I’m a Barcelona-based freelance filmmaker with over a decade of experience crafting visual narratives across films, music videos, and branded content. I’m certified by Blackmagic Design in editing and color grading, and I own professional cinema cameras and equipment, bringing a solid technical foundation to every project. I lead and collaborate on projects from concept to delivery, prioritizing cultural impact, poetic aesthetics, and radical storytelling. My work has been presented at film and art festivals around the world, and I’ve collaborated with brands and venues including Jameson and Sundance-inspired platforms, continuously pushing for visually expressive, audience-centered storytelling.

Pedro Cerdeira Carballal

I’m a Barcelona-based freelance filmmaker with over a decade of experience crafting visual narratives across films, music videos, and branded content. I’m certified by Blackmagic Design in editing and color grading, and I own professional cinema cameras and equipment, bringing a solid technical foundation to every project. I lead and collaborate on projects from concept to delivery, prioritizing cultural impact, poetic aesthetics, and radical storytelling. My work has been presented at film and art festivals around the world, and I’ve collaborated with brands and venues including Jameson and Sundance-inspired platforms, continuously pushing for visually expressive, audience-centered storytelling.

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I’m a Barcelona-based freelance filmmaker with over a decade of experience crafting visual narratives across films, music videos, and branded content. I’m certified by Blackmagic Design in editing and color grading, and I own professional cinema cameras and equipment, bringing a solid technical foundation to every project.

I lead and collaborate on projects from concept to delivery, prioritizing cultural impact, poetic aesthetics, and radical storytelling. My work has been presented at film and art festivals around the world, and I’ve collaborated with brands and venues including Jameson and Sundance-inspired platforms, continuously pushing for visually expressive, audience-centered storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Filmmaker at Organikka
March 1, 2024 - Present
Filmed event highlights capturing the energy and atmosphere of live performances. Produced marketing content tailored for sponsors such as Jameson, aligning visuals with brand identity.
Cinematographer at ONEDOT CREATIVE CONTENT, LDA.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Focused on producing high-end visual content for major brands, music festivals, and fashion campaigns. Responsible for camera, lighting, and visual storytelling.
Creative Director at MAD.PERRO
October 1, 2017 - Present
Founder of MAD.PERRO, an independent production house dedicated to author-driven cinema, political art, and experimental visual narratives. I lead projects from concept to execution, focusing on cultural impact, poetic aesthetics, and radical storytelling.
Cinematographer at Nihao Films
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Specialized in capturing the essence of architectural spaces through cinematic visuals. Responsible for camera, lighting, and composition to highlight design, atmosphere, and functionality. Collaborated with producers and clients to translate concepts into impactful films.
Cinematographer at Grupo Box Brazil
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Responsible for the visual direction of 'O Som Que Você Ouve,' capturing live performances and interviews with cinematic quality. Managed cameras, lighting, and composition to highlight artists and create engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Freelancer DOP at BULB Produtora
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Freelance filmmaker creating high-quality visual content for advertising campaigns, from concept to final delivery.
DOP at Stella Maris Films
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
D.O.P in many films produced by Stella Maris Films. Among my works as Director of Photography are the films “Boca Suja” and “Stay Sick”. Both were screened at the Panorama International Coisa de Cinema Festival and at Sala Walter da Silveira, important platforms for Brazilian independent cinema.
DOP at Mercúrio Produções Ltda
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
D.O.P for Helena Ignez's "A Mulher da Luz Propria," showcased at prestigious festivals including the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana (2019) and the 18th International Filmmor Women’s Film Festival in Istanbul (2020).
Filmmaker Cinematographer at Grupo Box Brazil
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Responsible for the visual direction of 'O Som Que Você Ouve,' capturing live performances and interviews with cinematic quality. Managed cameras, lighting, and composition to highlight artists and create engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Cinematographer at ONEDOT CREATIVE CONTENT, LDA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Focused on producing high-end visual content for major brands, music festivals, and fashion campaigns. Responsible for camera, lighting, and visual storytelling.

Education

Semestral Cinema Course at Academia Internacional de Cinema (SP)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciências (SSA)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Certified Editor and Colorist at BlackMagic Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - March 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciências (SSA)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciências (SSA)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Semestral Cinema Course at Academia Internacional de Cinema (SP)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Certified Editor and Colorist - Blackmagic Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - March 24, 2026
Certified Editor and Colorist (Blackmagic Design)
January 1, 2020 - March 26, 2026
Certified Editor and Colorist
January 1, 2020 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education