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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Agency Kusi
Atalaya Films / Jose Moraga Studio
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.
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.
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.
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