Hi there, I'm Dominique Martinez, a Director of Photography with over two decades of experience collaborating with major studios and platforms. I specialize in creating visually compelling narratives for film and television, thriving in both studio environments and on-location shoots. My work has spanned Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, NBCUniversal, and VH1, where I lead with clarity, creativity, and a commitment to on-time delivery. I studied at the American Film Institute (MFA in Cinematography) and the University of Miami (B.S. in Communications), and I also have a background in post-production workflows, coordinating color and VFX teams, and mentoring crews to produce outstanding results within budget.

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Hi there, I'm Dominique Martinez, a Director of Photography with over two decades of experience collaborating with major studios and platforms. I specialize in creating visually compelling narratives for film and television, thriving in both studio environments and on-location shoots. My work has spanned Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, NBCUniversal, and VH1, where I lead with clarity, creativity, and a commitment to on-time delivery. I studied at the American Film Institute (MFA in Cinematography) and the University of Miami (B.S. in Communications), and I also have a background in post-production workflows, coordinating color and VFX teams, and mentoring crews to produce outstanding results within budget.

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Hi there, I’m Dominique Martinez, a Director of Photography with over two decades of experience collaborating with major studios and platforms. I specialize in creating visually compelling narratives for film and television, thriving in both studio environments and on-location shoots. My work has spanned Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, NBCUniversal, and VH1, where I lead with clarity, creativity, and a commitment to on-time delivery.

I studied at the American Film Institute (MFA in Cinematography) and the University of Miami (B.S. in Communications), and I also have a background in post-production workflows, coordinating color and VFX teams, and mentoring crews to produce outstanding results within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Self-Employed / Freelance Cinematography
January 1, 2005 - Present
Cinematography for Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, NBCUniversal, VH1; Emmy-nominated Best Cinematography; notable projects include Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant (Netflix) with Michelle Obama; Earth to Ned (Disney+); The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (Netflix); You, Me and the Circus (Feature); Newport Beach Film Festival 2016.
Post Producer, Head of Operations at In A Place Productions Company
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2016
Defined technical workflows with clients; built and managed editorial schedules; coordinated color and VFX teams to ensure on-time delivery. Led annual client contracts exceeding $1M, establishing a reputation for precision, efficiency, and reliability.
Director of Photography at Waffles + Mochi's Restaurant (Netflix)
January 1, 2005 - Present
Cinematography for Netflix projects and streaming platforms including Disney+, Netflix, and Apple TV; responsible for lighting, camera operations, shot composition, and narrative visual storytelling; collaborated with high-profile teams; Emmy-nominated for Best Cinematography on a project.
Head of Operations / Post Producer at In A Place Productions Company
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Defined technical workflows with clients to meet creative objectives; built and managed editorial schedules; coordinated color and VFX teams to ensure on-time delivery; led annual client contracts exceeding $1M, establishing a reputation for precision, efficiency, and reliability.
Director of Photography at Various Netflix/Disney+/Apple TV/NBCUniversal/VH1 projects
January 1, 2005 - Present
CREDITS AS CINEMATOGRAPHER for notable projects including Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant with Michelle Obama (Netflix); Emmy nomination for Best Cinematography; work on The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (Netflix); Mysteries and Scandals (Oxygen/NBC Universal); You, Me and the Circus (Feature); Newport Beach Film Festival selections; and other major studio projects.
Post Producer, Head of Operations at In A Place Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Defined technical workflows with clients to meet creative objectives while staying within budget. Built and managed editorial schedules, coordinated color and VFX teams to ensure on-time delivery. Led annual client contracts exceeding $1M, establishing a reputation for precision, efficiency, and reliability.

Education

Master of Fine Arts, Cinematography at American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Communication (Double Major: Film & Art; Minor: Art History) at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment