Documentary director, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience across advertising, documentary filmmaking, corporate media, and fashion. Graduate in Film from Universidad de las Ciencias, las Artes y la Comunicacion (UNIACC) with specialized cinematography training from the prestigious Escuela Internacional de Cine y Television in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba. Proven track record leading documentary projects for national and international organizations including CORFO, FIA, SCA, Volvo Ocean Race, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Concha y Toro, while delivering commercial content for major brands such as Televisa, Banmedica, Teleton, Red Bull, Riot Games, Reebok, and Adidas. Editor of two documentary feature films, including work at the San Francisco Film Center (2011). Founded Atalaya Films (2012), building a portfolio spanning Latin America, South Africa, and the United States. Recently relocated to Lyon, France, where co-founded Revelation Optics (2025), a boutique cinema equipment rental and production services company. My debut feature, IMAGINARIUS (2020), winner of Best International Feature at the Chesapeake Film Festival 2024 and currently streaming on Amazon Prime USA PPV, Tubi and ARTV Chile, explores the experience of four rural children fantasizing about the total solar eclipse arriving at their quiet town in the Elqui Valley. The film has been featured in Film Fest Magazine and establishes my reputation as a director with a deeply personal vision, capable of narrating authentic and moving stories with a unique cinematic style.

Juan Ignacio Bello

Documentary director, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience across advertising, documentary filmmaking, corporate media, and fashion. Graduate in Film from Universidad de las Ciencias, las Artes y la Comunicacion (UNIACC) with specialized cinematography training from the prestigious Escuela Internacional de Cine y Television in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba. Proven track record leading documentary projects for national and international organizations including CORFO, FIA, SCA, Volvo Ocean Race, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Concha y Toro, while delivering commercial content for major brands such as Televisa, Banmedica, Teleton, Red Bull, Riot Games, Reebok, and Adidas. Editor of two documentary feature films, including work at the San Francisco Film Center (2011). Founded Atalaya Films (2012), building a portfolio spanning Latin America, South Africa, and the United States. Recently relocated to Lyon, France, where co-founded Revelation Optics (2025), a boutique cinema equipment rental and production services company. My debut feature, IMAGINARIUS (2020), winner of Best International Feature at the Chesapeake Film Festival 2024 and currently streaming on Amazon Prime USA PPV, Tubi and ARTV Chile, explores the experience of four rural children fantasizing about the total solar eclipse arriving at their quiet town in the Elqui Valley. The film has been featured in Film Fest Magazine and establishes my reputation as a director with a deeply personal vision, capable of narrating authentic and moving stories with a unique cinematic style.

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Documentary director, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience
across advertising, documentary filmmaking, corporate media, and fashion. Graduate in Film from Universidad de las Ciencias, las Artes y la Comunicacion (UNIACC) with specialized cinematography training from the prestigious Escuela Internacional de Cine y Television in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba.
Proven track record leading documentary projects for national and international organizations including CORFO, FIA, SCA, Volvo Ocean Race, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and Concha y Toro, while delivering commercial content for major brands such as Televisa, Banmedica, Teleton, Red Bull, Riot Games, Reebok, and Adidas. Editor of two documentary feature films, including work at the San Francisco Film Center (2011). Founded Atalaya Films (2012), building a portfolio spanning Latin America, South Africa, and the United States. Recently relocated to Lyon, France, where co-founded Revelation Optics (2025), a boutique cinema equipment rental
and production services company.
My debut feature, IMAGINARIUS (2020), winner of Best International Feature at the Chesapeake Film Festival 2024 and currently streaming on Amazon Prime USA PPV, Tubi and ARTV Chile, explores the experience of four rural children fantasizing about the total solar eclipse arriving at
their quiet town in the Elqui Valley. The film has been featured in Film Fest Magazine and establishes my reputation as a director with a deeply personal vision, capable of narrating authentic and moving stories with a unique cinematic style.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director at Atalaya Films
January 26, 2008 - Present
Director at Grita Medios
February 17, 2022 - Present
DIRECTOR at Revelation Optics
January 20, 2026 - Present
Rental company Based in Lyon - France
Co-Founder & Director of Photography at Revelation Optics
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded boutique cinema equipment rental and production services company with ARRI Alexa Mini camera package and Ultra Prime lens set; offering cinematography services for documentary, commercial, and corporate productions in the Lyon region; building presence in the French audiovisual market with focus on quality craftsmanship and personalized service.
Director of Audiovisual Content for Social Media at TELEVISA CHILE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Created weekly audiovisual content for Televisa Chile social media platforms, achieving unprecedented engagement; produced content for major events including Lollapalooza, Rolling Stones Chile concert, and luxury brand campaigns; content featured on broadcast television as commercials and news segments, significantly increasing platform presence.
Director & Director of Photography at GRITA MEDIOS
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025
Led projects for FIA, BBVA, SCA Volvo Ocean Race, and Derco (mini-series production); directed commercial campaigns for Riot Games, Tanner, Red Bull; demonstrated leadership under adverse conditions, adapting to climate challenges during SCA Volvo Ocean Race documentary.
Founder, Director & Director of Photography at ATALAYA FILMS
January 1, 2012 - Present
Founded production company with 20-year trajectory creating content across documentaries, advertising, and corporate media; produced award-winning documentary Imaginarius; developed content for Televisa Chile and documentary series for museums including Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes; managed all aspects of production from concept through post-production and international distribution.
Documentary Feature Editor at CYZ MEDIA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Edited documentary feature Voice of Chile for Iranian director Cyrus Omoomiam at San Francisco Film Center; delivered narrative structure after three previous editors, exceeding director expectations.
Director & Editor at DAF
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Directed and edited commercial and corporate documentary projects for Concha y Toro and major Chilean brands; applied diverse technical and aesthetic solutions on location, elevating production quality beyond client expectations; managed international delivery for global distribution.

Education

Bachelor in Cinema Arts at Universidad de las Comunicaciones y las Artes.
March 11, 2001 - December 15, 2006
Diplomado at EICTV
February 26, 2003 - May 26, 2025
Workshop 'Story' at Robert McKee
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Advanced Cinematography Diploma at UNIACC
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Cinematography Workshop at Escuela Internacional de Cine y Television (EICTV)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication, Film Specialization at UNIACC
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Kodak Diploma in Stock film
February 5, 2013 - February 28, 2013
Film latitude, sensitometry, colorimetry, film Stocks and techinques.

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Trailer_Documentary Feature "La Piedra Negra"

    An enigmatic sculpted artifact known as “La Piedra Negra”, emerges from the depths of the illicit antiquities trade, unleashing a whirlwind of mysteries about the lost ancestral legacy. Marcial Medina, a tireless Bolivian archaeologist, is hypnotized by the secrets that this mysterious relic contains. In his search for answers, he plunges into the dark depths of heritage looting and the clandestine trade in stolen archaeological pieces. Along the way, Marcial unravels the secrets of wealthy collectors and the ruthless Wakeros, who desecrate sacred sites for profit.

    paper Clip 1. Documentary "El sueño dorado".

    From the remote reaches of southern Chile — where beach volleyball was virtually unheard of — two cousins dared to dream bigger than their surroundings would allow. With no support system, no infrastructure, and no roadmap, Marco and Esteban Grimalt defied every odd stacked against them to reach the pinnacle of world-class sport, captivating audiences everywhere with their raw talent and undeniable charisma.
    But El Sueño Dorado is more than a sports story. It’s an epic tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the unshakeable power of passion.
    This feature documentary follows two elite athletes driven by a deep family legacy — men who refuse to stop fighting until they’ve achieved the ultimate dream: Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028. Their journey is a testament to what’s possible when determination meets heart, and a rallying cry for an entire nation hungry for a new kind of hero.
    El Sueño Dorado celebrates the human spirit at its most raw and its most triumphant — and the dream of rewriting the history of Chilean sport forever.

    paper Imaginarius Documentary Feature

    Florencía, Amanda, Matías and Agustín, fantasize about the Total Solar Eclipse that will arrive at their quiet home town, The Elquí Valley an astronomic hotspot near the Atacama Desert. Amid the unusual frenzy that surrounds their town, the kids dreams about a more sustainable and brighter future.