Emerging documentary video editor and audiovisual professional with a degree in Dramatic Literature and Theatre. I bring hands-on experience from independent film and documentary projects, along with a strong understanding of dramatic structure, performance, and audiovisual storytelling. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and focused on documentary editing, narrative clarity, pacing, and visual rhythm. I’m seeking to contribute to a documentary/factual content team in the UK with a collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented approach.

Leonardo Calva Ramírez

Emerging documentary video editor and audiovisual professional with a degree in Dramatic Literature and Theatre. I bring hands-on experience from independent film and documentary projects, along with a strong understanding of dramatic structure, performance, and audiovisual storytelling. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and focused on documentary editing, narrative clarity, pacing, and visual rhythm. I’m seeking to contribute to a documentary/factual content team in the UK with a collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented approach.

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Emerging documentary video editor and audiovisual professional with a degree in Dramatic Literature and Theatre. I bring hands-on experience from independent film and documentary projects, along with a strong understanding of dramatic structure, performance, and audiovisual storytelling.

I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and focused on documentary editing, narrative clarity, pacing, and visual rhythm. I’m seeking to contribute to a documentary/factual content team in the UK with a collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented approach.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director de Fotografía at Real to Reel International Film Festival
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Participación como director de fotografía en el Real to Reel International Film Festival, con reconocimiento en 2 premios (según información del CV). Enfoque en consistencia de imagen y cumplimiento de requerimientos de producción audiovisual.
Director de Fotografía at Broad St. Festival
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Participación como director de fotografía en el festival Broad St., con reconocimiento en 3 premios (según información del CV). Enfocado a asegurar calidad visual y ejecución técnica para piezas del entorno del festival.
Documentary Project (Stage Direction Laboratory) — participant at LAB:0021 Stage Direction Laboratory
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Participated in the audiovisual development of a documentary project connected to the laboratory. Developed practical experience working with documentary material and visual storytelling, with a focus on structure and audiovisual rhythm.
Director de Foto (Laboratorio de puesta en escena) at LAB:0021
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Dirección de foto para el documental del laboratorio de puesta en escena “LAB:0021”, con rol de captura y dirección visual. Experiencia en producción documental dentro de un entorno de laboratorio artístico.
Productor y Director de Fotografía at Película “Me Concedes Este Baile”
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Producción y dirección de fotografía para la película “Me Concedes Este Baile”. Participación en el diseño visual, captura de imagen y soporte técnico para material cinematográfico, además de coordinación de condiciones de rodaje e implementación del look del proyecto.
Director de Fotografía y Productor at Largometraje “Me Concedes Este Baile”
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Dirección de fotografía y producción del largometraje “Me Concedes Este Baile” (fase de desarrollo y realización del proyecto). Participación en procesos de preparación técnica y creativa, coordinación de la ejecución visual y seguimiento durante el rodaje, con enfoque en calidad cinematográfica.
Documentary participant / audiovisual development at LAB:0021 Stage Direction Laboratory
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Participated in the audiovisual development of a documentary project connected to the LAB:0021 stage direction laboratory.
Director of Photography & Producer at Feature Film “Me Concedes Este Baile”
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked as Director of Photography and Producer on an independent feature film, contributing to the visual development and production of the project.
Director de Foto (48 hrs) at Rally / Edición 48 hrs
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Dirección de fotografía en proyecto tipo rally de 48 horas (edición 2024). Entrega rápida y coordinación de la captura de imagen, con enfoque en resolver de manera eficiente bajo restricciones de tiempo.
Director of Photography at 48 Hour Film Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as Director of Photography on a film produced as part of the 48 Hour Film Project.
Assistant Director at AMCI Student Graduation Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided assistant direction support on student graduation projects at AMCI.
Actor at “2 entre m eses cervantinos”
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Participación actoral en “2 entre meses cervantinos” (etapa 2022-2023). Aporte interpretativo para proyecto escénico/producción de temporada con trabajo actoral y trabajo de puesta en escena.
Actor at “2 Entremeses Cervantinos”
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Performed in a theatrical production, strengthening practical experience in performance, storytelling, and collaborative creative work.

Education

B.A. / Degree in Dramatic Literature and Theatre at UNAM, Colegio de Literatura Dramática y Teatro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Diploma in Film Directing at AMCI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cinematography Course at ENAC
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
Film History Course at Casa Negra
January 1, 2023 - August 13, 2026
History of Mexican Cinema at Filmoteca UNAM
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Production Diploma at SAE
January 1, 2026 - August 13, 2026
Licenciatura en Dirección Cinematográfica at AMCI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Curso / Certificación Cine Foto at ENAC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Curso / Taller Historia del Cine at Cine / Casa Negra (Filmototeca UNAM)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Formación / Colegio de Literatura Dramática y Teatro at Colegio de Literatura Dramática y Teatro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Diplomado Producción at SAE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Curso / Taller de Historia del Cine en México at Filmoteca de la UNAM
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Asistencia de dirección (proyectos estudiantiles de titulación) at AMCI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
BA / Degree in Dramatic Literature and Theatre at UNAM
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Diploma in Film Directing at AMCI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Cinematography Course at ENAC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Production Diploma at SAE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Film History at Casa Negra
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
History of Mexican Cinema at Filmoteca UNAM
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Theatrical Lighting Workshop
January 1, 2026 - August 13, 2026
Junior Video Editor (DaVinci Resolve)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Curso Taller de Luminotecnia Teatral
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Licenciado del Colegio de Literatura Dramática y Teatro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Diplomado Dirección en Cine AMCI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Diplomado Producción SAE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Theatrical Lighting Workshop
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Hitchcock and Cinema / Tarkovsky in Cinema
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education