Hi, I'm Ricardo Barby, a director, editor, and camera operator with over 15 years of experience in film and documentary. I began in the art departments of production companies like Green Moon, La Claqueta, and Maestranza Films, where I learned the ins and outs of crafting visuals and atmospheres. Over time I moved into documentary storytelling, directing and editing projects that capture real lives and vibrant moments. Throughout my career I've written, produced, and directed my own documentaries, often in co-production with Canal Sur. I've also collaborated with Netflix, Movistar+, NBA Europe, Football Co., and Copa 90, bringing audiences authentic stories with a strong visual voice. I love developing projects independently and guiding them from idea to final cut, always aiming for clear storytelling and compelling images.

Ricardo Barby

Hi, I'm Ricardo Barby, a director, editor, and camera operator with over 15 years of experience in film and documentary. I began in the art departments of production companies like Green Moon, La Claqueta, and Maestranza Films, where I learned the ins and outs of crafting visuals and atmospheres. Over time I moved into documentary storytelling, directing and editing projects that capture real lives and vibrant moments. Throughout my career I've written, produced, and directed my own documentaries, often in co-production with Canal Sur. I've also collaborated with Netflix, Movistar+, NBA Europe, Football Co., and Copa 90, bringing audiences authentic stories with a strong visual voice. I love developing projects independently and guiding them from idea to final cut, always aiming for clear storytelling and compelling images.

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Hi, I’m Ricardo Barby, a director, editor, and camera operator with over 15 years of experience in film and documentary. I began in the art departments of production companies like Green Moon, La Claqueta, and Maestranza Films, where I learned the ins and outs of crafting visuals and atmospheres. Over time I moved into documentary storytelling, directing and editing projects that capture real lives and vibrant moments.

Throughout my career I’ve written, produced, and directed my own documentaries, often in co-production with Canal Sur. I’ve also collaborated with Netflix, Movistar+, NBA Europe, Football Co., and Copa 90, bringing audiences authentic stories with a strong visual voice. I love developing projects independently and guiding them from idea to final cut, always aiming for clear storytelling and compelling images.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Director of Photography at Canal Sur Televisión / Un Muchacho Producciones
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Directed, produced, wrote and edited The Helenic Issue (2024), a feature documentary produced for Canal Sur Televisión and Un Muchacho Producciones.
Director, Scriptwriter, Producer at NBA Europe, Casual Films and Un Muchacho Producciones
December 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Produced, scripted and directed NBA Hoop Cities: Sevilla (Seville) documentary series (2022).
Camera Operator and Editor at La Favorita / Movistar+
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Camera operator and editor for Bullfighting Schools: Bundle of Dreams (2020).
Production, Script, Direction and Editing at Alandamedia / Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Contributed to Discovering Otto (2019) as producer, writer, director and editor.
Director, Editing at Mediaevents, Netflix and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Directed and edited Camarón, From the Island to the Myth (2019); Camarón Revolution (2018) edited.
Editor at Mediaevents / Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Edited Camarón Revolution (2018).
Co-writer and Co-director at Plano Katharsis / Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Miles Civis (2016): co-writer and co-director.
Director, Editor at Plano Katharsis / Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Lost Steps (2016): directing and editing.
Director, Editor at Plano Katharsis / Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025
UMD. Breaking the Silence (2014): directing and editing.
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Director of Photography, Editor at Canal Sur Televisión and Un Muchacho Producciones
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Production, script, direction, photography and editing for The Helenic Issue (2024).
Director, Screenwriter, Producer at NBA Europe, Casual Films and Un Muchacho Producciones
December 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Production, script and direction for NBA HOOP CITIES. Ep SEVILLE (2022).
Camera Operator, Editor at La Favorita and Movistar+
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Documentary series BULLFIGHTING SCHOOLS. Bundle of Dreams (2020).
Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Editor at Alandamedia and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Discovering Otto (2019) feature documentary. Production, script, direction and editing.
Director, Editor at Mediaevents, Netflix and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Camarón, From the Island to the Myth (2019) documentary series. Directing and editing.
Editor at Mediaevents and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Camarón Revolution (2018) documentary series. Editing.
Co-writer and Co-director at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Miles Civis (2016) feature documentary. Co-writer and co-director.
Director, Editor at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Lost Steps (2016) feature documentary. Directing and editing.
Director, Editor at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025
UMD. Breaking the Silence (2014) feature documentary. Directing and editing.
Director, Producer, Editor at Canal Sur Televisión and Un Muchacho Producciones
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production, script, direction, photography and editing for a feature documentary.
Director, Scriptwriter at NBA Europe, Casual Films and Un Muchacho Producciones
December 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Production, script and direction for the documentary series episode in Seville.
Camera Operator, Editor at La Favorita and Movistar+
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025
Camera operation and editing for a documentary series.
Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Editor at Alandamedia and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Feature documentary: production, script, direction and editing.
Director, Editor at Mediaevents, Netflix and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Documentary series: directing and editing.
Editor at Mediaevents and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Editing for a documentary series.
Co-writer and Co-director at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Co-writing and co-directing a feature documentary.
Director, Editor at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Directing and editing for a feature documentary.
Director and Editor at Plano Katharsis and Canal Sur Televisión
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Directing and editing for the documentary UMD. Breaking the Silence.

Education

Diploma in Film Directing at EAC
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Diploma in Film Directing (EAC) at EAC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Diploma in Film Directing at EAC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Diploma in Film Directing (EAC)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications