I am a passionate cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and proven success in cinematography and photography. I oversee all aspects of film production, from lens choices and camera movement to lighting and post-production, ensuring the visual outcome aligns with the film's goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and crews to tell compelling stories on time and on budget. I am enthusiastic about creating cinematic work that provokes thought and emotion.

Bernie S. Aniciete

I am a passionate cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and proven success in cinematography and photography. I oversee all aspects of film production, from lens choices and camera movement to lighting and post-production, ensuring the visual outcome aligns with the film's goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and crews to tell compelling stories on time and on budget. I am enthusiastic about creating cinematic work that provokes thought and emotion.

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I am a passionate cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and proven success in cinematography and photography. I oversee all aspects of film production, from lens choices and camera movement to lighting and post-production, ensuring the visual outcome aligns with the film’s goals.

I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, producers, and crews to tell compelling stories on time and on budget. I am enthusiastic about creating cinematic work that provokes thought and emotion.

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Work Experience

Videographer/Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2011 - Present
Produced film and photography content for corporate, wedding, and music/dance clients; toured with musicians to provide high-quality daily content for social media; filmed events for RealD 3D influencer screenings; operated cameras for American Heart Association projects. Collaborated with clients to deliver content unique to their goals, using sound design, lighting techniques, and camera movement to tell stories while meeting production deadlines.
Wedding Cinematographer at Orion Photo & Video
August 1, 2014 - Present
Documented 100+ weddings, telling each story through artful footage; shot, edited, logged, and organized footage for highlight reels and wedding videos; managed multicam setups for dynamic shots.
Director of Photography at With An Egg Productions
April 1, 2019 - Present
Created and shot compelling visuals for commercial and passion projects; responsible for lighting and filming on small to large sets, lifestyle shoots, food and product features; performed basic and advanced color grading and audio work; streamlined post-production by importing, logging, organizing files and creating sequences.
Director of Photography at Vetrepreneurs Docu-Series
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Directed the Director of Photography on the Vetrepreneurs docu-series, collaborating with the director and producer to capture compelling documentary visuals and maintain cohesive visual storytelling across episodes.
Director of Photography at Scene Queen Film
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
DP for Scene Queen film (Director: Raider De La X; Editor: Kelsey Sante) focusing on cinematic lighting, framing, and camera movement to support the project’s narrative.
Cinematographer at No Guidance (Video)
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Cinematography work on No Guidance video, collaborating with director Lawrence Frost to craft the film’s visual language.
DP/Producer at Horror Egg Bites (Shorts Series)
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Director of Photography and producer for Horror Egg Bites shorts series; collaborated with Zane Kupper on production and visual storytelling.
Director of Photography at Cereal
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
DP for the project Cereal; worked with director Sergio Vasquez-Mora to craft visuals and mood for the piece.

Education

AA, Film, Television & Electronic Media at Long Beach City College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
BA, Business Administration at McKendree College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment