Cristian Medel

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I am a Cinematographer & Visual Artist with a background in audiovisual communication and a focus on cinematography and post-production.

About

I am a Cinematographer & Visual Artist with a background in audiovisual communication and a focus on cinematography and post-production. I enjoy coordinating projects, maintaining creative spaces, and supporting artists and teams in collaborative environments. My professional work spans film, commercials, television series, and studio photography, and I also develop independent artistic projects that are presented in collaboration with theater, dance, and performance contexts.

Based in Finland for over 11 years, I am fluent in English and Spanish, with solid working knowledge of Finnish. My practice explores the intersection of moving image, atmosphere, and emotional narrative, always aiming to fuse technical craft with expressive storytelling.

  • Joined June 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 4

Dance Film About created by a collective group TUNGSTENO

Director: Cristian Medel - Ariel Leon Isacovitch
Choreographer: Jose Vidal
Editor: Cristian Medel - Victor Ruiz
Cinematographer: Cochis Contreras
Camera: Cristian Medel
Art Director: Raul Azocar

Thanks for use of the intro of the incredible Mirwais “Disco Science”

  • 1st Assistant Director
  • Executive Producer
  • Video Editor

Andy Warhol Superstars it was a Multi-art show performed in Kiasma Theater. By means of dance, cinema, photography, performances, fashion models, musicians and installations. Artists such as: Jorma Uotinen, Kauko Röyhkä, Aapo Siikala, Crystal Clears among others. Creative project where I was lighting, shooting and editing shots and setting up content on social media. Some shots them were used to be projected.

Director: Simon Bergman
DOP & Editor: Cristian Medel
Video show artists: Aapo Siikala, Jorma Uotinen, Markku Haussila.

Special Thanks for musicalization to: Crystal Clears

  • Cinematographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Video Editor

Director & Cinematographer: Cristian Medel
Cast: Irini kala, Mirjami Rasilan, Natasha kyle, Joona Móttó.
Makeup Artist: Mira Salmela, Aino havu.
Gaffer: Emil Eren Bulut.
Best Boy: Nando de Brujin.
Produced: Kino Euphoria.
Special thanks! Music by: Frankie goes to Hollywood - Relax.

  • Cinematographer
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

An art collective came together to make a fashion film video exploring a provocative concept. Artists from different areas of art and fashion united by an artistic movement.

Direction: Colectivo Tungsteno
Edition & DOP: Cristian Medel
Art Direction: Raul Azocar
Models: Cecilia Buscariolli - Felipe Tozzi - Flavia Drummond
Camera Operator: Alexis Salinas
Wardrobe: Lizbeth Haltenhoff
Make up & Hair : Pia Bedregal
Post Production: Victor Ruiz

Thanks for use of the intro of the incredible: Telepopmusik, Angela McCluskey.

  • Cinematographer
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Work experience· 9 roles

Cultural Producer at Cinemaissi / Caisa Cultural Center / Globe Art Point, Helsinki · CinemaissiOct 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Coordinated cultural events including film screenings, exhibitions, and panel discussions. • Assisted international guests and panelists with logistics, communication, and event preparation. • Collaborated with multiple partners to ensure successful execution of events and technical setups.

Visual Artist – City of Helsinki / Finnish Museum of Natural History, Helsinki · City of Helsinki / Finnish Museum of Natural History, HelsinkiAug 2022 – Dec 2022 · 5 mos

• Directed a multidisciplinary art installation combining video mapping, performance, and dance. • Coordinated artists and technicians, supervised the setup and maintenance of exhibition spaces. • Followed safety and operational procedures during installation and public access.

Board Member · Globe Art PointApr 2022 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Finnish arts sector; contributing to event planning and policy discussions.

Photographer at MEERO, Helsinki · MeeroJun 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos
Filmmaker & Video Editor · Kulttuurikeskus Ninho ry, HelsinkiAug 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Creative Director · Whitepoint , HelsinkiApr 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos
Cinematographer & Editor · Kiasma Andy Warhol Superstars project, HelsinkiJan 2015 – May 2015 · 5 mos
Still Photographer/Video Content · Kotimaa 24, HelsinkiDec 2014 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication Minor in Cinematography · Arcos School of Art & Cinema1996 – 2001

Filmmaker - Video editor - Producer - Photographer - Cinematographer - Videographer

Digital Cinema, Composition and Visual Effects · Trazos School, Madrid2020

Digital Cinema, Composition, and Visual Effects (VFX) merge filmmaking with technology, using digital tools for storytelling where VFX integrates computer-generated (CG) elements with live-action footage, compositing blends these layers seamlessly using techniques like keying and tracking, and composition guides the visual arrangement (balance, focus) within the digital frame, all to create immersive, impossible, or enhanced realities, from fantastical worlds to subtle enhancements, making digital filmmaking a powerful, inseparable art form

Cinema · ARCOS Film & Art School, Santiago1996 – 2001
Digital Cinema, Composition and Visual Effects · Trazos, Madrid2020

Certifications and awards

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO - PHOTOSHOP - FINAL CUT - DAVINCI RESOLVE - AFTER EFFECTS2020 – 2025

Certificated Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve are leading video editors, while Photoshop handles static images, and After Effects does advanced motion graphics/VFX; Premiere & Resolve offer robust editing, but Resolve dominates color, Fusion matches AE's VFX, and Final Cut is optimized for Apple hardware, with Adobe providing seamless integration across its Creative Cloud suite for unified workflows.

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