I’m a visual storyteller with a strong background in cinematography and post-production, specializing in color grading, finishing, and end-to-end visual workflows. I’ve built experience across branded content, commercial, and digital cinema environments, operating from pre-production and on-set execution through to final color, mastering, and delivery. Selected clients include Coca-Cola, Lexus, Hyundai, Domino’s Pizza, Amstel, El Águila, Philadelphia, Jumex, Trident, La Española, and Acero Magazine. I thrive in fast-paced agency and production environments, collaborating closely with producers, creatives, and VFX teams to maintain visual consistency and brand integrity while delivering on tight deadlines—whether on-site or remotely.

Gerardo Castaño

I’m a visual storyteller with a strong background in cinematography and post-production, specializing in color grading, finishing, and end-to-end visual workflows. I’ve built experience across branded content, commercial, and digital cinema environments, operating from pre-production and on-set execution through to final color, mastering, and delivery. Selected clients include Coca-Cola, Lexus, Hyundai, Domino’s Pizza, Amstel, El Águila, Philadelphia, Jumex, Trident, La Española, and Acero Magazine. I thrive in fast-paced agency and production environments, collaborating closely with producers, creatives, and VFX teams to maintain visual consistency and brand integrity while delivering on tight deadlines—whether on-site or remotely.

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I’m a visual storyteller with a strong background in cinematography and post-production, specializing in color grading, finishing, and end-to-end visual workflows. I’ve built experience across branded content, commercial, and digital cinema environments, operating from pre-production and on-set execution through to final color, mastering, and delivery.

Selected clients include Coca-Cola, Lexus, Hyundai, Domino’s Pizza, Amstel, El Águila, Philadelphia, Jumex, Trident, La Española, and Acero Magazine. I thrive in fast-paced agency and production environments, collaborating closely with producers, creatives, and VFX teams to maintain visual consistency and brand integrity while delivering on tight deadlines—whether on-site or remotely.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Colorist at Willsquad
January 1, 2024 - Present
Color grading and online finishing for digital and branded content. Managing look development and delivery specifications for agency and client review.
Freelance Colorist at OMG Global
January 1, 2023 - Present
Color grading and finishing for branded digital content for international campaigns. Ensuring visual continuity across campaigns and multiple deliverables. Remote and on-site collaboration with creative and post-production teams.
Freelance Cinematographer (DP) at OMG Global
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography for branded and commercial projects, handling lighting design, camera operation, and on-set execution. Collaboration with creative teams to translate concepts into clear visual narratives. Experience delivering both studio-based and on-location productions.
Colorist at OMG Global
January 1, 2023 - Present
Color grading and finishing for branded digital content for international campaigns. Ensuring visual continuity across campaigns and multiple deliverables. Remote and on-site collaboration with creative and post-production teams.
Cinematographer (DP) at OMG Global
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography for branded and commercial projects, handling lighting design, camera operation, and on-set execution. Collaboration with creative teams to translate concepts into clear visual narratives. Experience delivering both studio-based and on-location productions.
Colorist & Post-Production Operator at Hogarth
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Color grading and finishing for high-volume international and local branded content for clients including Coca-Cola, Domino’s Pizza, Lexus, Hyundai, El Águila, Amstel, and Philadelphia. Managing conforms, color pipelines, and final deliveries across multiple formats for web, TV, and digital platforms. Close collaboration with producers, creatives, and VFX teams to ensure visual consistency and strict brand guidelines. Supporting efficient post-production workflows under tight deadlines in an agency environment.
Cinematographer at Domestika
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Collaboration with art directors and creatives during pre-production to define visual concepts. Design and execution of lighting schemes and color palettes aligned with project narratives. On-set supervision of lighting and camera departments. Post-production consultation focused on color grading and visual consistency.
Colorist / Post-Producer (In-house) at Domestika
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Color grading, CGI conform, and chroma key compositing for educational and branded content. Development of streamlined post-production pipelines from ingest and dailies to long-term archiving.
Cinematographer / Filmmaker / Editor / Post-Producer / Colorist at Ogilvy & Mather
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
End-to-end involvement in branded content projects, from concept development to final delivery. Close communication with creative teams and clients to define visual language and storytelling approach. Creation of product-focused packshots as well as lifestyle and narrative-driven pieces.

Education

Diplomado en Producción Audiovisual at Universidad José Simeón Cañas
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2026
Diplomado de Realización en Cine Digital at EFTI
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

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