Professional Camera Operator and Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience in documentaries, reality TV, television reports, and broadcast productions in Colombia and internationally. Skilled in visual storytelling, with a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and high-quality productio

Nelson Abril

Professional Camera Operator and Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience in documentaries, reality TV, television reports, and broadcast productions in Colombia and internationally. Skilled in visual storytelling, with a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and high-quality productio

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Professional Camera Operator and Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience in documentaries, reality TV, television reports, and broadcast productions in Colombia and internationally. Skilled in visual storytelling, with a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and high-quality productio

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Cinematographer / Camera Operator at RCN Televisión
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Realización de transmisiones cinematográficas, captando momentos clave y proporcionando una perspectiva única de los eventos.
Director of Photography / Cameraman at Noticiero CMI
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2024
Noticiero CMI freelance; realización de contenido audiovisual para reportajes y crónicas, colaborando en proyectos de diversas magnitudes. Más de 25 años de experiencia en documentales, reality TV, informes y producción de broadcast.

Education

Dirección y Producción at Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2022
Técnico profesional en Cine at Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Government, Education
    Palabras Pendientes

    Camera Operator / Director of Photography – “Palabras Pendientes”
    Documentary interview series produced by Yamid Amat Serna for El Heraldo, featuring in-depth conversations with some of Colombia’s most influential journalists, artists, athletes, and public figures. Responsible for cinematography, visual composition, and capturing high-quality interviews that support the series’ intimate and cinematic storytelling style.

    "Floating Swarm" (Voice of America)

    Camera Operator / Director of Photography – “Floating Swarm” (Voice of America)
    Documentary series filmed in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, investigating the environmental impact of the Chinese industrial fishing fleet on one of the world’s most important marine ecosystems. Responsible for on-location cinematography, capturing interviews, wildlife, and documentary footage in remote field conditions.

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