Ricardo Rafael Hernández Peñuelas

I am a filmmaker and creator based in Mexico. I studied my career in filmmaking both inn Mexico and the US (studied for a full semester in Chapman University as part of an exchange program), I specilized in Cinematography and Post-Production. I have been working in the indsutry as a freelancer for 5 years, and have been able to apply my knowledge in many type of projects. Here is a list of some of my experience and what I have accomplished during those times.

Cinematographer , Shortfilm “Blue light”; Puebla, Mexico

• Implemented cost-effective solutions, resulting in a 20% reduction in project expenses; creating a much more creative outlet for our team.
• Streamlined post-production workflows, enhancing overall efficiency by 25%.
• Led a team in successfully delivering a complex visual and enriching storytelling project on time and within allocated budget.

Editor and videographer, “Agencia Creativa Frames”; Puebla, Mexico

• Delivered 3 to 4 large scale projects per week by managing timelines and encouraging teamwork, representing reduced delivery times by 30%.
• Spearheaded the adoption of modern editing and color grading software, improving project accuracy by 15%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, enhancing project success rates by 10%.

Camera Operator, “SICOM TV network”; Puebla, Mexico

• Operated cameras for an average of five shoots per week in high-pressure environments, adapting quickly to unforeseen challenges due to limited pre-production.
• Leveraged filmmaking and editing expertise to optimize setup and execution, reducing shooting time by 40% and consistently finishing shoots ahead of schedule.
• Produced high-quality, seamless footage that decreased post-production editing time by approximately 25%, improving overall project turnaround.

Freelancer, “Cuarto Sueño Production company”; Puebla, Mexico

• Coordinate project timelines and objectives, ensuring adherence to the original vision of the client.
• Create eye catching content for social media that is visually rich and storytelling driven, .
• Reached a wider social media audience by studying the algorithm of apps (Tiktok, IG, etc), achieving a growth in followers by a 80%

I hope that this information describes who I am as a professional, and if we end up working together we are able to grow as people and professionals.