I'm Luca Maximilian Caputo, a Creative Film Director and Director of Photography based in Barcelona with 20+ years of experience in video production, specializing in sport video production, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling. I shoot commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, and the Olympic Channel. From 2010 to 2018 I worked with the Italian broadcaster Mediaset as Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor. I’m now exploring AI to produce broadcast-level quality content and I’ve been featured on Creativepool among the top 20 film directors internationally.

Luca Maximilian Caputo

I'm Luca Maximilian Caputo, a Creative Film Director and Director of Photography based in Barcelona with 20+ years of experience in video production, specializing in sport video production, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling. I shoot commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, and the Olympic Channel. From 2010 to 2018 I worked with the Italian broadcaster Mediaset as Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor. I’m now exploring AI to produce broadcast-level quality content and I’ve been featured on Creativepool among the top 20 film directors internationally.

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I’m Luca Maximilian Caputo, a Creative Film Director and Director of Photography based in Barcelona with 20+ years of experience in video production, specializing in sport video production, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling. I shoot commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, and the Olympic Channel.

From 2010 to 2018 I worked with the Italian broadcaster Mediaset as Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor. I’m now exploring AI to produce broadcast-level quality content and I’ve been featured on Creativepool among the top 20 film directors internationally.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor at Mediaset
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Directed, edited, and supervised post-production for television and digital projects; managed multi-camera shoots, color correction, and final delivery for broadcast; contributed to efficient workflows across long-form and short-form content.
Film Director and Director of Photography at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2005 - November 12, 2025
Based in Barcelona, I create sports videography, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling, shooting commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, Fifa, Sony, Electronic Arts, Olympic Channel.
Film Director and Director of Photography at Self-employed / Freelance
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Specialized in sport video production, tech product videos and storytelling for sustainable companies; shoots commercials, branded content, social media videos and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, Olympic Channel.
Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor at Mediaset
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed, edited, and supervised post-production for television projects at the Italian broadcaster (2010–2018).
Camera Assistant / Camera Operator / Editor / Producer at Barcelona-based video production company
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Moved to Barcelona in 2003, learned how to produce a TV show, working day and night as camera operator, editor, and producer; also worked as a VJ in clubs; became Apple-certified Final Cut trainer.
Salesman and Graphic Designer at Water filter systems family company (Bologna)
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Learned to sell and communicate ideas to clients face-to-face; in charge of sales and graphic design for advertising using Corel Draw and Flash Macromedia; bought my first HI8 camera to experiment.
Film Director and Director of Photography at Independent / Freelance (Barcelona)
January 1, 2005 - November 12, 2025
Film Director and Director of Photography specializing in sport video production, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling; shot commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for major brands; built long‑term relationships with Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts and the Olympic Channel.
Sales and Graphic Design at Family water filter systems company
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2003
In charge of sales and advertising graphics; learned to sell and communicate ideas to clients; used Corel Draw and Flash Macromedia; bought my first HI8 camera to experiment.
Camera Assistant / Camera Operator / Editor / Producer at Video production company
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Moved from Bologna to Barcelona to learn in the film industry; began as camera assistant, later worked as camera operator, editor, and producer; also worked as a VJ and later became an Apple-certified Final Cut trainer.
Film Director and Director of Photography at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Specialized in sport video production, tech product videos, and sustainable storytelling; shot commercials, branded content, social media videos, and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, and the Olympic Channel.
Director, Video Editor, and Post-Production Supervisor at Mediaset
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018
Directed, edited, and supervised post-production for television programs; contributed to the broadcaster's output as part of the in-house team.
Film Director & Director of Photography at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2025
Lead on sport and tech product video productions; created commercials, branded content, social media videos and narrative films for Nike, Puma, Garmin, Bosch, Red Bull, FIFA, Sony, Electronic Arts, and the Olympic Channel.
Camera Assistant / Camera Operator at Barcelona-based Video Production Company
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Moved to Barcelona in 2003 and began learning film production; performed camera assisting, editing, and producing; also worked as a VJ in clubs.
Sales and Graphic Designer at Family water filter systems (Family business)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2003
Learned selling and communicating ideas to clients; managed sales and advertising graphic design using Corel Draw and Flash Macromedia; bought HI8 camera to experiment.

Education

Camera and Film Industry Training at Video production company (Barcelona)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Sales and Graphic Design at Family water filter systems company (Bologna)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Apple-certified Final Cut trainer
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Apple-certified Final Cut trainer
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Apple Certified Final Cut Trainer
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Apple-certified Final Cut trainer
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Apple Certified Final Cut Trainer
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Apple-certified Final Cut trainer
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Other