Videographer and film director specializing in product, documentary, and broadcast content. I combine strong on-set leadership with hands-on camera, lighting, and composition to deliver compelling visuals. Over the last decade I’ve directed and produced multi-country reality/documentary programs, and more recently I build high-performing short-form video ads for Meta and TikTok—focused on strong hooks, pacing, and audience-specific creative strategy.

Lisandro Pardoa

Videographer and film director specializing in product, documentary, and broadcast content. I combine strong on-set leadership with hands-on camera, lighting, and composition to deliver compelling visuals. Over the last decade I’ve directed and produced multi-country reality/documentary programs, and more recently I build high-performing short-form video ads for Meta and TikTok—focused on strong hooks, pacing, and audience-specific creative strategy.

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Videographer and film director specializing in product, documentary, and broadcast content. I combine strong on-set leadership with hands-on camera, lighting, and composition to deliver compelling visuals.

Over the last decade I’ve directed and produced multi-country reality/documentary programs, and more recently I build high-performing short-form video ads for Meta and TikTok—focused on strong hooks, pacing, and audience-specific creative strategy.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Strategist Video Editor at Creative Launch
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Edited and strategized short-form video ads for Meta and TikTok for multiple DTC clients across different industries. Designed scroll-stopping hooks for the first seconds to improve engagement. Developed platform-specific creative strategies by adapting hooks, pacing, and formats for TikTok and Meta audiences. Collaborated with clients to align creative direction with performance marketing goals and campaign objectives.
Senior Videographer at Amazon Imagine Studio Barcelona
January 1, 2024 - Present
Filmed products in a professional studio environment for the Amazon platform. Produced promotional videos, unboxings, and e-commerce visual content. Operated cameras and managed lighting and composition to clearly highlight product features for online audiences.
Director at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Director for Alerta Aeropuerto, overseeing production across España, Italia, Colombia and Brasil, from pre-production to final master delivery.
Field Producer / Director at A&E Networks (Dangerous Borders of Latin America / Fronteras Peligrosas de Latinoamérica)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Directed camera operations and developed the visual staging for interviews, presentations, and reality-based content. Produced documentary-focused nonfiction material, balancing field coverage with clear, audience-ready visual storytelling.
Director at A&E Networks (Metropolis: Mexico City)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Designed and executed the program’s narrative structure to ensure engaging, dynamic city coverage. Managed the technical crew and coordinated camera, sound, and lighting teams for complex urban logistics. Worked directly with local authorities to secure permits and access for filming in high-interest public and private locations.
Director of Photography at A&E NETWORKS
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
DP for Fronteras Peligrosas de Latinoamérica covering Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Brazil (2018-2019).
Director at A&E NETWORKS
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Director for Metropoli: Ciudad de México (Mexico) with regional coverage during 2018-2019.
Field Producer / Camera (Footage Capture) at National Geographic (Impossible Loads / Cargas Imposibles)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Captured high-quality footage across multiple international locations to strengthen the visual storytelling of each episode. Coordinated filming operations with logistics and security teams. Managed content to maintain thematic and narrative consistency across episodes.
Director at National Geographic (Airport Security: Spain / Alerta Aeropuerto)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Led overall program direction including shoot planning, content development, and post-production supervision. Managed technical crew and supervised the production end-to-end. Coordinated with police and airport authorities to secure access and ensure coverage of real-time operations across locations.
Director of Photography at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
DP for Cargas imposibles in Peru (2017).
Video Editor / Camera (Industrial Filming) at National Geographic (Megafactories: General Motors)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Filmed industrial processes at the General Motors plant, focusing on key stages of automobile production. Produced high-impact imagery to convey the pace and scale of manufacturing. Coordinated interviews with engineers and executives to support the episode narrative.
Camera Operator at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Camera work for Megafabricas: General Motors (2016) in Argentina.
Camera Operator at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Camera work for Ingenierias imposibles (2016) in Peru.
Director of Photography at ROCKET TO THE MOON
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
DP for Topper por Martín Churba (2016).
Video Editor at Canal Encuentro (Bodies / Cuerpos)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Edited and post-produced audiovisual content. Collaborated directly with the writing team, contributing ideas for content development and narrative structure. Refined the edit to enhance visual storytelling and documentary cohesion.
Video Editor at Google (Explore: Machu Picchu; Explore: Perito Moreno Glacier)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Edited audiovisual material for commercial content. Selected and assembled footage to highlight landscapes and the exploratory experience, supporting a polished final deliverable for marketing/brand use.
Director of Photography at CANAL ENCUENTRO
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
DP for Cuerpos (2015).
Director of Photography at GOOGLE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
DP for Explora: Machu Picchu and Explora: Glaciar Perito Moreno (2015).
Camera Operator at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Camera work for DR. Vet L.A (2014) USA.
Camera Operator at FOX SPORTS
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Camera work for Coggi vs Coggi (2013) Argentina.

Education

Realizador integral de cine y TV at Centro de Investigacion Cinematografica
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Asistente de direccion, Cinematografia y produccion de cine y video at S.I.C.A
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Direccion y Produccion de cine y TV at Universidad de Belgrano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Comprehensive Film and Television Production Program at Centro de Investigación Cinematográfico (CIC)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Assistant Director, Cinematography and Film & Video Production at S.I.C.A.
January 1, 2007 - July 14, 2026
Film and Television Directing & Production at Universidad de Belgrano
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail