Hi, I’m Guillermo Labarga, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with experience across DoP roles, camera work, and visual storytelling. I’ve worked on a variety of projects including short films, documentaries, and television productions, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft strong visuals and coherent film language. Passionate about analog media, I aim to keep exploring cinematography, storytelling, and the language of film. I also work as an illustrator, bringing a cross-disciplinary eye to projects and collaborating with editors, designers, and creatives to integrate visuals across media. I’m always looking for opportunities to blend photography, cinematography, and illustration to tell engaging stories.

Guillermo Labarga

Hi, I’m Guillermo Labarga, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with experience across DoP roles, camera work, and visual storytelling. I’ve worked on a variety of projects including short films, documentaries, and television productions, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft strong visuals and coherent film language. Passionate about analog media, I aim to keep exploring cinematography, storytelling, and the language of film. I also work as an illustrator, bringing a cross-disciplinary eye to projects and collaborating with editors, designers, and creatives to integrate visuals across media. I’m always looking for opportunities to blend photography, cinematography, and illustration to tell engaging stories.

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Hi, I’m Guillermo Labarga, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with experience across DoP roles, camera work, and visual storytelling. I’ve worked on a variety of projects including short films, documentaries, and television productions, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to craft strong visuals and coherent film language. Passionate about analog media, I aim to keep exploring cinematography, storytelling, and the language of film.

I also work as an illustrator, bringing a cross-disciplinary eye to projects and collaborating with editors, designers, and creatives to integrate visuals across media. I’m always looking for opportunities to blend photography, cinematography, and illustration to tell engaging stories.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker at Menta TV
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Freelance filmmaker, DoP and camera operator on various projects.
Freelance Filmmaker at Apple Tree
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Production of video content; various freelance projects.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator at Spot Bimbo
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Director of Photography / Camera Operator for the spot '¿Te pasa igual?' produced by Menta TV.
DoP for Official Berlin Video Clip at Official Berlin
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Director of Photography for the official video clip 'Hola Chica'.
Auxiliar de Cámara at Brutal Media
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assistant Camera for 'This is Philosophy'.
Gaffer at Kreativa Visual
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Gaffer for 'Junta de Andalucía contra el juego'.
Profesor de dirección de fotografía at ECAES
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lecturer / instructor of cinematography.
Director of Photography at ESCAC Films
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
DoP on short film La sombra del cerro; camera crew work for ESCAC projects.
Director of Photography at ESCAC Films
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
DoP for short film Preludi (2018).
Camera Operator at Ixam Media / NAPALM Rentals
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Camera operator for various shoots; equipment coordination and rentals.
Production / Camera Operator at Corporate Video Production & Live Event Coverage
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Corporate video production and live event coverage.
2nd AC at Brutal Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
2nd Assistant Camera on 'This is Philosophy'.
Director of Photography at ESCAC Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
DoP for documentary 'Amount la Vall' (ESCAC Films).
Director of Photography at ESCAC Films
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
DoP for documentary 'L’Altra Banda' (ESCAC Films).
Director of Photography / Camera Operator at Spot Bimbo (Menta TV)
January 1, 2024 - Present
DoP / Camera operator for Spot Bimbo '¿Te pasa igual?'.
Director of Photography at Berlin Official Music Video
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DoP for Berlin music video 'Hola Chica'.

Education

Licenciatura en Bellas Artes at Universidad de Sevilla
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Grado en Cine at Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's in Filming and Cinematography at Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya (ESCAC)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's in Fine Arts at University of Seville
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Master's in Art: Idea and Production at USAL (University of Salamanca)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Type B driving license
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Own photo and video equipment
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services