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I am Camila Vargas Van Hemelrijck, a cinematography-focused filmmaker based in Lima, Peru. I thrive on hands-on work across photography, directing, lighting, and color grading, bringing stories to life from pre-production through post.
I love collaborating with diverse teams, learning new techniques, and sharing storytelling through visual media. My journey spans festival photography, freelance filmmaking, DP work, and video editing, all driven by curiosity and a friendly, collaborative mindset.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Work Experience
Volunteer Photographer at Festival de Internacional de Cine al Este
June 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Captured and edited photos and videos of guests, events, and presentations; supported event documentation and post-production.
Ski Arena Customer Service at Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area
March 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Provided international customer service in a cross-cultural environment; assisted guests with recreational activities (skating, carousel) and ensured safety and security.
Filmmaker Freelancer at Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Photography, editing, and delivery of audiovisual content for school events; edited short videos for small businesses' social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram).
Co-Producer, Writer and Color Grading at La Idea De Un Final (Film Project)
December 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Managed locations and transportation; handled contracts with actors; administered and allocated the budget across departments; contributed as one of five screenwriters; performed digital color grading using DaVinci Resolve.
Director, Shortfilm at Voces Independientes
December 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Responsible for creating the overall concept and vision; led the writing process and directed interviews; participated in editing to ensure a polished final product.
Director of Photography, Shortfilm at Sin Titulo
May 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with the director to develop the technical script and determine equipment needs; oversaw lighting and camera management throughout the shoot.
Director of Photography, Shortfilm at Cuando Las Aves Dejen De Cantar
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to develop the technical script and determine necessary equipment; managed lighting and camera operations on set.
YouTube Channel Creator at Toma Rapidá
March 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Wrote scripts, recorded, and edited video reviews of TV series; grew the channel to 500 subscribers; videos reached up to 18,000 views.
Volunteer Photographer at Festival de Internacional de Cine al Este
June 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Captured and edited photos and videos of guests, events, and presentations.
Ski Arena Customer Service at Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area
March 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Provided international customer service and supervised recreational activities (skating, carousel, security).
Filmmaker Freelancer at Lima - Peru
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Photography, editing, and delivery of audiovisual content at school events; editing short videos for small businesses' social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram).
Co-Producer, Writer and Color Grading at La Idea De Un Final (Movie)
December 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Collaborated to manage locations and transportation; handled contracts with actors; oversaw budget distribution; contributed as screenwriter; performed digital color grading using DaVinci Resolve.
Director at Voces Independientes (Shortfilm)
December 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Responsible for creating the overall concept and vision; led the writing process and directed interviews to capture compelling narratives; participated in editing for final polish.
Director of Photography at Sin Titulo (Shortfilm)
May 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to develop the technical script and determine required equipment; oversaw lighting and camera management throughout the shoot.
Director of Photography at Cuando Las Aves Dejen De Cantar (Shortfilm)
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated on technical planning; managed lighting and camera operations during filming.
YouTube Channel Creator at Toma Rapidá
March 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Wrote scripts, recorded, and edited video reviews of TV series; grew channel to 500 subscribers with up to 18,000 views.
Volunteer Photographer at Festival de Internacional de Cine al Este
June 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Captured and edited photos and videos of guests, events, and presentations.
Customer Service at Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area
March 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025International work experience in customer service and recreational activities (skating, carousel, security).
Filmmaker Freelancer at Freelance (Lima, Peru)
January 1, 2023 - PresentPhotography, editing, and delivery of audiovisual content at school events; editing short videos for small businesses' social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram).
Co-Producer, Writer, and Color Grading at La Idea De Un Final
December 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with partner to manage locations and transportation, handled actor contracts; oversaw budget allocation; contributed as one of five screenwriters; performed digital color grading using DaVinci Resolve.
Director at Voces Independientes
December 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Created overall concept and vision; led the writing process; directed interviews; oversaw editing to ensure a polished final product.
Director of Photography at Sin Titulo
May 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to develop the technical script, determining the necessary equipment; oversaw lighting and camera management.
Director of Photography at Cuando Las Aves Dejen De Cantar
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated with the director to develop the technical script, determining the necessary equipment; managed lighting and camera operations.
YouTube Channel Creator at Toma Rapidá
March 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Wrote scripts, recorded, and edited video reviews of TV series. Successfully grew the channel to 500 subscribers, with videos achieving up to 18,000 views.
Volunteer Photographer at Festival de Internacional de Cine al Este
June 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Captured and edited photos and videos of guests, events, and presentations for a Lima-based international film festival.
Ski Arena Customer Service at Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area
March 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Provided international customer service and assistance with recreational activities (skating, carousel) and security.
Filmmaker Freelancer at Lima - Peru
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025Photography, editing, and delivery of audiovisual content for school events; edited short videos for small businesses' social media (TikTok, Instagram).
Co-Producer at La Idea De Un Final (Film)
December 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Collaborated to manage locations and transportation, handled actor contracts, oversaw budget administration across departments, contributed as a screenwriter, and performed digital color grading using DaVinci Resolve.
Director at Voces Independientes (Shortfilm)
December 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Created the overall concept and vision, led the writing process, directed interviews, and contributed to the editing process for a polished final product.
Director of Photography at Sin Titulo (Shortfilm)
May 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Collaborated on technical scripting and equipment planning; oversaw lighting and camera management throughout the shoot.
Director of Photography at Cuando Las Aves Dejen De Cantar (Shortfilm)
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Worked with the director to develop the technical script and determine equipment; managed lighting and camera operations.
YouTube Channel Creator at Toma Rapidá
March 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Wrote scripts, recorded, and edited video reviews of TV series; grew the channel to 500 subscribers in a year with up to 18,000 views per video.
Education
Technical Degree in Cinematography at Toulouse Lautrec, Lima - Peru
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024Technical Degree in Cinematography at Toulouse Lautrec, Lima - Peru
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024Technical Degree in Cinematography at Toulouse Lautrec
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024Technical Degree in Cinematography at Toulouse Lautrec Lima
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024Qualifications
Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve
November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Basic Digital Photography
February 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve
November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Basic Digital Photography
February 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve
November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Basic Digital Photography
February 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Colorist Guide to DaVinci Resolve
November 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Basic Digital Photography
February 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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