Samuel Prado Manzo

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I’m Samuel Prado Manzo, a Director of Photography and documentary filmmaker with 20+ years of international experience across television, documentary, and commercial/b branded content.

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I’m Samuel Prado Manzo, a Director of Photography and documentary filmmaker with 20+ years of international experience across television, documentary, and commercial/b branded content. I handle the full visual workflow—from development and pre-production through shooting, editing, and final delivery—so creative and technical choices stay aligned on set and in post.

I’m known for adapting quickly to demanding production environments, collaborating with multicultural teams, and keeping high production standards under tight schedules. Based between Madrid and Barcelona, I’m available worldwide and eligible to work across the European Union as an Italian citizen.

  • Joined December 2024

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

Time lapse Madrid

It was a part of a music video #video #videoeditor

  • Cinematographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • +2

Work experience· 12 roles

Director of Photography & Editor · Multicanal RadioJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Led cinematography and editing for podcasts and digital productions, delivering high-quality visual content optimized for digital platforms. Managed lighting, camera operation, and post-production for broadcast/digital-ready deliverables.

Director de Fotografía y Editor Multicanal (Radio) · Director de Fotografía y Editor Multicanal RadioJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Dirección de fotografía y edición para podcasts y contenido digital. Responsable de iluminación, operación de cámara y postproducción, desarrollando contenido audiovisual optimizado para plataformas digitales.

Camera Operator · The Amazing Race Latin America (Disney & Discovery Channel)Jan 2010 – Dec 2012 · 3 yrs

Selected among the Top 10 Camera Operators in Venezuela through a nationwide casting process. Operated ENG cameras in a fast-paced, multinational reality television production. Worked in demanding field conditions while maintaining broadcast-quality image standards.

Operador de Cámara · The Amazing Race Latinoamérica (Disney & Discovery Channel)Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Freelance Director of Photography | Camera Operator | Editor · Freelance (Europe • USA • Venezuela)Jan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Director de Fotografía | Operador de Cámara | Editor Freelance · Europa · Estados Unidos · VenezuelaJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Managing Director · CamaradaJan 2001 – Jan 2006 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Director General · CamaradaJan 2001 – Jan 2006 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of artes · Arcadia University1991 – 1995

Documentary production

Licenciatura en Comunicación (Especialización en Producción Audiovisual; Minor Composición Musical; Concentración en Fotografía en Blanco y Negro) · Arcadia University1990 – 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Video Production specialization; Music Composition minor; Black & White Photography concentration) · Arcadia University2000

Certifications and awards· 6

Digital Image Processing — Impulso062026
Directing Actors — School of Cinema & Television1999 – 2026
Finance for Non-Financial Executives — UCV1998 – 2026
Digital Image Processing2026

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