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, and I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and After Effects to deliver polished results on schedule.

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, and I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and After Effects to deliver polished results on schedule.

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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, and I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and After Effects to deliver polished results on schedule.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

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 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 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.
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 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.
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 Un ángel llamado Rebeca – Custodian Films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Documentary with theatrical release in 2024; DP overseeing documentary cinematography and visuals.
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).
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 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
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 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

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment