I have worked as a freelance professional in the advertising, film, and music industries for over fifteen years, both in directing and composing music and soundtracks. Creative, positive, organized, resourceful, dynamic, and sociable.

Israel Marco Méndez

I have worked as a freelance professional in the advertising, film, and music industries for over fifteen years, both in directing and composing music and soundtracks. Creative, positive, organized, resourceful, dynamic, and sociable.

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I have worked as a freelance professional in the advertising, film, and music industries for over fifteen years, both in directing and composing music and soundtracks.

Creative, positive, organized, resourceful, dynamic, and sociable.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composed music and soundtracks for advertising and documentary projects. Awarded Iris Awards for Best Documentary Series in 2017 and 2019. Recognized with various awards for direction and film soundtrack contributions.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra UPF - Barcelona
May 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Teaching audio and postgraduate courses in audiovisual editing.
Assistant Director in Advertising and Film at Freelance
November 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Served as assistant director on commercial shoots and film productions, contributing to the planning and execution of projects from 2005 to 2022.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo - Barcelona
December 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Lead guitarist and vocalist for the band Cuchillo from 2005 to 2014. The band received multiple accolades including Best Albums of the Decade and Best National Live Act.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance
July 31, 2008 - July 23, 2025
Operated cameras and performed video editing for RTVE La 2 Noticias, San Miguel LIVE, and TNC-Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.
Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composed original music for advertising campaigns and film soundtracks. Recognized with Iris Awards for Best Documentary Series in 2017 and 2019, and several international awards for direction and films between 2019 and 2023.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra UPF - Barcelona
May 31, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Teaching Audio - Postgraduate in Audiovisual Editing program.
Assistant Director in Advertising and Film at Freelance
November 30, 2022 - August 30, 2025
Worked as Assistant Director on commercial shoots and as assistant in film productions.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo - Barcelona
December 31, 2014 - August 30, 2025
Lead guitarist and singer for the band Cuchillo, receiving multiple accolades for albums and singles between 2008 and 2012.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance
July 31, 2008 - August 30, 2025
Worked with RTVE La 2 Noticias, San Miguel LIVE, TNC - Teatre Nacional de Catalunya as camera operator and video editor.
Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composes music and soundtracks for advertising and film; has received Iris Awards for Best Documentary Series and other nominations for work in projects like España después de la guerra and La Guerra Civil en color.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - Barcelona
May 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Teacher at UPF; involved in a postgraduate program focused on Audiovisual Editing and related teaching activities.
Assistant Director at Freelance (Advertising and Film)
November 30, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Director on commercial shoots and assistant in film productions.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo
December 31, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Guitarist and singer of the Band Cuchillo; contributed to multiple acclaimed albums and live performances recognized in year-end lists.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance
July 31, 2008 - September 30, 2025
Camera operator and video editor for RTVE La 2 Noticias, San Miguel LIVE, and Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC) projects.
Music Composer at Advertising and Soundtracks (Freelance)
September 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance composer for advertising and soundtrack projects.
Assistant Director at Advertising and Film (Freelance)
November 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Director on commercial shoots and assistant in film productions.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo
December 31, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Guitarist and singer of the band Cuchillo; involved in multiple releases and performances.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Barcelona Freelance
July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025
Camera operator and video editor for various clients and projects.
Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composer for advertising campaigns and film soundtracks; freelance work across the advertising and film industry.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - Barcelona
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Audio - Postgraduate in Audiovisual Editing and related teaching activities.
Assistant Director at Freelance
November 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Assistant Director on commercial shoots and assistant in film.
Guitarist and Singer at Cuchillo
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Guitarist and singer for the band Cuchillo; multiple albums and live performances.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance
July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025
Camerawork and video editing for various productions in Barcelona.
Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance music composer for advertising and film soundtrack projects; involved in directing and composing music and soundtracks.
Assistant Director in Advertising and Film at Freelance
November 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Assistant director on commercial shoots and assistant in film; involved in on-set coordination and production tasks.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Guitarist and singer in the Barcelona-based band Cuchillo; contributed to recordings and live performances.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance (Barcelona)
July 1, 2008 - October 10, 2025
Camera operator and video editor for various freelance projects.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
May 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Audio-Postgraduate teaching and related activities; taught courses related to audiovisual editing.
Music Composer at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Composer for advertising campaigns and film soundtracks; freelance.
Assistant Director at Freelance
November 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in advertising and film shoots as an assistant director.
Guitarist at Band Cuchillo
December 1, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Guitarist and singer for the band Cuchillo, Barcelona (2005–2014).
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Freelance
July 1, 2008 - October 10, 2025
Camera operator and video editor for various Barcelona-based projects.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
May 31, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Audio - Postgraduate in Audiovisual Editing; Assistant Director in Advertising and Film.
Music Composer for Advertising and Soundtracks at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance music composer for advertising and soundtrack projects.
Assistant Director at Freelance
November 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Assistant Director on commercial shoots and assistant in film.
Guitarist and Singer at Band Cuchillo
January 1, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Guitarist and singer for Band Cuchillo.
Camera Operator and Video Editor at Barcelona Freelance
July 1, 2008 - October 15, 2025
Camera operator and video editor for projects including RTVE La 2 Noticias, San Miguel Live, and TNC - Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.
Teacher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - Barcelona
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Teacher for Audiovisual Postgraduate editing; also involved as Assistant Director in Advertising and Film.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education (HND) at ESCIVI (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV (Leioa, Bizcaia)
September 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000
High School Diploma at Marianistas (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998
Audio Post-Production with Pro Tools at SOC-CIFO L’H (Barcelona)
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Music Production at UCLA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Directing Actors at UCLA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Film and Television Direction Degree Certificate of Higher Education (HND) at ESCIVI (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV (Leioa, Bizcaia)
September 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000
High School at Marianistas (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 1982 - June 30, 1995
Degree Certificate of Higher Education (HND) in Film and Television Direction at ESC IVI (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV (Leioa, Bizkaia)
September 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000
High School at Marianistas (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français (San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa)
September 1, 1982 - June 30, 1995
Directing Actors at UC LA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Music Production at UC LA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Audio Postgraduate in Audiovisual Editing at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) - Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Film and Television Direction Degree at ESC IVI (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV (Leioa, Bizkaia)
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
High School at Marianistas (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995
Film and Television Direction Degree (HND) at ESC IVI (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV (Leioa, Bizkaia)
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Directing Actors at UC LA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Music Production at UC LA Extension (Los Angeles, California)
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Audio Post-Production with Pro Tools at SOC - CIFOL’H (Barcelona)
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
High School at Marianistas (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français (San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995
Music Production at UC Los Angeles Extension, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Directing Actors at UC Los Angeles Extension, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Film and Television Direction Degree (HND) at ESC IVI, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV, Leioa, Bizkaia
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
High School at Marianistas, San Sebastián, Gipúzcoa
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français, San Sebastián, Gipúzcoa
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995
Film and Television Direction Degree Certificate of Higher Education (HND) at ESC IVI
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
High School at Marionistas
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Lycée Français
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995
Music Production at UC LA Extension
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Directing Actors at UC LA Extension
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Degree Certificate of Higher Education (HND) in Film and Television Direction at ESC IVI
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism at Universidad del País Vasco UPV
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
High School at Marianistas
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School at Licée Français
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995

Qualifications

Audio Post-Production with Pro Tools
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Music Production
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Directing Actors
January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Driving License Category B (Own vehicle)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Iris Award 2019 for Best Documentary Series España después de la guerra: El Franquismo en color
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Iris Award 2017 for Best Documentary Series La Guerra Civil en color
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Best Direction Award at FICG (Mexico) for Fauna
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Best Short Film Award at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival Bancal
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Best International Feature Film Award at IndieLisboa Festival De los nombres de las cabras
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Higher Technician in Audiovisual Production
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Iris Award 2019 - Best Documentary Series España después de la guerra: El Franquismo en color (Minoría Absoluta 2019)
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Iris Award 2017 - Best Documentary Series La Guerra Civil en color (Minoría Absoluta, 2017)
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Best Direction Award at FICG (Mexico) Fauna (Nanouk Films, 2023)
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Best Short Film Award at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival Bancal (2021)
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Best International Feature Film Award at IndieLisboa Festival De los nombres de las cabras (2019)
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Higher Technician in Audiovisual Production
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Iris Award 2019 for Best Documentary Series España después de la guerra: El Franquismo en color
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Iris Award 2017 for Best Documentary Series La Guerra Civil en color
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Best Direction Award at FICG (Mexico) Fauna (Nanouk Films, 2023)
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Best Short Film Award at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival Bancal
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Best International Feature Film Award at IndieLisboa Festival De los nombres de las cabras
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Audio Post-Production with Pro Tools
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Higher Technician in Audiovisual Production
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Film and Television Direction Degree (HND)
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Journalism
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
High School
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1998
Preschool, Primary and Secondary School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1995
Higher Technician in Audiovisual Production, Music Producer
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Iris Award 2019 for Best Documentary Series España después de la guerra: El Franquismo en color
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Iris Award 2017 for Best Documentary Series La Guerra Civil en color
January 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Best Direction Award at FICG (Mexico) Fauna (Nanouk Films, 2023)
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Best Short Film Award at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival Bancal
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Best International Feature Film Award at IndieLisboa Festival De los nombres de las cabras
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Audio Post-Production with Pro Tools
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Iris Award 2019 for Best Documentary Series España después de la guerra: El Franquismo en color (Minoría Absoluta 2019)
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Iris Award 2017 for Best Documentary Series La Guerra Civil en color (Minoría Absoluta, 2017)
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Best Direction Award at FICG (Mexico) Fauna (Nanouk Films, 2023)
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Best Short Film Award at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival Bancal (2021)
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Best International Feature Film Award at IndieLisboa Festival De los nombres de las cabras (2019)
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet