Hi, I’m Rodrigo Barreto, a with over 10 years of experience across narrative film, documentary, commercials, and branded content. I maintain a strong dual profile in camera and lighting, with proven experience as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Lighting Technician. Based in Germany, I am open to relocation, travel, or remote work, and I have a solid track record in award-winning short films, feature productions, and institutional projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering visually engaging storytelling and maintaining high standards in lighting and camera workflows.

Rodrigo Barreto

Hi, I’m Rodrigo Barreto, a with over 10 years of experience across narrative film, documentary, commercials, and branded content. I maintain a strong dual profile in camera and lighting, with proven experience as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Lighting Technician. Based in Germany, I am open to relocation, travel, or remote work, and I have a solid track record in award-winning short films, feature productions, and institutional projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering visually engaging storytelling and maintaining high standards in lighting and camera workflows.

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Hi, I’m Rodrigo Barreto, a with over 10 years of experience across narrative film, documentary, commercials, and branded content. I maintain a strong dual profile in camera and lighting, with proven experience as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Lighting Technician. Based in Germany, I am open to relocation, travel, or remote work, and I have a solid track record in award-winning short films, feature productions, and institutional projects.

I thrive in collaborative environments, delivering visually engaging storytelling and maintaining high standards in lighting and camera workflows.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor at Messer & Pfirsiche – Documentary
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Editor for a documentary project, awarded.
Camera Operator at The Year of the Soul
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Camera operator for an independent feature film.
Director of Photography at GRAU – Short Film
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Director of Photography for a short film (award-nominated).
Director of Photography at Die Petra – Short Film
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Director of Photography for a short film.
Director of Photography at Until Death Do Us Part – Short Film
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Director of Photography for a 48HFP / Filmapalooza Award Winning short film.
Director of Photography at Die Katze – Short Film
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Director of Photography for a short film.
Color Grading at Native American Documentary – Humboldt Forum Berlin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Color grading for documentary project.
Editor at Messer & Pfirsiche – Documentary
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Editor for a documentary project, awarded.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Black Roll – Recovery Base: Dream On (Commercial)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lighting Technician / Electrician for a commercial spot.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Qualia – Education Production
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lighting Technician / Electrician for education production.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Stand Up for Human Rights – Short Film
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lighting Technician / Electrician for a short film.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Erdmensch – Education Production
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lighting Technician / Electrician for education production.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Baby Run – Education Production
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Lighting Technician / Electrician for education production.
2nd Assistant Camera at 3:40 AM (WT) – Education Production
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
2nd Assistant Camera for education production.
Best Boy Electric at Ein Männlein steht im Walde ganz still und stumm (WT) – Short Film
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Best Boy Electric for a short film.
Additional Electrician at Fake It Till You Break Shit (WT) – Independent Feature Film
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Additional Electrician for feature film.
Lighting Technician / Electrician at Lustification (WT) – Short Film
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Lighting Technician / Electrician for a short film.

Education

Technical Producer of Audio-Visual Media and Events at IES La Guancha, Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Drone Operator License: AESA A1–A3
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Driver’s License: Class B
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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