Fimmaker - Professional Shooter & Editor with 10+ Years of Experience
Accomplished filmmaker with over a decade of experience in digital media and independent film production, including work with the Academy Award-winning documentary studio Farallon Films. Trained in scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, color correction, sound mixing, and archival research, I bring a well-rounded skill set to every project.
I excel at sourcing compelling stories, securing access to difficult locations, and building trust within communities. As a first-generation Mexican American fluent in Spanish, I have a deep commitment to Latino-centric storytelling. I also contribute as an Official Elections Materials Specialist and translator for the County of San Mateo and the City and County of San Francisco.
A confident and effective shooter, I am adept at directing complex sequences and filming immersive, observational scenes. Verité and run-and-gun shooting are my specialties, and I thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. I am proficient with a variety of camera systems, particularly LUMIX and SONY, and deliver content in multiple codecs and formats. My preferred editing platforms are Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer.
At my core, I am a storyteller with a sharp eye, a steady hand, and an instinct for capturing raw, unfiltered truth, turning fleeting moments into lasting, impactful narratives.
Check out some of my work here:
EL JJ FILMS - DEOWORKS - "Altadena Benefit Concert" - Event Highlight Video
Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
EL JJ FILMS - OYE ORGULLO Y EDUCACIÓN - "13th Annual Latinx Youth Coneference" - Event Highlight Video
Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Interviewer, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
EL JJ FILMS - THE FIREHOUSE ART COLLECTIVE - "20th Anniversary Celebration" - Promo Video
Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Interviewer, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
BRAVEMAKER - WEST COAST MENNONITE COMMITTEE - "Pathways to Wholeness" - Promo Video
Cinematographer, Interviewer, Translator, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
EL JJ FILMS - “The Last Haven: Silicon Valley’s Little Mexico” - Work in Progress - Sample Video
Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Translator, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
EL JJ FILMS - COUNTY OF SAN MATEO - “Summer Public Service Career Fair” - Promo Video
Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
NETFLIX - FARALLON FILMS - 72 FILMS - “World War II: From the Frontlines” - Trailer Video
Archival Research Assistant
EL JJ FILMS - BRAVEMAKER - “Infectious Theatre” Short Film - Behind The Scenes - Promo Video
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
EL JJ FILMS - “Los Que No Vemos" Short Film - Trailer Video
Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Translator, Editor, Color Correction, Audio Mix
www.eljjfilms.com
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