I am a director and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience across Latin America and Europe. My work focuses on auteur documentaries with a cinematic vision and a deep sensitivity for real-world storytelling. Based in Italy, I collaborate with various production companies and institutions to create impactful content.

Javier Astudillo

I am a director and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience across Latin America and Europe. My work focuses on auteur documentaries with a cinematic vision and a deep sensitivity for real-world storytelling. Based in Italy, I collaborate with various production companies and institutions to create impactful content.

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I am a director and filmmaker with over twenty years of international experience across Latin America and Europe. My work focuses on auteur documentaries with a cinematic vision and a deep sensitivity for real-world storytelling. Based in Italy, I collaborate with various production companies and institutions to create impactful content.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of the Audio Visual Department at Modo Escénico S.A.
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Head of the audiovisual department, coordinating human and technical teams, producer and audiovisual director for a production company focused on cultural and educational content.
Founder at Vanta Producciones
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founder of an aerial film production company in Argentina; responsible for overseeing productions, development and collaboration with national and international clients.
Freelance Filmmaker / Cameraman / Editor
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance filmmaker, cameraman and editor working on diverse audiovisual projects; co-director for the academic research project Mujeres y Fronteras (FONDECYT 1190-056) and documentary work such as El Invisible Sustento.
Regista e Autore at El Invisible Sustento de la Frontera
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Mezzometraggio documentario sviluppato nell’ambito della ricerca accademica, con finanziamenti internazionali e premiato in festival. Ho gestito la regia, sceneggiatura, direzione della fotografia e montaggio del progetto.
Filmmaker at Giornale 'El País'
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Realizzatore audiovisivo per diverse interviste fatte per il giornale El País in Cile.
Assistente alla Regia at Eliseo Subiela
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Assistente alla regia di lungometraggio per il regista argentino Eliseo Subiela, contribuendo a vari aspetti della produzione.
Director & Author at El Invisible Sustento de la Frontera
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Directed, wrote, filmed, and edited a documentary featurette developed within academic research. International premiere in 2024.
Drone Operator at Freelance Projects
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided aerial filming and photography for the investigation into GNL Quintero financing.
Director of Audiovisual Department at Modo Escénico SPA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led audiovisual production and technical-artistic coordination, developing cultural and educational content.

Education

Film and Audiovisual Arts Film Maker at Eliseo Subiela Professional Film School (Escuela Profesional de Cine Eliseo Subiela), Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Laurea in Regia Cinematografica e Televisiva at Scuola Professionale di Cinema Eliseo Subiela
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Corso di regia per attori at Unione Argentina dell'Industria Cinematografica
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Television Direction at Eliseo Subiela Professional Film School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Other