Andres Galarza

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Shot and edited hundreds of video projects across multiple formats including social media spots, documentaries, and live-event pieces for clients in Calgary and abroad; built a portfolio website to showcase work.
Pro Video Sales Consultant at Vistek West
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Handled video sales and customer accounts; stayed current with industry developments and communicated product information to customers; regularly surpassed sales targets.
Video Content Producer at Trickster Theatre
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Created Canada 150 Our Many Faces video spots and documentaries in Alberta schools; produced, developed, shot, and edited content year-round for public distribution; conceptualized narratives for live performances.
Editor at Sightline Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Edited and helped conceptualize a series of high-end internal video spots for MNP and investor reviews; produced content in Cochrane, AB.
National Sales Manager at CMVTC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Managed Extended Stop Arm sales; attended trade shows, drove sales initiatives, created new business, and maintained relationships nationwide.
Videographer & Photographer at AG Visual Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Self-operated business producing high-end photo and video content for local businesses including promos, staff headshots, testimonials, in-house documentaries, social media content, and more.
Cinematography Consultant & Instructor at Trickster Theatre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Trained 30+ theatre artists in videography and filmmaking; created course material and provided guidance on equipment and techniques for school productions.
Video & Content Creator at Clearpoint Retirement Solutions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Edited and created video presentations and lesson plans detailing financial strategies for online courses and client training.
Cinematographer & Content Creator at autom8 Growth
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Produced high-end promotional videos and photos; directed and edited material; collaborated with clients to align visuals with branding.
Video Content Producer at Trickster Theatre - Canada 150 Our Many Faces
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Created and developed video spots and documentaries in schools across Alberta encapsulating their Canada 150 celebrations. Responsibilities included producing, developing, shooting, and editing content year-round for public distribution as well as conceptualizing and creating narrative content to be integrated during live theatre performances.
Editor for MNP Internal Profile Videos at Sightline Studios
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Edited and helped Sightline conceptualize a series of high-end internal video spots for MNP and their annual company investor’s review, in Cochrane, AB.

Education

Film and Video Production - Producer/Director Specialty at SAIT Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma at Bowness High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training at SAIT Polytechnic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Film and Video Production at SAIT Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
High School Diploma at Bowness High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Film and Video Production (Alumnus) at SAIT Polytechnic
January 1, 2013 - January 16, 2026
High School Diploma at Bowness High School
January 1, 2010 - January 16, 2026
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training at SAIT Polytechnic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Film and Video Production - Alumnus at SAIT Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training at SAIT Polytechnic
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop at AMPIA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Bowness High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Upstart Director’s Workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Upstart Director's Workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director's Workshop
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Upstart Director’s Workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Upstart Director’s Workshop
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Electrical Safety / Set Etiquette Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other