Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Content creator with 20+ years across film, commercials, and branded content. I understand how to craft thumb-stopping visuals, structure a story that hooks early, and tailor messaging across platforms. I’m fluent in vertical formats and modern pacing but grounded in cinematic storytelling. Whether it’s branded content, social reels, or behind-the-scenes material, I bring polish, speed, and intention to everything I create. I can own the full pipeline, from idea to delivery.

Jose Zambrano Cassella

Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Content creator with 20+ years across film, commercials, and branded content. I understand how to craft thumb-stopping visuals, structure a story that hooks early, and tailor messaging across platforms. I’m fluent in vertical formats and modern pacing but grounded in cinematic storytelling. Whether it’s branded content, social reels, or behind-the-scenes material, I bring polish, speed, and intention to everything I create. I can own the full pipeline, from idea to delivery.

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Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Content creator with 20+ years across film, commercials, and branded content. I understand how to craft thumb-stopping visuals, structure a story that hooks early, and tailor messaging across platforms. I’m fluent in vertical formats and modern pacing but grounded in cinematic storytelling. Whether it’s branded content, social reels, or behind-the-scenes material, I bring polish, speed, and intention to everything I create. I can own the full pipeline, from idea to delivery.

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Work Experience

Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Director and Cinematographer for multiple commercial spots all over the world. Managed various projects involving directing and cinematography for commercial and film productions.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Director and Cinematographer for the film "Until She Sleeps".
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited music videos for 'BRIDES OF JESUS' including "Inside Me" and "I’m not your Girlfriend." Multi award winner.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Directed, photographed, and edited the film 'Brides of Jesus' winner of over 90 international film awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 18, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP SPOT.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025
Directed, photographed, and edited the film "The Sacred".
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 18, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the film "Second Coming".
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 18, 2025
Directed, edited and filmed the movie "Two Days".
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for Ryder commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "I AM GITMO".
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Harbinger".
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Caroltyn".
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Everything will be fine in the end".
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Goodbye Butterfly".
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film "Acceleration".
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Executioners".
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Dead Story".
Director of Photography and Editor at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer and Editor for the film "The Legend of the Red Reaper".
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Cassadaga".
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer, Editor, and Composer for season documentaries and BTS specials for a show aired on SyFy Network. Multi award-winning episodes for seasons 2 through 4, winner of 8 Gold Telly Awards.
Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Directed and cinematographed multiple commercial spots globally. Work includes various projects with different clients showcasing storytelling and cinematic imagery. Detailed credits available upon request.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Directed and acted as cinematographer for the film 'Until She Sleeps'.
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at Music Videos for BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Directed, cinematographed, and edited music videos "Inside Me" and "I'm not your Girlfriend" for Brides of Jesus. Multi award winner.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Director of Photography, Director and Editor for the film "Brides of Jesus" which won over 90 international film awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 18, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP SPOT.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025
Directed, cinematographed, and edited the film "The Sacred".
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 18, 2025
Director and Director of Photography for the film "Second Coming".
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 18, 2025
Director, Editor and Cinematographer for the film "Two Days".
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for RYDER commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "I AM GITMO".
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Harbinger".
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Caroltyn".
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Everything will be fine in the end".
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Goodbye Butterfly".
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Second Unit Cinematographer for the film "Acceleration".
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Executioners".
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Dead Story".
Director of Photography at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer and Editor for the film "The Legend of the Red Reaper".
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Cassadaga".
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 18, 2025
Cinematographer, editor and composer for season documentaries and behind-the-scenes specials for a show on SyFy Network, winning multiple awards including 8 Gold Telly Awards.
Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Director and Cinematographer for multiple commercial spots all over the world. Created a wide range of content samples available through a demo reel. Delivered high-quality storytelling and cinematic imagery.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Directed and managed cinematography for the film "Until She Sleeps."
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited music videos including "Inside Me" and "I'm not your Girlfriend." Multi-award winner.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited the film "Brides of Jesus," which won over 90 international film awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP SPOT.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Directed, directed photography, and edited the film "The Sacred."
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the film "Second Coming."
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed, edited, and cinematographed the film "Two Days."
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for RYDER commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "I AM GITMO."
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Harbinger."
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Caroltyn."
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Everything will be fine in the end."
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Goodbye Butterfly."
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film "Acceleration."
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Executioners."
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Dead Story."
Director of Photography at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer and editor for the film "The Legend of the Red Reaper."
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Cassadaga."
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer, editor, and composer for season documentaries and BTS specials for the show. Multi-award winning episodes for seasons 2 through 4 on SyFy Network. Winner of 8 Gold Telly Awards.
Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Directed and photographed multiple commercial spots worldwide, demonstrating expertise in storytelling and cinematic imagery across various projects.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Directed and served as director of photography for the film 'Until She Sleeps', overseeing creative and visual aspects of the production.
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at Music Videos for BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, photographed, and edited award-winning music videos 'Inside Me' and 'I'm not your Girlfriend'.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small Factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, photographed, and edited the film 'Brides of Jesus', which won over 90 international film awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Directed and shot the FIFA 2014 World Cup commercial spot, handling the creative and visual delivery.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Directed, photographed, and edited the film 'The Sacred'.
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed and served as director of photography for the film 'Second Coming'.
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed, edited, and photographed the film 'Two Days'.
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for Ryder commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'I AM GITMO'.
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'The Harbinger'.
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Caroltyn'.
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Everything will be fine in the end'.
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Goodbye Butterfly'.
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film 'Acceleration'.
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'The Executioners'.
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Dead Story'.
Director of Photography and Editor at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer and editor for the film 'The Legend of the Red Reaper'.
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Cassadaga'.
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer, editor, and composer for season documentaries and BTS specials for SyFy Network show; awarded multiple gold Telly Awards.
Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Director and Cinematographer for multiple commercial spots all over the world. Created numerous projects showcased in a demo reel, with detailed credits available upon request.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Directed and served as Director of Photography for the film "Until She Sleeps."
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at Music Videos for BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited music videos "Inside Me" and "I’m not your Girlfriend." Multi-award winner projects.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, was Director of Photography and editor for the film "Brides of Jesus," winning over 90 international film awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Directed and directed photography for the FIFA 2014 World Cup spot.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Directed, was Director of Photography and editor for the film "The Sacred."
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed and was Director of Photography for the film "Second Coming."
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed, edited, and was cinematographer for the film "Two Days."
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for Ryder commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "I AM GITMO."
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Harbinger."
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Caroltyn."
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Everything will be fine in the end."
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Goodbye Butterfly."
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Served as the 2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film "Acceleration."
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "The Executioners."
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Dead Story."
Director of Photography and Editor at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer and editor for the film "The Legend of the Red Reaper."
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film "Cassadaga."
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer, editor, and composer for season documentaries and BTS specials for the SyFy Network show. Multi award-winning episodes; winner of 8 Gold Telly Awards (2017-2020).
Director and Cinematographer at Multiple companies
August 1, 2000 - Present
Directed and cinematographed multiple commercial spots worldwide. Samples available on demo reel. Detailed credits upon request.
Director and Director of Photography at SISO Studios
March 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Directed and served as cinematographer for the film 'Until She Sleeps'.
Director/ Director of Photography and Editor at Music Videos for BRIDES OF JESUS
October 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited music videos including 'Inside Me' and 'I’m not your Girlfriend'. Multi-award winner.
Director/ Director of Photography/ Editor at Small factory Films
September 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited the film 'Brides of Jesus'; film won over 90 international awards.
Director and Director of Photography at Walter Thompson Agency
April 30, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Directed and cinematographed the FIFA 2014 World Cup commercial spot.
Director, Director of Photography and Editor at Osiris Entertainment
March 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited the film 'The Sacred'.
Director and Director of Photography at Polychrome Pictures
April 30, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Directed and served as director of photography for the film 'Second Coming'.
Director and Director of Photography at Gonella Productions
September 30, 2015 - July 23, 2025
Directed, edited, and cinematographed the film 'Two Days'.
Director of Photography at Ryder
January 1, 2018 - Present
Cinematographer for Ryder commercials.
Director of Photography at Cinema Libre Studios
January 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'I AM GITMO'.
Director of Photography at Variance Films
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'The Harbinger'.
Director of Photography at BET Films
November 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Caroltyn'.
Director of Photography at Small Factory Films
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographed the film 'Everything will be fine in the end'.
Director of Photography at Gravitas Ventures Films
March 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Goodbye Butterfly'.
2nd Unit Director of Photography at CineDigm Entertainment
June 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film 'Acceleration'.
Director of Photography at Grindstone Entertainment
November 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'The Executioners'.
Director of Photography at High Octane Pictures
March 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Dead Story'.
Director of Photography at Millennium Entertainment
March 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer and editor for the film 'The Legend of the Red Reaper'.
Director of Photography at Tombstone Distribution
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer for the film 'Cassadaga'.
Cinematographer/ Editor and Composer at IDW Entertainment
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Cinematographer, editor, and composer for season documentaries and BTS specials for SyFy Network, winning multiple awards.

Education

Associates in Film at Full Sail University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Associates in Film at Full Sail University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Associates in Film at Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Associates in Film at Full Sail University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Associates in Film at Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Associates in Film at Full Sail University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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