Hi, I'm Adrian Santana, a filmmaker from the Dominican Republic with over six years of experience and more than 30 productions across diverse genres. I specialize in cinematography, editing, and color grading, delivering high-quality results with attention to detail. I thrive on tight budgets and tight deadlines, guiding projects from planning through post-production, collaborating closely with teams to realize creative visions and exceed client expectations. I'm open to travel and ready to bring a strong storytelling sensibility to your next project.

Adrian Santana

Hi, I'm Adrian Santana, a filmmaker from the Dominican Republic with over six years of experience and more than 30 productions across diverse genres. I specialize in cinematography, editing, and color grading, delivering high-quality results with attention to detail. I thrive on tight budgets and tight deadlines, guiding projects from planning through post-production, collaborating closely with teams to realize creative visions and exceed client expectations. I'm open to travel and ready to bring a strong storytelling sensibility to your next project.

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Hi, I’m Adrian Santana, a filmmaker from the Dominican Republic with over six years of experience and more than 30 productions across diverse genres. I specialize in cinematography, editing, and color grading, delivering high-quality results with attention to detail.

I thrive on tight budgets and tight deadlines, guiding projects from planning through post-production, collaborating closely with teams to realize creative visions and exceed client expectations. I’m open to travel and ready to bring a strong storytelling sensibility to your next project.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

TV Producer at Giroscopio Program - Televida
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Responded quickly to changes in direction from network executives, researched topics for upcoming episodes or seasons, and reviewed footage to ensure quality standards were met.
Cinematographer / Editor / Colorist at SFilmes
January 1, 2017 - Present
Cinematographer, editor and colorist for 35+ music videos, 5 short films, and social media projects. Made key creative decisions throughout planning, production, and post-production. Executed the creative vision on tight budgets, consistently meeting production deadlines. Coordinated post-production and editing activities and ensured high-quality footage, consistently exceeding client expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Cinematography (Cum Laude) at Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2023
Freelance Colorist Masterclass at Online - Masterclass (Waqas Qazi)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Editing Course in Adobe Premiere Pro at SDQ Training Center
January 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

Freelance Colorist Masterclass
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Course
January 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment