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

Filmmaker at Giornale 'El País'
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Realizzatore audiovisivo per diverse interviste fatte per il giornale El País in Cile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drone Operator at Freelance Projects
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided aerial filming and photography for the investigation into GNL Quintero financing.
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.
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.

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