I’m Alejandro Jiménez, a filmmaker based in Dubai with 10+ years of experience directing, shooting, and post-producing documentary, narrative, commercial, and music video projects. I co-founded Studio Archive, where we build high-concept visual directions across editorial, photography, and video—focused on clean storytelling, striking imagery, and brand-led creative solutions. Recently, I co-directed, shot, and post-produced the KIMI K3 launch film for Moonshot AI (credited as a Studio Archive production), and I also contribute creatively on concept work and motion-led visuals for major releases. My background spans international fashion, lifestyle, and tech clients, as well as documentary work across Colombia and a short partnership documentary for Lancôme and the National Museum of Natural History of Paris.

ALEJANDRO JIMÉNEZ

I’m Alejandro Jiménez, a filmmaker based in Dubai with 10+ years of experience directing, shooting, and post-producing documentary, narrative, commercial, and music video projects. I co-founded Studio Archive, where we build high-concept visual directions across editorial, photography, and video—focused on clean storytelling, striking imagery, and brand-led creative solutions. Recently, I co-directed, shot, and post-produced the KIMI K3 launch film for Moonshot AI (credited as a Studio Archive production), and I also contribute creatively on concept work and motion-led visuals for major releases. My background spans international fashion, lifestyle, and tech clients, as well as documentary work across Colombia and a short partnership documentary for Lancôme and the National Museum of Natural History of Paris.

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I’m Alejandro Jiménez, a filmmaker based in Dubai with 10+ years of experience directing, shooting, and post-producing documentary, narrative, commercial, and music video projects. I co-founded Studio Archive, where we build high-concept visual directions across editorial, photography, and video—focused on clean storytelling, striking imagery, and brand-led creative solutions.

Recently, I co-directed, shot, and post-produced the KIMI K3 launch film for Moonshot AI (credited as a Studio Archive production), and I also contribute creatively on concept work and motion-led visuals for major releases. My background spans international fashion, lifestyle, and tech clients, as well as documentary work across Colombia and a short partnership documentary for Lancôme and the National Museum of Natural History of Paris.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Co-Director, Cinematographer, Post-Producer at Studio Archive
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a director-led production studio delivering end-to-end visual identity, commercial video, and editorial photography for international fashion, lifestyle, and technology clients. Co-directed, filmed, and post-produced the global KIMI K3 launch campaign for Moonshot AI, with credit as a Studio Archive production. Served as Creative Director on the KIMI K3 open-weights release concept, directing concept creation and working with animators and motion designers. Leads campaign photography and video for UAE-based brands and works with international clients across fashion, beauty, and tech.
Director/Cinematographer at Capture OneNS1 Media - MM Creative Consultancy
December 31, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Led projects from brands like Lancome, Lafshar, FHK Jewelry, Cover, and St Louis. Created and managed fashion and advertising video projects, acting as director and cinematographer.
Director / Cinematographer / Post-Producer at Lancôme × National Museum of Natural History of Paris
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Directed, shot, edited, and color graded a short documentary highlighting Lancôme’s partnership with the National Museum of Natural History of Paris to preserve endangered plant species.
Director / Cinematographer at NS1 Media / MM Creative Consultancy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Directed the video production department for regional and international clients, managing projects from pre-production to final delivery. Oversaw technical camera equipment strategies and post-production delivery workflows. Directed visual campaigns for jewelry and food/chef brands and produced/shot launch films for pop-up shop experiences featuring international designers.
Freelance Filmmaker
January 1, 2021 - Present
Working independently on various filmmaking projects, including documentary, narrative, advertising, and music videos, leading from preproduction to postproduction.
Freelance Filmmaker at Freelance Filmmaker
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Co-directed, shot, and post-produced the feature documentary Lo mejor llega con el agua for Eduardoño’s 75th anniversary, traveling across Colombia and serving as main cinematographer and sole post-producer. Co-directed and served as lead cinematographer on a 4-part documentary series for Capiro, one of the world’s largest chrysanthemum exporters. Directed music videos for multiple artists and produced commercial video and photography for brands, collaborating with major creative agencies on campaigns.

Education

Comunication in Audiovisual Lenguages at Medellín University - Colombia
January 1, 2012 - December 30, 2017
Film, Videography, Cinema
Communication and Audiovisual Languages Degree at Medellín University-Coldit
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
B.A. in Communication and Audiovisual Languages at University of Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Post-Production Specialization at DIT Film Workshop — Audiovisual Center, Medellín
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Cinematography Workshop at 21st Equinoxio Festival, Bogotá
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Film Workshop
January 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Cinematography Workshop
January 1, 2019 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services