I'm Ian Maldonado, an independent filmmaker with over 14 years of experience in directing, editing, cinematography, color grading and animation. I create visuals for both advertising and film, blending storytelling with technical craft. As a Blackmagic Design certified editor and colorist, I enjoy collaborating with teams from concept to delivery to bring ideas to life.

Ian Maldonado

I'm Ian Maldonado, an independent filmmaker with over 14 years of experience in directing, editing, cinematography, color grading and animation. I create visuals for both advertising and film, blending storytelling with technical craft. As a Blackmagic Design certified editor and colorist, I enjoy collaborating with teams from concept to delivery to bring ideas to life.

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I’m Ian Maldonado, an independent filmmaker with over 14 years of experience in directing, editing, cinematography, color grading and animation. I create visuals for both advertising and film, blending storytelling with technical craft.

As a Blackmagic Design certified editor and colorist, I enjoy collaborating with teams from concept to delivery to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Filmmaker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016
Autônomo, Independent Filmmaker: directed, shot, edited and color graded projects for advertising and film; collaborated with clients and teams to deliver creative outcomes.
Owner at Aurora Entretenimento
August 1, 2016 - Present
Owner of Aurora Entretenimento, overseeing production, directing, editing, cinematography and color grading for advertising and film projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics at Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bacharelado at Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bacharelado, Economia at Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bacharelado, Economia at Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Color grading with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Introduction to Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Editing with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Color grading with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Introduction to Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Editing with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Color grading with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Introduction to Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Editing with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Blackmagic Design Certified Editor
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Color grading with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Introduction to Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
Editing with Davinci Resolve 17
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other