Hi, I’m Marvin S. Jimenez, a cinematographer and camera operator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve built my career shooting narrative shorts, live events, and social media content, focusing on storytelling through composition, lighting, and on-set collaboration. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy hands-on problem solving from pre-production through post. From Silicon Valley shoots to music videos and real estate promos, I combine technical precision with a creative eye to elevate every project. I’m always expanding my toolkit—exploring new gear, software, and workflows to deliver compelling visuals and smooth productions for clients and collaborators.

Marvin S. Jimenez

Hi, I’m Marvin S. Jimenez, a cinematographer and camera operator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve built my career shooting narrative shorts, live events, and social media content, focusing on storytelling through composition, lighting, and on-set collaboration. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy hands-on problem solving from pre-production through post. From Silicon Valley shoots to music videos and real estate promos, I combine technical precision with a creative eye to elevate every project. I’m always expanding my toolkit—exploring new gear, software, and workflows to deliver compelling visuals and smooth productions for clients and collaborators.

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Hi, I’m Marvin S. Jimenez, a cinematographer and camera operator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve built my career shooting narrative shorts, live events, and social media content, focusing on storytelling through composition, lighting, and on-set collaboration. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy hands-on problem solving from pre-production through post.

From Silicon Valley shoots to music videos and real estate promos, I combine technical precision with a creative eye to elevate every project. I’m always expanding my toolkit—exploring new gear, software, and workflows to deliver compelling visuals and smooth productions for clients and collaborators.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant at Bay Area Audio Visual Productions LLC
July 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Drive to locations in the Bay Area to assist setting up and breaking down live sound, lighting, stage and video wall. Assist in operating spotlight at the Fox Theater in Redwood City during live events. Manage in-house inventory and safely handle equipment over 60 lbs.
Camera Operator at 3 Crosses Church
January 1, 2025 - Present
Attended team production rehearsals. Operated camera for live stream on Sunday services.
Camera Operator at Cut Canvas Creative LLC
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Travel to Stanford University to film Silicon Valley and the U.S. Government Lecture Series. Collaborated with in-house team to meet short project deadlines. Designed and constructed a dedicated speaker set for video shoots, enhancing overall production quality.
Social Media Manager at Majadian Productions LLC
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Captured high-quality behind-the-scenes video and pictures during film production. Completed social media training focusing on marketing strategies and audience engagement. Produced high-quality edited photos and video reels for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Data Visualization Project Participant at SFMTA Data Visualization Project (CO OP Careers)
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Conducted exploratory data analysis on SFMTA Muni Transit workers, analyzing wages and operator employment levels to identify trends and correlations that supported operational decision-making.
Cinematographer / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Captured high-quality behind-the-scenes video and photographs during film production.
Assistant Camera / Boom Operator at Samala Motion Pictures
January 20, 2016 - September 20, 2016
Assisted in pre-production by casting talent, creating shot lists, scouting locations, and researching equipment. Assisted with camera operation, audio setup, lighting, and general tech on set, ensuring all equipment functioned properly throughout production.

Education

Associate of Science in Cinema Production at City College of San Francisco
January 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia at Cal State East Bay
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services