Juan Ignacio Bello

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Documentary director, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience across advertising, documentary filmmaking, corporate media, and fashion.

About

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.

  • Joined April 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Projects · 4

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.

  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director

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.

  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director

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.

  • Cinematographer
  • Creative Producer
  • Film Director

Work experience· 9 roles

DIRECTOR · Revelation OpticsJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Rental company Based in Lyon - France

Co-Founder & Director of Photography · Revelation OpticsJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

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 · Grita MediosFeb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos
Director of Audiovisual Content for Social Media · TELEVISA CHILEJan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Director & Director of Photography · GRITA MEDIOSJan 2013 – Jan 2025 · 12 yrs 1 mo
Founder, Director & Director of Photography · ATALAYA FILMSJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Documentary Feature Editor · CYZ MEDIAJan 2011 – Jan 2011 · 1 mo
Director & Editor · DAFJan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 6

Bachelor in Cinema Arts · Universidad de las Comunicaciones y las Artes.2001 – 2006
Diplomado · EICTV2003 – 2025
Workshop 'Story' · Robert McKee2005
Advanced Cinematography Diploma · UNIACC2004

Certifications and awards

Kodak Diploma in Stock film2013

Film latitude, sensitometry, colorimetry, film Stocks and techinques.

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