José Manuel Prada García
I’m José Manuel Prada García, an award-winning cinematographer and director of photography with 20+ years of experience crafting visual storytelling for vertical fiction, documentary, fashion and brand films.
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I’m José Manuel Prada García, an award-winning cinematographer and director of photography with 20+ years of experience crafting visual storytelling for vertical fiction, documentary, fashion and brand films. I’ve designed lighting and shot approaches end-to-end—planning coverage, guiding talent, handling on-location problem-solving, and delivering polished camera and post results across Spain and Europe.
I also work as a filmmaker and editor/colorist, building narratives specifically for the 9:16 frame and making sure rhythm, composition and continuity translate beautifully on mobile. Based near Alicante, I’m fluent in English and Spanish and enjoy projects that require both creative control and efficient small-crew production, from interview lighting and observational documentary to premium commercial imagery and cinematic sports storytelling.
- 20 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Skills· 9
Languages
- EnglishAdvanced
- Spanish; CastilianFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
- Professional Services
Work experience
Lead cinematography across JRVisuals productions, including visual development, shot planning, camera operation, and interview or location lighting. Direct contributors on set, solve production problems in real time, and ensure smooth workflows from capture through post (supervise/deliver edit and color finish). Work spans documentary, commercial, fashion, beauty, food, healthcare, industrial, and corporate productions for UK and European clients.
Handle end-to-end responsibility for productions of different scales, working independently or with crews. Adapt quickly to varying locations, mixed camera systems, changing light, and tight schedules while maintaining strong visual consistency. Deliver camera work, editorial, and colour finishing for narrative and documentary-style projects, often across Spain, the UK, and Europe.
Education
Certifications and awards
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