Creative professional with expertise in film direction, video editing, AI training and programming, architectural design, graphic design, motion graphics, voice acting, and audio visual marketing. Proven ability to manage diverse projects, from conceptualization to execution, with a focus on storytelling, design, and innovative problem-solving. Multilingual with international experience in collaborative, fast-paced environments.…

Leandro Cortez M.

Creative professional with expertise in film direction, video editing, AI training and programming, architectural design, graphic design, motion graphics, voice acting, and audio visual marketing. Proven ability to manage diverse projects, from conceptualization to execution, with a focus on storytelling, design, and innovative problem-solving. Multilingual with international experience in collaborative, fast-paced environments.…

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Creative professional with expertise in film direction, video editing, AI training and programming, architectural design, graphic design, motion graphics, voice acting, and audio visual marketing. Proven ability to manage diverse projects, from conceptualization to execution, with a focus on storytelling, design, and innovative problem-solving. Multilingual with international experience in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder/ Writer/Director/Producer/ Voice Actor/Actor at Huitaca Films – Philadelphia, PA & Barcelona, Spain
April 8, 2020 - Present
Founded and led a film production company; wrote, directed, and produced two festival-nominated shorts Rituales and Architecture; managed the Huitaca Films website via WordPress; produced marketing materials to grow audience; achieved 50,000+ views on Instagram. Created social media reels and voice acted for author J.Q. Gagliastro’s novel, Diary of a Sugarbaby Edited and filmed drone footage for the nonprofit organization: Dominicanos Delaware Valley
Architectural Designer at Greenovate Construction
August 8, 2015 - November 15, 2015
Architectural designer for multiple offices (Philadelphia and Kansas City). Designed construction documents for academic, retail, research, housing, and urban planning projects; contributed to client presentations and branding materials.
Marketing/Graphic Design - Remote at Red Tree Study
June 8, 2015 - November 13, 2015
Wrote blog entries, social media assets while producing images and a short video for YouTube promoting the company.
Video Editor & Graphic Designer at Proyección Films
June 10, 2015 - August 6, 2015
Designed backdrops for audiovisual projects. Investigated local architecture and developed presentation of cities that could substitute shooting locations in the United States. Translated and revised subtitles for the documentary “Aislados.”. Scouted locations matching screenplay descriptions and budget limits.
Intern Graphic Designer at IMAGE
August 19, 2013 - November 29, 2013
Organized press clippings, magazine artwork, and architecture festival content; prepared PDFs and marketing collateral for Italian architects and firms.
Volunteer at Near West Side Initiative
June 2, 2014 - October 17, 2014
Led pre-teens in conducting interviews with community members from the Syracuse Westside neighborhood. Developed video archive website to organize documentation of community stories.
Architect & Videographer at Community Design Collaborative
October 2, 2018 - May 17, 2025
Edited & filmed two video shorts documenting community meetings for an eight-week design education program. Worked with the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to create tutorial videos and informational content for storefront improvement program. Documented summer teaching course with North Philly students regarding neighborhood design improvement. Served as videographer for organization events. Collaborated in the design of an African Cultural Boulevard in Philly's Northwest neighborhoods.
Designer at Nelson Worlwide
June 20, 2016 - October 26, 2018
Produced construction drawings, documents, renders, design proposals, and Revit models for clinics/hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Completed design schematics and construction drawings for Bank of America and Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago. Managed applications for Green Globes and NJ Clean Energy Program.
Architectural Designer at Wallace Robert and Todd
October 29, 2018 - March 11, 2020
Produced construction drawings of affordable housing units and academic buildings in NJ using Revit & AutoCAD. Collaborated with urban planners for design proposals in NJ & Philadelphia. Helped with construction administration of affordable housing units by completing submittals & RFIs.
Architectural Designer at Sanbar Design
August 6, 2023 - December 14, 2023
Produced 2d and 3d visualizations of design concepts through renders, construction drawings, and diagrams for a diversity of clients. The projects were mostly housing, co-working, and retail. Visualizations were produced for the design of a mix-use co-working space in North Philadelphia.
Graphic Designer/Video Editor at Mecal Factory
May 11, 2024 - November 7, 2024
Volunteer for the 26th annual International Short Film and Animation Film Festival. Collaborated with graphic designer in producing catalog, posters, and marketing material for the festival. Managed Mecal Factory webpage using Square Space. Produced online content using Photoshop. Used Adobe Premiere subtitle creation.

Education

Masters in Film Direction at ESCAC (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya)
January 9, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture with Minor in Geography at Syracuse University
August 23, 2010 - May 16, 2015

Qualifications

Masters in Film Direction - ES CAC
January 9, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Syracuse Architecture Scholarship (Full Ride)
August 23, 2010 - May 16, 2025
Preply Language Instructor
December 2, 2025 - May 19, 2026
Completed
Bachelors of Architecture
August 23, 2010 - May 16, 2015
Minor in Geography

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization