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Hi! I’m Jesús José Olarte Martínez, a passionate filmmaker and visual journalist with over 20 years of experience producing and directing documentaries, news videos, and live broadcasts. I’ve worked with prestigious organizations like Agence France Presse, UNIVISION NEWS, and Photo Miami Pro, coordinating teams and crafting stories across Latin America.
I love telling stories through visuals, whether directing documentaries or managing video journalism teams. My background in communication, documentary production, and photography helps me deliver compelling and impactful content that connects with audiences worldwide.
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Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Director and Producer of the Documentary at Photo Miami Pro
May 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025Directed, produced, videographed, and edited the documentary "My Anxiety and Freediving." Responsible for all creative and operational aspects of the production from May 2021 to May 2024.
Coordinator of video to the Andean region at Agence France Presse, AFP
April 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025Coordinated news and managed a team of videographers covering Bolivia, Ecuador, and Perú. Responsibilities included visual journalism, editing, producing news content, and live broadcasts.
Coordinator of video to Venezuela at Agence France Presse, AFP
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025Produced, edited, and worked as a video journalist focused on Venezuela. Managed live broadcasts and supported video journalism from September 2014 to December 2019.
Video Journalist Freelance at UNIVISION NEWS
September 1, 2014 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, editor (AVID and Final Cut), producer, and coordinator of live broadcasts between December 2008 and September 2014.
Producer at MUNDO OLE
June 30, 2011 - July 16, 2025Creative producer for the On Air Promotion department of The History Channel HD. Duties included script editing for promotions and editing with AVID from March 2010 to June 2011.
Video Journalist Freelance at Associated Press AP
December 31, 2008 - July 16, 2025Worked as a freelance video journalist, editor, and producer from December 2007 to December 2008.
Broadcast Coordinator at Telesur
November 30, 2007 - July 16, 2025Coordinated live broadcasts, reviewed notes by journalists in the region, and produced special programs from May 2007 to November 2007.
Teacher at José María Vargas University
January 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Taught Photography I and Photography II at the School of Architecture and Design between April 2006 and January 2007.
Video Journalist Freelance at Reuters TV News
April 30, 2006 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, producer, assistant, editor, and coordinator of satellite signal transmission from February 2004 to April 2006.
Director and Producer of the Documentary at Photo Miami Pro
May 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025Directed, produced, videographed, and edited the documentary "My Anxiety and Freediving".
Coordinator of video to the Andean region at Agence France Presse, AFP
April 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025Coordinated news, managed team of videographers, worked as visual journalist, editor, producer, and managed live broadcasts for Bolivia, Ecuador, and Perú.
Coordinator of video to Venezuela at Agence France Presse, AFP
December 1, 2019 - July 16, 2025Produced video journalism, edited, produced content, and managed live broadcasts focused on Venezuela.
Video Journalist Freelance at UNIVISION NEWS
September 1, 2014 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, editor using AVID and Final Cut, producer, and coordinator of live broadcasts.
Producer at MUNDO OLE
June 1, 2011 - July 16, 2025Creative producer for the On Air Promotion department of The History Channel HD, script editor for promotions, and AVID editor.
Video Journalist Freelance at Associated Press AP
December 1, 2008 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, editor and producer.
Broadcast Coordinator at Telesur
November 30, 2007 - July 16, 2025Coordinated live broadcasts, reviewed journalist notes, and produced special programs.
Teacher at José María Vargas University
January 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Taught Photography I and II at the School of Architecture and Design.
Video Journalist Freelance at Reuters TV News
April 1, 2006 - July 16, 2025Coordinated and transmitted satellite signals, produced, shot video journalism, assisted and edited.
Director and Producer of the Documentary at Photo Miami Pro
May 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025Directed, produced, filmed, and edited the documentary titled 'My Anxiety and Freediving' from May 2021 to May 2024. Responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of production, videography, and editing.
Coordinator of video to the Andean region at Agence France Presse (AFP)
April 30, 2021 - July 16, 2025Coordinated news and a team of videographers covering Bolivia, Ecuador, and Perú. Responsibilities included visual journalism, editing, producing, and managing live broadcasts.
Coordinator of video to Venezuela at Agence France Presse (AFP)
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025Worked as a video journalist, editor, producer, and coordinator of live broadcasts covering Venezuela. Managed video content and team operations from September 2014 to December 2019.
Video Journalist Freelance / Editor Freelance / Producer Freelance / Coordinator of Live broadcasts at UNIVISION NEWS
September 30, 2014 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, editor (AVID and Final Cut), producer, and live broadcast coordinator between December 2008 and September 2014.
Creative Producer at MUNDO OLE
June 30, 2011 - July 16, 2025Produced creative content for the On Air Promotion department of The History Channel HD, including script editing and AVID editing from March 2010 to June 2011.
Video Journalist Freelance at Associated Press (AP)
December 31, 2008 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, editor, and producer from December 2007 to December 2008.
Broadcast Coordinator at Telesur
November 30, 2007 - July 16, 2025Coordinated live broadcasts, reviewed journalist notes, and produced special programs from May 2007 to November 2007.
Teacher at José María Vargas University
January 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Taught Photography I and II courses at the School of Architecture and Design from April 2006 to January 2007.
Video Journalist Freelance at Reuters TV News
April 30, 2006 - July 16, 2025Freelance video journalist, producer, assistant, editor, and coordinator/transmitter of satellite signals from February 2004 to April 2006.
Education
B.A. Communication at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005Qualifications
Diploma in project management
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Diploma in documentary production
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Diploma in TV production and directing
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Photography diploma
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Diploma in project management
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005Diploma in documentary production
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005Diploma in TV production and directing
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005Photography diploma
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2005Diploma in project management
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025Diploma in documentary production
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025Diploma in TV production and directing
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025Photography diploma
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025Underwater Photography Scubadiver PADI
January 11, 2019 - July 16, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Other
Follow Lorena’s journey as she discovers how freediving becomes an unexpected tool for facing anxiety. This short documentary explores the challenges of living with anxiety, from its first signs to powerful coping strategies.
Through Lorena’s story and moving testimonies, My Anxiety and Freediving reveals how breathing and the ocean can become transformative tools for self-connection, resilience, and emotional balance.
🏆 Official Selection & Honorable Mention at:
LA Film & Documentary Award
Arts Accelerator Film Festival - South Florida Filmmaker Showcase
Hispanic International Film Festival
FilmGate Festival & Fellowship
Trailer:
Watch the full documentary here: https://www.thebackyard305.com/
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