I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and producer with over a decade of experience across animation, live-action, and editorial production. Based in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, I have collaborated on projects ranging from animated series with 3D components to mockumentary live-action shows, handling production, editing, sound design, and visual effects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, ready-to-release content. I am passionate about telling vivid, character-driven stories and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. My work spans pre-production, on-set, and post-production, including camera operation, direction, and motion graphics, and I continuously seek challenging projects that push my craft forward.

Carmelo Follo

I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and producer with over a decade of experience across animation, live-action, and editorial production. Based in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, I have collaborated on projects ranging from animated series with 3D components to mockumentary live-action shows, handling production, editing, sound design, and visual effects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, ready-to-release content. I am passionate about telling vivid, character-driven stories and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. My work spans pre-production, on-set, and post-production, including camera operation, direction, and motion graphics, and I continuously seek challenging projects that push my craft forward.

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I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker and producer with over a decade of experience across animation, live-action, and editorial production. Based in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, I have collaborated on projects ranging from animated series with 3D components to mockumentary live-action shows, handling production, editing, sound design, and visual effects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, ready-to-release content.

I am passionate about telling vivid, character-driven stories and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. My work spans pre-production, on-set, and post-production, including camera operation, direction, and motion graphics, and I continuously seek challenging projects that push my craft forward.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at Necromall
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced an action/horror 2D animated series with 3D components and platformer-style animation; oversaw production coordination across teams.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Live HH Action Series
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Assisted on production; contributed to direction, cinematography and camera operation for most episodes; edited all episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; added text, graphics with After Effects; managed ADR and sound effects; edited and mixed sound and music.
Editor / FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
2D logo video integrated on a 3D plane; managed illustration process; assembled characters, scenery and props; edited background, effects, camera movements and text animation using After Effects.
Editor / Senior Character Animator at Grind God and Glory
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
8-bit style animation with 3D planes, 3D FX and 2D platform; led illustration team; assisted with character movement samples; edited scenes and effects; main edit using Premiere.
Editor / Producer / Camera Operator at Blah Blah Films
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Edited trailers, teasers, promos and ads; produced, directed, and edited original content including animation and live-action; contributed to pre-production, on-set and post-production.
Producer / Editor / Event Planner / 2nd Unit at Blah Blah Shows
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Edited promo videos, invitation cards, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows and theme events; graphic design and community management for local businesses.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
A short film by Kimberly Contreras; shot with a Red Scarlet Dragon.
Editor at Firestone Productions
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps commercial and other segments in FC7; used Adobe AE for effects.
Camera Operator / Editor at Matrix Cinema
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, sizzle reels, Ricardo Arjona’s press junket, Telemundo EPK; edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer / Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Nominated at the Yes He Is: Crea y Comparte Festival 2014 for Best Narrative Short; edited and shot.
Camera Operator / Editor at Telecaribe
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Worked on studio set handling camera and edited shows and promotional videos.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
A selection of poems dedicated for Art Basel.
Cinematographer at For Family’s Sake Short Film
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Screened and nominated in multiple film festivals; won NYC International Film Festival for Best Narrative Short and Best Actor.
Producer at Necromall Animated Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced an action and horror 2D animated series with 3D components; platformer game style animation.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Live HH Action Series
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Assisted production of the live-action mockumentary; contributed to direction, cinematography and camera operation; edited episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; added text, effects and graphics; recorded ADR and sound effects; edited and mixed all sound and music.
Editor / FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat Logo Video
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
2D logo video integrated on a 3D plane; managed illustrating process; assembled character, scenery and props; edited background, special effects, camera movements and text animation.
Editor / Senior Character Animator at Grind God and Glory Music Video
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
8-bit style animation with 3D planes and effects; led illustration team; assisted with character movement samples; assembled scenery and characters; animated movements; edited camera movements and effects; main edit using Premiere.
Editor / Producer / Camera Operator at Blah Blah Films
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Edited trailers, teasers, promos, and ads; produced, directed, filmed and edited original animation and live-action content; supported pre-production, on-set and post-production.
Producer / Editor / Event Planner / 2nd Unit at Blah Blah Shows
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Edited promo videos, invitation cards, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows; choreographed shows; graphic design and social media management for local businesses.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
A short film by Kimberly Contreras, shot with RED Scarlet Dragon.
Editor at Firestone Productions
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps commercial and other FC7 segments in After Effects.
Camera Operator / Editor at Matrix Cinema
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, sizzle reels, Ricardo Arjona’s press junket, Telemundo EPK; edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer / Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Nominated in Yes he is: Crea y Comparte Festival 2014.
Camera Operator / Editor at Telecaribe
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Worked on the studio set handling the camera and edited shows and promotional videos.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
A selection of poems dedicated for Art Basel.
Cinematographer at For Family’s Sake Short Film
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Screened and nominated in multiple film festivals; Won NYC International Film Festival for Best Narrative Short and Best Actor.
Producer at Necromall Animated Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead producer for a 2D animated series with 3D components; coordinated development, budgeting and scheduling; facilitated cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Live HH Action Series Season 01
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Assisted with production; contributed to direction, cinematography and camera operation on most episodes. Edited all episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; created texts, special effects and graphics in After Effects. Recorded ADR and sound effects library; edited and mixed sound and music.
Editor / FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat Logo Video
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Managed illustration process; assembled character, scenery and props; edited backgrounds, effects, camera movements and text animation in After Effects.
Editor / Senior Character Animator at Grind God and Glory Music Video
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
8-bit style animation with 3D planes; led illustration team and assisted with character movement samples; composed scenes, edited camera movements and visual effects in After Effects and Premiere.
Editor / Producer / Camera Operator at Blah Blah Films
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Edited trailers, teasers, promos and ads; produced, directed, operated on set; contributed to pre-production and post-production across projects.
Producer / Editor / Event Planner / 2nd Unit at Blah Blah Shows
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Edited promo videos, invitation cards, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows, theme events and choreographed performances; graphics and social media management.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Shot a short film featuring Red Scarlet Dragon; responsible for lighting and composition.
Editor at Firestone Productions, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps commercial and other segments; post-production work across FC7 and related projects.
Camera Operator / Editor at Matrix Cinema, Miami, FL
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, reels, Ricadro Arjona press junket, and Telemundo EPKs; edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer / Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film, Miami, FL
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Cinematography and editing for a short film; festival-nominated.
Camera Operator / Editor at Telecaribe; Miami, FL
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Studio camera operation and editing for shows and promotional videos.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Poetry-based visual piece for Art Basel; cinematography.
Cinematographer at For Family’s Sake Short Film
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Cinematography for a short film; festival screenings and nominations.
Producer at Necromall Animated Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Action and Horror 2D animated series with 3D components; platformer game style animation. Led production initiatives, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to deliver episodes and promotional material.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Live HH Action Series Season 01
January 1, 2023 - Present
Live-action mockumentary depicting survivors in a zombie apocalypse inside a mall. Assisted with production, direction, cinematography and camera operation; edited episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; added texts, special effects and graphics; recorded ADR and sound effects; edited and mixed sound and music.
Editor / FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025
2D logo video integrated on a 3D plane. Managed illustration process, assembled character, scenery and props; edited background, special effects, camera movements and text animation.
Editor / Senior Character Animator at Grind God and Glory
December 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025
8-bit style animation with 3D planes, 3D FX and 2D platform. Led illustration team, assisted with character movement samples for sketching and line art; assembled scenery and characters; animated movements; edited camera and effects; contributed to main edit.
Editor / Producer / Camera Operator at Blah Blah Films
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edited trailers, teasers, promos, and ads; produced, directed, shot and edited original animation and live-action content; managed pre-production, on-set and post-production for various projects.
Producer / Editor / Event Planner / 2nd Unit at Blah Blah Shows
December 31, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Edited promo videos, invitation cards, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows and theme events; choreographed shows; graphic design and social media management for local businesses.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
A short film by Kimberly Contreras, shot with Red Scarlet Dragon.
Editor at Firestone Productions
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps Commercial and other segments in FC7; used Adobe After Effects and related editing tools.
Camera Operator / Editor at Matrix Cinema
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, sizzles reels, Ricardo Arjona’s press junket, and Telemundo EPKs; edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer / Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Nominated at the Yes he is: Crea y Comparte Festival 2014 for cinematography and editing.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year
December 31, 2013 - September 23, 2025
A selection of poems dedicated for Art Basel; cinematography work in Miami.
Cinematographer at For Family’s Sake Short Film
December 31, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Screened and nominated in multiple film festivals; won NYC International Film Festival for Best Narrative Short and Best Actor.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Animated Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Producer, editor and SFX editor for a 2D animated series with 3D components; platformer-style animation.
Producer / Editor / SFX Editor at Necromall Live Action Series – Season 01
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Producer, editor and SFX editor for a live-action mockumentary depicting survivors in a zombie apocalypse; assisted with direction, cinematography and camera operation; edited episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; managed ADR and sound effects; mixed audio.
Editor / FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat
December 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025
2D logo video integrated on a 3D plane; illustrated and assembled characters, scenery and props; edited background, effects, camera movements and text animation.
Editor / Senior Character Animator at Grind God and Glory Music Video
December 31, 2021 - September 23, 2025
8-bit style animation with 3D planes and FX; led illustration team; supervised character movement and line art; edited scenes and main edit.
Producer / Editor / Camera Operator at Blah Blah Films
December 31, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Edited trailers, teasers, promos and ads; produced, directed, and edited original content for animation and live-action projects; involved in pre-production, on-set and post-production.
Producer / Editor / Event Planner / 2nd Unit at Blah Blah Shows
December 31, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Edited promo videos, invitations, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows and theme events; choreographed performances; graphic design and social media management for local businesses.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Cinematography for a short film by Kimberly Contreras, shot with Red Scarlet Dragon.
Editor at Firestone Productions
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps Commercial and other FC7 segments.
Camera Operator / Editor at Matrix Cinema
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, sizzles reels, press events; edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer / Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Cinematography and editing for a short film; festival-nominated.
Camera Operator / Editor at Telecaribe
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025
Studio camera operation and editing for promotions and shows.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year
December 31, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Poetry-based project for Art Basel; cinematography.
Cinematographer at For Family’s Sake Short Film
December 31, 2013 - September 23, 2025
Cinematography for a short film; festival circuit.
Producer at Necromall Animated Series
January 1, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Producer, Editor and SFX Editor for a 2D animated series with 3D components, shaping production, direction, and post-production for 2025 and beyond.
Producer/ Editor/ SFX Editor at Necromall LiveHHACTION Series Season 01
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Assisted on production, direction, cinematography and camera operation across episodes; edited all episodes, teasers, trailers and promos; added texts, special effects and graphics; recorded ADR library and sound effects; edited and mixed sound and music.
Editor/ FX Animator at Gathered by the Heat Logo Video
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
2D logo video integrated on a 3D plane; managed illustration process, assembled characters, scenery and props; edited background, effects, camera movements, and text animation in After Effects.
Editor/ Producer/ Camera Operator at BLA BLAH FILMS
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Edited trailers, teasers, promos, and ads for various clients; produced, directed, ran and edited original content of animation and live action series, shorts and promos; involved in pre-production, on-set and post-production.
Producer/ Editor/ Event Planner/ 2nd Unit at BLA BLAH SHOWS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Edited promo videos, invitation cards, shorts and trailers; organized and coordinated live shows and theme events; choreographed shows; graphic designer and community manager in social media for various local businesses.
Cinematographer at Between Shadows
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
A Short Film by Kimberly Contreras, shot with Red Scarlet Dragon.
Editor at Firestone Productions, Los Angeles CA
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Edited Spanish version of Job Corps Commercial and other segments in FC7; edited with After Effects.
Camera Operator/ Editor at Matrix Cinema, Miami FL
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Camera operator, assistant and grip on music videos, sizzle reels, Ricardo Arjona’s press junket, Dueños del Paraiso EPK for Telemundo and other special events. Edited ads and music videos.
Cinematographer/ Editor at Bien Por Mal Short Film, Miami FL
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Nominated in the Yes he is: Crea y Comparte Festival 2014.
Camera Operator/ Editor at Telecaribe; Miami, FL
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Worked on the studio set handling the camera and edited shows and promotional videos.
Cinematographer at White Dragon and a Black Snake Year, Miami FL
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
A selection of poems dedicated for the Art Basel.
Cinematographer, For Family’s Sake Short Film at Miami, FL
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Screened and nominated in multiple film festivals; won NYC International film festival for Best Narrative Short and Best Actor.

Education

Bachelor's in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associate of Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelors in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associates in Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelors in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design, Miami, Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associates in Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associate in Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University Workshop
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associates in Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Film and Digital Production at Miami International University of Art and Design, Miami, Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Steadicam Operator Certificate at Texas Christian University Workshop, Fort Worth, TX
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Associates in Arts in English Literature at Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Steadicam Operator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other