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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.…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.

Samuel Prado Manzo

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +5

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography & Editor at Multicanal Radio

January 1, 2026 - Present

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) at Director de Fotografía y Editor Multicanal Radio

January 1, 2026 - Present

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 at The Amazing Race Latin America (Disney & Discovery Channel)

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

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 at The Amazing Race Latinoamérica (Disney & Discovery Channel)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Operación de cámara ENG en una producción internacional de televisión grabada en múltiples países. Seleccionado entre los 10 mejores operadores de cámara de Venezuela tras casting nacional para integrar el equipo de producción. Trabajo bajo exigencia técnica y logística, garantizando estándares de calidad broadcast.

Freelance Director of Photography | Camera Operator | Editor at Freelance (Europe • USA • Venezuela)

January 1, 2006 - Present

Delivered documentaries, commercial campaigns, and branded productions for agencies, broadcasters, and corporate clients. Directed two documentary productions in India from pre-production through final delivery, leading visual storytelling end-to-end. Collaborated with international production companies across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, managing production workflows that combined cinematography, camera operation, and post-production expertise.

Director de Fotografía | Operador de Cámara | Editor Freelance at Europa · Estados Unidos · Venezuela

January 1, 2006 - Present

Dirección de fotografía para documentales, publicidad y contenido corporativo/proyectos para marcas. Dirección visual de dos documentales en India, liderando desde la preproducción hasta la entrega final. Colaboración con productoras, agencias y clientes internacionales en Europa, América y Asia. Gestión integral del flujo de producción combinando cinematografía, operación de cámara y postproducción.

Managing Director at Camarada

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Directed television programs, documentaries, and corporate productions. Built and managed an in-house post-production department. Led multidisciplinary creative and technical teams from concept to delivery.

Director General at Camarada

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Dirección de programas de televisión, documentales y producciones corporativas. Creación y desarrollo del departamento de postproducción. Coordinación de equipos creativos y técnicos durante todas las etapas de producción.

Field Producer (Promo Film) / Field Producer at Atrévete a Soñar (RCTV) / Promo productions (Caracas, Venezuela)

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Promoted three times in less than one year, progressing from Production Assistant to Field Producer. Field Producer for the nationally broadcast television program Atrévete a Soñar (RCTV). Coordinated productions involving Disney, NASA, Santana, and Shakira, managing field logistics, production budgets, and multidisciplinary crews.

Productor de Exteriores (Promo film) / Productor de Exteriores at Caracas, Venezuela

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Ascensos rápidos pasando de Asistente de Producción a Productor de Exteriores. Productor de Exteriores del programa nacional “Atrévete a Soñar” (RCTV). Coordinación de producciones con Disney, NASA, Santana y Shakira. Gestión de presupuestos, logística y coordinación de equipos en locación.

Graphic Designer & Post-Production at Venevisión

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Produced daily broadcast graphics and post-production content for the network’s flagship news program. Worked in high-pressure live television environments while maintaining strict broadcast standards.

Diseñador gráfico y Postproducción at Venevisión

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Desarrollo del soporte gráfico diario para el Noticiero Estelar Venevisión. Trabajo en entorno de televisión en directo con altos estándares de calidad y tiempos de entrega.

Education

Bachelor of artes at Arcadia University

September 10, 1991 - June 21, 1995

Documentary production

Licenciatura en Comunicación (Especialización en Producción Audiovisual; Minor Composición Musical; Concentración en Fotografía en Blanco y Negro) at Arcadia University

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Video Production specialization; Music Composition minor; Black & White Photography concentration) at Arcadia University

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000