Raphael Cosme

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Voice Actor at Gnomes
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed and edited a short film, served as writer and producer, and provided voice acting. Collaborated with a team to develop the project from concept to screen, coordinating post-production and overseeing creative decisions.
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Voice Actor at Godzilla Apex
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Feature film credit performing multiple roles: directing, writing, editing, producing, and voice acting capacities during production.
1st Assistant Camera at Mushin O
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
First assistant camera on a feature; supported camera operations and setup.
Editor at Anamenis (Anamnesis)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Edited a short film, contributing to post-production workflow and final cut.
Editor at Santeria (Sante ria)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Edited a short film, coordinating with director and producers on the post-production timeline.
Editor at Salt & Pepper
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited a short film, handling cut decisions and revisions.
Photographer at Leonard’s Studio Production Facility
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Seasonal photography for numerous schools across Florida & Georgia; directed crowds of participants for school pictures.
Journalist, Photographer, Writer at Norsan Media - Hola News
January 1, 2018 - Present
Photographed and wrote stories for Hispanic and English audiences; notable coverage including NASA Artemis 1 Launch and other events.
BTS Videographer at Freelance Vū Studios / LED Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Behind-the-scenes videography for the Players Championship of the Professional Golfers' Association of America; shot 15+ hours of b-roll behind-the-scenes content.
Social Media Content, Video, Editing at St. Augustine Art Association
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced edited short-form social media content for a local art gallery; conducted interviews with artists for monthly spotlights.
Photographer at Leonard’s Studio Production Facility
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Seasonal photography (repeated entry to reflect multiple seasons) for schools across Florida & Georgia.
Photographer at Norsan Media - Hola News
January 1, 2018 - Present
Photojournalism and writing for Hispanic and English-speaking audiences; included high-profile events.
BTS Videographer at Freelance VŪ Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Shot behind-the-scenes footage for a film or production project.
Director, Editor, Set Designer, Actor, Writer at Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2013 - Present
Built social media presence for businesses through reels, shorts, and long-form content; edited over 1000 hours of video content; directed voice actors and visual effects team to produce over 800 VFX shots.
Social Media Content, Videoography/Editing at St. Augustine Art Association
January 1, 2025 - Present
Shot, edited short-form social media content for a local art gallery; interviewed many artists to spotlight their work in a monthly 'Meet the Artist' feature.
Photography (Seasonal Job) at Leonard’s Studio Production Facility
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Performed school photography for dozens of schools across Florida & Georgia; directed thousands of children, teens, and adults to pose for school pictures.
BTS Video Photographer (Gig) at Freelance Vū Studios - LED Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Shot 15+ hours of behind-the-scenes footage for The Players Championship of the Professional Golfers' Association of America.
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Voice Actor at Gnomes (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Directed, wrote, edited, produced; provided voice acting; contributed to overall production workflow for the short film.
First Assistant Camera at Mushino (Feature Film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
First Assistant Camera on feature film Mushino.
First Assistant Camera at Anamnesis (Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
First Assistant Camera on short film Anamnesis.
Editor at Santeria (Short Film)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Editor for the short film Santeria.
Photographer at Leonard's Studio Production Facility
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Performed school photography for dozens of schools across Florida & Georgia. Directed thousands of children, teens, and adults to pose for school pictures.
BTS Videographer at Freelance - VŪ Studios / LED Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Shot behind-the-scenes footage for The Players Championship of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (15+ hours).
Director/Writer/Editor/Producer/Voice Actor at Gnomes (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed, wrote, edited, produced and provided voice acting for the short film Gnomes.
Director/Writer/Editor/Producer/Voice Actor at Godzilla Apex (Feature Film)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed, wrote, edited, produced and contributed voice acting for the feature film Godzilla Apex.
Editor at Salt & Pepper (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Edited the short film Salt & Pepper.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at Jacksonville University, College of Fine Arts & Humanities
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film (Minor: Spanish) at Jacksonville University, College of Fine Arts & Humanities
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at Jacksonville University, College of Fine Arts & Humanities
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023

Qualifications

Owen Roizman Student Heritage Award Nominee
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Graduate Category Award — Short Film 'Gnomes' (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Special Jury Award for Short Film 'Gnomes' — Tampa Jacksonville Film Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services