I am Marcelo Aprile, a senior Colourist and post-production specialist with 20+ years of experience delivering high-end finishing and color grading for feature films, premium episodic television, and global streaming platforms. I am trusted to lead on high-budget content requiring advanced color science, HDR, and Dolby Vision mastery, and precise theatrical-to-home video color space conversions. I excel in creative alignment, technical problem solving, and pixel-perfect delivery for tier-one clients. I also lead AI-enabled post-production workflows to reduce revision cycles, surface delivery risk, and streamline remote pipelines while preserving creative intent, color integrity, and studio compliance.

Marcelo Aprile

I am Marcelo Aprile, a senior Colourist and post-production specialist with 20+ years of experience delivering high-end finishing and color grading for feature films, premium episodic television, and global streaming platforms. I am trusted to lead on high-budget content requiring advanced color science, HDR, and Dolby Vision mastery, and precise theatrical-to-home video color space conversions. I excel in creative alignment, technical problem solving, and pixel-perfect delivery for tier-one clients. I also lead AI-enabled post-production workflows to reduce revision cycles, surface delivery risk, and streamline remote pipelines while preserving creative intent, color integrity, and studio compliance.

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I am Marcelo Aprile, a senior Colourist and post-production specialist with 20+ years of experience delivering high-end finishing and color grading for feature films, premium episodic television, and global streaming platforms. I am trusted to lead on high-budget content requiring advanced color science, HDR, and Dolby Vision mastery, and precise theatrical-to-home video color space conversions.

I excel in creative alignment, technical problem solving, and pixel-perfect delivery for tier-one clients. I also lead AI-enabled post-production workflows to reduce revision cycles, surface delivery risk, and streamline remote pipelines while preserving creative intent, color integrity, and studio compliance.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Colorist / Post- Production Consultant at Freelance / Remote
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead color grading and post-production for 60+ premium episodic, feature, commercial, and streaming content. Partner with directors, cinematographers, studios, and agencies on creative approaches, workflows, and top-tier color strategies. Apply AI-enabled workflow analysis to reduce revision cycles, surface delivery risk, and improve approvals across HDR pipelines. Drive look development, LUT creation, and color space conversions across episodes and seasons, while maintaining creative intent, color integrity, and studio compliance. Manage remote and hybrid review workflows enabling real-time, color-accurate client approvals across multiple time zones.
Colorist at Technicolor
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Key contributor to the creation and rollout of Technicolor's new streaming application for remote, real-time, pixel-accurate client reviews, enabling scalable global collaboration and pivoting with COVID-19 disruptions. Led color workflows for high-visibility content, ensuring consistency across diverse projects and international markets.
Colorist at Encore (Deluxe)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Pre-color correction and supervision using Baselight and DaVinci Resolve; collaborated with editorial, VFX, and post teams to resolve color blocks and deliver studio-ready masters.
Director of Operations at Quanta Post
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Led day-to-day operations across all departments, built and scaled workflows, quality assurance, and delivery governance for a major post-production shop in Brazil. Implemented process improvements, cost controls, and operational efficiency while aligning with creative and client expectations.
Colorist at New Hat
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Founding member and senior colorist, overseeing color pipelines and post-production workflows. Managed color-related equipment and led a culture focused on quality and on-time delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Radio at Sao Judas University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery
January 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Intro to Generative AI — Foundational training
January 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Generative AI for Project Managers — IBM
January 1, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Advanced Color Science Training (XYZ & P3 workflows)
January 1, 2021 - February 5, 2026
HDR / SDR Mastering
January 1, 2015 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services