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Hi, I’m Carlos Cárdenas Garza, a creative and passionate filmmaker with experience since 2004. I’ve worked as a producer and director of photography across various projects including advertisements, documentaries, and communication campaigns. I’ve had the opportunity to be the cinematographer for four short films, a feature documentary, and also a TV travel series.
I love storytelling through visuals and enjoy being involved in all aspects of production, from directing and cinematography to editing. I’m always eager to collaborate and bring fresh ideas to life on screen.
Experience Level
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Cinematographer / Editor at Cactus Film and Video
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025Produced and edited documentaries for major networks including CGTN, NBCU, ESPN, ABC News, and Showtime. Responsible for capturing high-quality footage and managing postproduction edits to meet broadcast standards.
Cinematographer / Director / Editor at LEGO The LEGO Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Directed, shot, and edited an online course consisting of 41 videos for LEGO Braille Bricks, creating accessible educational content.
Cinematographer at Discovery Inc.
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Served as cinematographer on the documentary "The flight of the Monarch Butterfly," contributing to visual storytelling and capturing natural footage.
Cinematographer at The Great Courses
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020Filmed 8 chapters for the documentary series "Exploring the Mayan World," ensuring high-quality cinematography for educational broadcast.
Director / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at Colegio de San Ildefonso
March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Directed, produced, shot, and edited the documentary "El arte de comer insectos," managing the entire production process from concept to final cut.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at Mezcal Enmascarado
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Directed, edited, and shot advertising content for the Mezcal Enmascarado campaign.
Cinematographer at El Pueblo de los Gatos
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Shot and managed cinematography for the short film.
Cinematographer / Co-director / Editor at Olé Cosmetics / Beyondit
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked on a 5 advertisements campaign, handling cinematography, co-directing duties, and editing.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at KIA Motors México / Innocean Worldwide
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Directed, edited, and filmed the documentary advertisement Urban Artists.
Cinematographer at La Teta de Botero
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Cinematographer for Ariel Nominee Short Film.
Cinematographer / Editor at Canal 22 / Instrumenta Oaxaca
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Worked on feature documentary Eduardo Mata 70 Aniversario, handling cinematography and editing across CDMX, Oaxaca, Dallas, and other locations.
Cinematographer / Editor at Cactus Film and Video
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025Worked on documentaries for CGTN, NBCU, ESPN, ABC News, and Showtime, providing cinematography and editing services.
Cinematographer / Director / Editor at LEGO Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Produced an online course consisting of 41 videos for LEGO Braille Bricks, handling cinematography, direction, and editing.
Cinematographer at Discovery Inc.
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Served as cinematographer for the documentary 'The flight of the Monarch Butterfly'.
Cinematographer at The Great Courses
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020Cinematographer for the series 'Exploring the Mayan World', responsible for 8 chapters.
Director / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at Colegio de San Ildefonso
March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Directed, produced, filmed, and edited the documentary 'El arte de comer insectos'.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at Mezcal Enmascarado
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Directed, edited, and handled cinematography for an advertisement campaign.
Cinematographer at El Pueblo de Los Gatos
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Cinematographer for a short film.
Cinematographer / Co-director / Editor at Olé Cosmetics / Beyondit
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked on a 5 ads campaign as cinematographer, co-director, and editor.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at Kia Motors México / Innocean Worldwide
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Directed, edited, and filmed a documentary advertisement titled 'Urban Artists'.
Cinematographer at La Teta de Botero
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Director of photography for the Ariel nominated short film.
Cinematographer / Editor at Canal 22 / Instrumenta Oaxaca
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Worked on a feature documentary 'Eduardo Mata 70 Aniversario' as cinematographer and editor.
Cinematographer / Editor at CACTUS FILM AND VIDEO
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025Worked on documentaries for CGTN, NBCU, ESPN, ABC News, and Showtime as a cinematographer and editor.
Cinematographer / Director / Editor at LEGO The LEGO Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Created an online course with 41 videos for LEGO Braille Bricks, overseeing cinematography, direction, and editing.
Cinematographer at DISCOVERY INC.
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Served as cinematographer for the documentary 'The Flight of the Monarch Butterfly'.
Cinematographer at THE GREAT COURSES
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020Cinematographer for a series titled 'Exploring the Mayan World', covering 8 chapters.
Director / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at COLEGIO DE SAN ILDEFONSO
March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Directed, produced, shot, and edited the documentary 'El arte de comer insectos'.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at MEZCAL ENMASCARADO
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Directed, edited, and handled cinematography for an advertisement campaign.
Cinematographer at EL PUEBLO DE LOS GATOS
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Cinematographer for a short film.
Cinematographer / Co-director / Editor at OLÉ COSMETICS / Beyondit
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked on 5 advertisement campaigns as cinematographer, co-director, and editor.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at KIA MOTORS MÉXICO / Innocean Worldwide
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Directed, edited, and shot a documentary advertisement titled 'Urban Artists'.
Cinematographer at LA TETA DE BOTERO
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Cinematographer for an Ariel-nominated short film.
Cinematographer / Editor at CANAL 22 / Instrumenta Oaxaca
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Handled cinematography and editing for the feature documentary 'Eduardo Mata 70 Aniversario'.
Cinematographer / Editor at Cactus Film and Video
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025Worked on documentaries for CGTN, NBCU, ESPN, ABC News, Showtime as a cinematographer and editor.
Cinematographer / Director / Editor at LEGO Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Produced an online course consisting of 41 videos for LEGO Braille Bricks.
Cinematographer at Discovery Inc.
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021Cinematographer for the documentary 'The flight of the Monarch Butterfly.'
Cinematographer at The Great Courses
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020Cinematographer for the series 'Exploring the Mayan World,' covering 8 chapters.
Director / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at Colegio de San Ildefonso
March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Directed, produced, shot, and edited the documentary 'El arte de comer insectos.'
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at Mezcal Enmascarado
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Produced advertisement content by directing, editing, and cinematography.
Cinematographer at El Pueblo de los Gatos
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Cinematographer for a short film.
Cinematographer / Co-director / Editor at Olé Cosmetics / Beyondit
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Worked on a 5 adverts campaign as cinematographer, co-director, and editor.
Director / Editor / Cinematographer at KIA Motors México / Innocean Worldwide
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Directed, edited, and served as cinematographer for a documentary advertisement titled 'Urban Artists.'
Cinematographer at La Teta de Botero
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Cinematographer for the Ariel Nominee Short Film.
Cinematographer / Editor at Canal 22 / Instrumenta Oaxaca
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Cinematographer and editor for the feature documentary 'Eduardo Mata 70 Aniversario.'
Education
Postgraduate degree at Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Catalunya, ESCAC
January 1, 2004 - March 31, 2004Bachelor degree at Universidad del Nuevo Mundo campus San Mateo
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Postgraduate degree at Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Catalunya, ESCAC
January 1, 2004 - March 31, 2004Bachelor degree at Universidad del Nuevo Mundo campus San Mateo
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Postgraduate degree at Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Catalunya, ESCAC
January 1, 2004 - March 31, 2004Bachelor degree at Universidad del Nuevo Mundo campus San Mateo
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Postgraduate degree at Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Catalunya, ESCAC
January 1, 2004 - March 31, 2004Bachelor degree at Universidad del Nuevo Mundo campus San Mateo
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Qualifications
ASC International Master Class
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019ASC International Master Class by Bill Bennett ASC, and Theo Van De Sande ASC
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019ASC International Master Class
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019ASC International Master Class
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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