Hi, I’m Denise Pimentel, a Guatemala-based audiovisual producer and educator with over a decade of experience creating branded content, music videos, and live performance productions for national and international clients. I founded and lead an audio-visual studio, collaborating with organizations like USAID and IREX and with artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo, delivering polished campaigns and visual stories. I also teach Audiovisual Production at Francisco Marroquín University, guiding students to develop both creative and technical skills for film and video. My work blends hands-on production leadership with a commitment to mentorship and education, helping emerging creators grow their craft and navigate the media landscape.…

Denise Pimentel

Hi, I’m Denise Pimentel, a Guatemala-based audiovisual producer and educator with over a decade of experience creating branded content, music videos, and live performance productions for national and international clients. I founded and lead an audio-visual studio, collaborating with organizations like USAID and IREX and with artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo, delivering polished campaigns and visual stories. I also teach Audiovisual Production at Francisco Marroquín University, guiding students to develop both creative and technical skills for film and video. My work blends hands-on production leadership with a commitment to mentorship and education, helping emerging creators grow their craft and navigate the media landscape.…

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Hi, I’m Denise Pimentel, a Guatemala-based audiovisual producer and educator with over a decade of experience creating branded content, music videos, and live performance productions for national and international clients. I founded and lead an audio-visual studio, collaborating with organizations like USAID and IREX and with artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo, delivering polished campaigns and visual stories.

I also teach Audiovisual Production at Francisco Marroquín University, guiding students to develop both creative and technical skills for film and video. My work blends hands-on production leadership with a commitment to mentorship and education, helping emerging creators grow their craft and navigate the media landscape.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director at Airisu Estudio
January 1, 2017 - June 7, 2024
Founded and led audiovisual studio, managing projects for national and international clients. Directed and edited branded content and music videos for clients like Distefano, USAID, IREX, and artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo.
Producer at Political Campaign
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed the production of all audiovisual content for a political campaign. Acted as the liaison between the international and local production teams.
Assistant Director and Photographer at Freelance – Mexico (Vice Latinoamérica & Andrómeda Shop)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assistant Director for Vice Latinoamérica. Photographer for artists including Silverio, Aron Piper, and Major Lazer.
Video Editor & Photography Assistant at Ambush Studio (Juan Brenner)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Edited videos and photos and assisted in production.
Director at Sesiones Sandía
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Created and produced live music sessions with over 20 artists.
TV Producer & Editor at 18-50 Televisión
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Produced and scripted television shows. Edited video content for broadcast and digital platforms.
University Professor at Francisco Marroquín University
January 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Taught Audiovisual Production I & II, guiding students in developing creative and technical skills for film and video.
Filmmaking Instructor at Fototeca
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led filmmaking and storytelling workshops for emerging creators.
Director at Airisu Estudio
January 1, 2017 - June 11, 2024
Founded and led audiovisual studio, managing projects for national and international clients. Directed and edited branded content and music videos for clients like Distefano, USAID, IREX, and artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo.
Producer at Political Campaign
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed the production of all audiovisual content for a political campaign. Acted as the liaison between the international and local production teams.
Assistant Director and Photographer at Freelance – Mexico (Vice Latinoamérica & Andrómeda Shop)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assistant Director for Vice Latinoamérica. Photographer for artists including Silverio, Aron Piper, and Major Lazer.
Video Editor & Photography Assistant at Ambush Studio (Juan Brenner)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Edited videos and photos and assisted in production.
Director at Sesiones Sandía
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Created and produced live music sessions with over 20 artists.
TV Producer & Editor at 18-50 Televisión
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Produced and scripted television shows. Edited video content for broadcast and digital platforms.
University Professor at Francisco Marroquín University
January 1, 2022 - June 11, 2024
Taught Audiovisual Production I & II, guiding students in developing creative and technical skills for film and video.
Filmmaking Instructor at Fototeca
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led filmmaking and storytelling workshops for emerging creators.
Director at Freelance – Audiovisual Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and led audiovisual studio, managing projects for national and international clients. Directed and edited branded content and music videos for clients like USAID, IREX, and artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Club.
Assistant Director & Photographer at Freelance – Mexico
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Worked as assistant director and photographer for various projects in México (2021-2022); Assistant Director for Vice Latin America; photographed artists including Silvério, Aaron Piper, and Major Lazar.
Film Making Instructor at Fototeca
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led filmmaking and storytelling workshops for emerging creators.
TV Producer & Editor at Televisión
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Produced and scripted television shows; edited video content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Director at Freelance Audio Visual Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and led an audio-visual studio, managing projects for national and international clients. Directed and edited branded content and music videos for clients like USAID, IREX, and artists such as Gaby Moreno and El Clubo.
Film Making Instructor at Foto-teca
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led film making workshops for emerging creators.
Assistant Director & Photographer at Freelance – México
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assisted on productions as director and photographer.

Education

Bachelors degree at Universidad Rafael Landivar
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelors degree in communication at Universidad Rafael Landivar
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor's degree in Communication at Universidad Rafael Landívar
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Photography and Project Management at Cinema Regional CCE
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Communication at Universidad Rafael Landívar
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Photography and Project Management at Cinema Regional CCE
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Diploma in photography and project management
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Audiovisual Laboratory
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in photography and project management
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Audiovisual Laboratory
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Diploma in Photography and Project Management
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level