Hi, I’m Ivan Santiago, a videographer and editor with over 9 years of experience delivering cinematic campaigns for fashion, streetwear and sportswear brands. I’m known for a cinematic vision that blends lighting, composition and storytelling with a rhythm shaped by my music background, and I’m skilled at end-to-end work across pre-production, direction, filming and editing to define and elevate brand identity. I integrate AI-assisted workflows across pre-production, automation and post-production to improve creative precision, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. I’ve revamped over 300 product pages with new cinematic product videos, produced trade-show video assets and led social-first campaigns for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, aligning visuals with brand strategy and commercial goals. I’ve collaborated with marketing and creative teams to translate briefs into shot lists and visual treatments, delivering elevated, authentic storytelling for licensed brands like Ellesse and other partners.

Ivan Santiago

Hi, I’m Ivan Santiago, a videographer and editor with over 9 years of experience delivering cinematic campaigns for fashion, streetwear and sportswear brands. I’m known for a cinematic vision that blends lighting, composition and storytelling with a rhythm shaped by my music background, and I’m skilled at end-to-end work across pre-production, direction, filming and editing to define and elevate brand identity. I integrate AI-assisted workflows across pre-production, automation and post-production to improve creative precision, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. I’ve revamped over 300 product pages with new cinematic product videos, produced trade-show video assets and led social-first campaigns for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, aligning visuals with brand strategy and commercial goals. I’ve collaborated with marketing and creative teams to translate briefs into shot lists and visual treatments, delivering elevated, authentic storytelling for licensed brands like Ellesse and other partners.

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Hi, I’m Ivan Santiago, a videographer and editor with over 9 years of experience delivering cinematic campaigns for fashion, streetwear and sportswear brands. I’m known for a cinematic vision that blends lighting, composition and storytelling with a rhythm shaped by my music background, and I’m skilled at end-to-end work across pre-production, direction, filming and editing to define and elevate brand identity.

I integrate AI-assisted workflows across pre-production, automation and post-production to improve creative precision, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. I’ve revamped over 300 product pages with new cinematic product videos, produced trade-show video assets and led social-first campaigns for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, aligning visuals with brand strategy and commercial goals. I’ve collaborated with marketing and creative teams to translate briefs into shot lists and visual treatments, delivering elevated, authentic storytelling for licensed brands like Ellesse and other partners.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer & Editor at Beechfield Brands
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Directed and produced moving image assets to articulate each brand's DNA. Implemented varied directing, lighting, composition, music choices, effects/transition and color grading. Created motion graphics briefs and coordinated with freelance artists to fill gaps and replace outdated animation assets. Led revamps of over 300 product pages with new product videos. Created assets and coordinated all moving image content across formats for trade shows and exhibitions.
Videographer & Editor at Beechfield Brands
February 1, 2023 - Present
Continues to build each brand's DNA, refining directing, lighting, composition and music choices; producing new motion graphics briefs and coordinating moving image assets. Played a key role in expanding the in-house video department, introducing improved filming, lighting techniques and editing approaches.
Videographer & Music Producer at Beauty Bay
November 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Joined during a pivotal rebranding phase in Manchester; helped develop the in-house video department by introducing new filming and lighting techniques and a fresh editing approach. As a music producer, contributed to the sound library to reshape the brand's identity.
Videographer, Sound & Creative Assistant at Lasula
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Helped develop the brand's identity through video and music; collaborated with the social department to deliver engaging and reactive campaigns; created new ways to drive traffic to the company’s website by exploring Instagram Stories and trending editing techniques.
Videographer & Editor at Beechfield Brands Ltd
February 1, 2023 - Present
Revamped over 300 product pages with new cinematic product videos, raising the creative standard across brand touchpoints and strengthening in the B2B decoration industry. Produced high-impact campaigns and collaborated with marketing to align visuals with brand strategy.
Videographer at Focus Brands
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Worked as sole videographer with support from focus pullers and lighting assistants, ensuring precision across lighting, framing and tone. Produced trade-show video assets that positioned the company’s moving image as best-in-class within its sector. Directed and edited campaigns, shot lists and social-first content for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, blending product positioning with lifestyle storytelling. Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure creative output matched strategy and commercial goals.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education at Manchester
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Certificate of Higher Education in Audio Engineering & Production at Manchester
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Certificate of Higher Education
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Certificate of Higher Education in Audio Engineering & Production
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
    uniE608 Ellesse Mini BMX Documentary
    BMX mini documentary shot and edited for Elllesse UK. videographer videoeditor