I am extremely organized, attentive, detail oriented, a quick learner and I work well under pressure. I am bilingual, so I can speak English and Spanish. I understand that to achieve my dream of being a Director, I must learn everything I can from the ground up, knowing that each opportunity is an important step toward my ultimate goal. As a team player, I'm eager to provide support for your production in an effort to gain the knowledge and experience that will propel me upwards in a challenging field.

María de las Mercedes Jiménez Castillo

I am extremely organized, attentive, detail oriented, a quick learner and I work well under pressure. I am bilingual, so I can speak English and Spanish. I understand that to achieve my dream of being a Director, I must learn everything I can from the ground up, knowing that each opportunity is an important step toward my ultimate goal. As a team player, I'm eager to provide support for your production in an effort to gain the knowledge and experience that will propel me upwards in a challenging field.

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I am extremely organized, attentive, detail oriented, a quick learner and I work well under pressure. I am bilingual, so I can speak English and Spanish.

I understand that to achieve my dream of being a Director, I must learn everything I can from the ground up, knowing that each opportunity is an important step toward my ultimate goal. As a team player, I’m eager to provide support for your production in an effort to gain the knowledge and experience that will propel me upwards in a challenging field.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Assistant at Apple TV+
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
For this job I worked alongside the Camera Department in the Dickinson Season 2 Production. I assisted the members of the camera crew in various tasks such as, assisting in the set up and putting away of any extra equipment other than the cameras that pertained to their department, recharging of batteries for various pieces of equipment throughout the day, and providing them with food or beverage when their focus on work prevented them from leaving their stations.
Set Production Assistant at Cinco Jotas
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
For this job I worked alongside Spanish director, Pedro Gonzalez Kuhn, who was directing this commercial for the Spanish company Cinco Jotas. I assisted him in the set up and clean up of equipment, was focus puller on some of the shoot days, swapped and charged batteries for various pieces of equipment, and was there for overall assistance of the crew.
Set Production Assistant at Imperio Contraataca AIE
September 24, 2024 - October 6, 2024
- Worked on the set of "Ídolos" a Warner Bros España production. - Assisted the production team with various tasks, including loading, unloading, and setting up equipment. - Transported actors and crew members between locations and accommodations. - Helped manage pedestrian control during filming.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual Communications at Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Online Cinematography Workshop at New York Film Academy (Online)
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Online Directing Workshop at New York Film Academy (Online)
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
High School Diploma - IB Film Studies at Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Liberty High School, Dallas, TX
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual Communications at Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Cinematography Workshop at NYFA Online
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Directing Workshop at NYFA Online
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
High School at Robinson Secondary School
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
High School at Liberty High School
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Online Cinematography Workshop - NYFA
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Online Directing Workshop - NYFA
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Type B driver's license (Spain and United States)
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services