I'm Bernat Mestres, a Brussels-based freelance filmmaker and multimedia producer with over a decade of experience delivering audiovisual campaigns for institutions and brands worldwide. I specialize in end-to-end production, from direction and cinematography to editing, color grading, and sound mixing, crafting stories that engage audiences across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and the web. When I'm not on set, I teach Direction of Photography to master's students at ELISAVA and mentor teams across Europe, the US, the Middle East and North Africa. I thrive on collaborative projects, cross-cultural campaigns, and content strategies that resonate with diverse audiences while helping brands and institutions tell their stories with clarity and creativity.

Bernat Mestres

I'm Bernat Mestres, a Brussels-based freelance filmmaker and multimedia producer with over a decade of experience delivering audiovisual campaigns for institutions and brands worldwide. I specialize in end-to-end production, from direction and cinematography to editing, color grading, and sound mixing, crafting stories that engage audiences across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and the web. When I'm not on set, I teach Direction of Photography to master's students at ELISAVA and mentor teams across Europe, the US, the Middle East and North Africa. I thrive on collaborative projects, cross-cultural campaigns, and content strategies that resonate with diverse audiences while helping brands and institutions tell their stories with clarity and creativity.

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I’m Bernat Mestres, a Brussels-based freelance filmmaker and multimedia producer with over a decade of experience delivering audiovisual campaigns for institutions and brands worldwide. I specialize in end-to-end production, from direction and cinematography to editing, color grading, and sound mixing, crafting stories that engage audiences across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and the web.

When I’m not on set, I teach Direction of Photography to master’s students at ELISAVA and mentor teams across Europe, the US, the Middle East and North Africa. I thrive on collaborative projects, cross-cultural campaigns, and content strategies that resonate with diverse audiences while helping brands and institutions tell their stories with clarity and creativity.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker & Multimedia Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - Present
Produced audiovisual campaigns for international institutions and brands; managed end-to-end production, budgets, and international contractors. Notable projects include SwitchMed (UNIDO and EU), Digital Future Society, e-Residency (Government of Estonia), Killing Gävle (The Guardian), Guardia Urbana (Barcelona Police Force and City Council), and Catalunya National Theatre; led commercial campaigns for Mango, Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Tropicfeel; developed and distributed content across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and web; also directed and shot projects for political campaigns and culture.
Teacher at ELISAVA – Faculty of Design and Engineering of Barcelona
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Taught Direction of Photography to Master in Audiovisual Creation.
Freelance Filmmaker & Multimedia Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - November 17, 2025
Produced audiovisual campaigns for international institutions and brands. Led institutional projects including SwitchMed (UNIDO and EU), Digital Future Society (Ministry of Economic Affairs of Spain and Mobile World Capital), e-Residency (Government of Estonia), Killing Gävle Documentary (The Guardian), Guardia Urbana (Barcelona Police Force and City Council), and TNC (Catalunya National Theatre). Executed commercial projects for Mango, Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Holded, FC Barcelona, Marcet, Usercentrics, Tropicfeel, and Novartis. Contributed to Ada Colau’s mayoral re-election campaign and to End of the Century (feature film) and Gallery Sessions (music video live sessions).
Teacher at ELISAVA, Faculty of Design and Engineering of Barcelona
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Taught Direction of Photography to the Master in Audiovisual Creation; designed and delivered the course format; advised on projects and contributed to the Privacy-led Marketing Show for Usercentrics.
Freelance Filmmaker & Multimedia Producer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - November 17, 2025
Independent producer and director of photography with a portfolio of institutional, commercial, and cultural projects. Lead on campaigns for SwitchMed (UNIDO and EU), Digital Future Society (Ministry of Economic Affairs of Spain and Mobile World Capital), e-Residency (Government of Estonia), Killing Gävle (The Guardian), Guardia Urbana (Barcelona Police Force & City Council), and Catalunya National Theatre. Executed end-to-end production including budgeting, international coordination, filming, editing, color grading, and sound design. Produced and directed content such as End of the Century (feature film), Gallery Sessions, and multiple promotional campaigns for brands like Mango, Adidas, Carolina Herrera, and Novartis. Also engaged in political campaigns and education-focused projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Audiovisual Communication (EQF Level 6) at ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema I Audiovisuals de Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (ongoing) at UOC – Online University of Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Audiovisual Communication (EQF Level 6) at ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering at UOC – Online University of Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Audiovisual Communication (EQF Level 6) at ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema I Audiovisuals de Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (ongoing) at UOC – Online University of Catalunya
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Dante (Level 1 & 2)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
ITIL Basics
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Dante Level 1
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Dante Level 2
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
ITIL Basics
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Dante (Level 1 & 2)
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
ITIL Basics
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail