaborating with directors and teams to shape the look and rhythm of each project from pre-production through post. I work with ARRI, Sony, RED and Blackmagic cameras.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Extraterrestres, Season 5 – Volcán Producciones / DMAX (TV Series)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Camera operator on a Spain-based TV series, collaborating with the international camera department to capture narrative sequences across multiple locations and setups.
Director of Photography at Un ángel llamado Rebeca – Custodian Films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Documentary with theatrical release in 2024; DP overseeing documentary cinematography and visuals.
Director of Photography at El Pozo extratiernos – Noname Producciones
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
CommercialDP; responsible for lighting, camera composition and visual style on behalf of the production.
Director of Photography at Las Noches Rotas – Garlic / El Trampoline
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Short film presented at Málaga MAFIZ 2024; led DP duties including light design and camera work.
Camera Operator at Sueños de Libertad – Contubernio (Daily TV Series)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Camera operator on a daily TV series, ensuring shot continuity and collaborating with the director and crew to maintain visual consistency.
Director of Photography at Alegoría – El Sueño Eterno Pictures
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Short film DP; responsible for lighting, framing and overall visual storytelling. Official Selection Málaga Film Festival 2024.
Director of Photography at Cuántica Rave – La Zanfoña
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Feature film in post-production; provided visual leadership, camera work and lighting planning to shape the film’s look.
Director of Photography at Clamidia – Frank Producciones
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Short film; participation in Ibiza Film Festival 2022 with DP duties to create a cohesive visual narrative.
Camera Operator at Editorial Content – Vogue, Glamour, Vanity Fair
January 1, 2022 - Present
Fashion/editorial shoots; camera operator providing visually polished content for high-profile magazines (2022–Present).
Camera Operator at Language of Love – Boomerang / Channel 4
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Reality TV series; camera operator providing dynamic coverage and framing for on-set scenes.

Education

International Master’s Degree in Cinematography at EFTI
September 17, 2018 - December 18, 2020
Diploma in Film Editing at Instituto de Cine de Madrid
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication at Universidad de Lima
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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