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Cinematographer and lighting cameraman with ~20 years of experience in high-conflict, dangerous environments, including embedded conflict coverage and international broadcast productions. Skilled in interview lighting, self-directing, and shooting sequences with strong storytelling and live transmission workflow.
Bilingual English/Spanish freelancer focused on shoot/edit for factual broadcast television, including location sound recording and pre-production research. Trusted to work alone under pressure, producing research-backed documentaries and interview-driven field reporting.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Lighting cameraman (documentary) at CNN International – Financial crime in Europe
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Pre-production research in Spain followed by lighting cameraman work for interviews and sequences for a documentary on financial crime in Europe. Included research-to-shoot coordination and execution of interview and field lighting for broadcast delivery.
Lighting cameraman / Shoot edit at Brook Lapping – Europe from the summit (Tania Wilton – BBC)
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Lighting cameraman for an interview shoot with the Spanish Finance Minister for a BBC documentary on the European economic crisis. Also responsible for location sound recording. Work included interview lighting setup and sequence coverage in a broadcast environment.
Lighting Cameraman at CNN International
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Documentary on Financial crime in Europe; pre-production research in Spain; lighting interviews and sequences.
Lighting Cameraman at Brook Lapping
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Europe from the summit project for BBC; lighting interviews with Tania Wilton and location sound recording.
Assistant cameraman / Location sound recording / Pre-production research at Secret life of a masterpiece (documentary)
January 1, 2016 - January 17, 2012Pre-production research, assisted camera, and performed location sound recording for a documentary focused on great works of art. Supported production planning and on-location capture for interviews and sequences.
Lighting cameraman / Location producer / Sound recordist at History Channel – Inside Secret Societies (Like a shot)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Location produce shoot supporting a documentary production. Served as lighting cameraman for interviews and field sequences, acted as sound recordist, and supported translation needs. Managed practical on-location production tasks for documentary-style coverage.
Embedded cinematography (conflict coverage) at Al Jazeera English (Eastern Ukraine)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Embedded coverage in Eastern Ukraine during the conflict. Provided lighting cameraman support for interviews and sequence shooting in a high-risk environment, contributing to field audio/production workflow for broadcast deliverables.
Assistant Cameraman / Location Sound Recording at Secret life of a masterpiece documentary on great works of art
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Pre-production research; assistant camera and location sound recording.
Location Producer / Lighting Cameraman at History Channel – Inside Secret Societies
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Location produce shoot; lighting cameraman shooting interviews and sequences; sound recordist; translations.
Research / Assistant camera / Location sound recording at Secret life of a masterpiece documentary on great works of art
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Pre-production research; assistant cameraman and location sound recording.
Location Producer / Lighting Cameraman / Sound Recordist at History Channel – Inside Secret Societies
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Location production, shooting interviews and sequences; sound recording; translations.
Shoot editor / Lighting cameraman at Al Jazeera English
January 1, 2011 - PresentShoot edit work for Al Jazeera English news coverage across Europe. Duties include field shooting, edit production, and handling day-to-day broadcast requirements from location. Embedded work during conflict reporting included additional responsibilities in conflict-zone filming, supporting interviews and sequence capture.
Lighting Cameraman at Al Jazeera English
January 1, 2011 - PresentShoot/edit for Al Jazeera English news channel covering Europe; embedded in Eastern Ukraine 2016-2017; translations; location sound recording.
Cameraman / Video Editor at Al Jazeera English
January 1, 2011 - PresentShoot and edit for Al Jazeera English news channel covering Europe; embedded since 2011.
Director / Script / Camera (short documentary) at The Big Lie (produced with Scottish Documentary Institute)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Directed, scripted, and shot the short documentary using self-directed methods. Undertook pre-production research, and handled camera operation for the final film. The film was shown at ten international film festivals and won the public vote at Taiwan Film Fest.
Director, Script, Camera at The Big Lie – Scottish Documentary Institute
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Pre-production research; self-directing and shooting; shown in ten international film festivals; winner public vote Taiwan film Fest.
Director, Script, Camera at The Big Lie – short documentary produced with Scottish Documentary Institute
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Pre-production research; self-directing and shooting; shown in ten international film festivals; winner public vote at Taiwan Film Festival.
Education
Masters in documentary production at Northern Media School
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998BA (Hons) Film, television and radio at Staffordshire University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Hostile environment Training at Centurion Security services
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Master's in documentary production at Northern Media School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998BA (Hons) Film, television and radio at Staffordshire University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Hostile Environment Training at Centurion Security services
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Masters in documentary production at Northern Media School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998BA (Hons) Film, television and radio at Staffordshire University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Hostile environment training at Centurion Security services
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Qualifications
Hostile Environment Training
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Hostile Environment Training
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Paul Watson United Television award for best documentary proposal
January 1, 1999 - August 11, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Financial Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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