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Santiago Cifuentes

Cinematographer & Photographer
Santiago

Summary

Adventure, sports, and lifestyle photographer, 19 years old and based in Santiago, Chile. Passionate about telling inspiring stories through creative work. Self-taught in photography and video techniques, working with various companies and professionals in the field since the age of 13.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
12.2023

Filming, editing, and photography of a 10-day commercial expedition to the world's highest active volcano. Reaching the summit at 6,893 meters above sea level while capturing footage.

Editor

The North Face Chile
03.2023 - Current

Content creation for the brand's digital platforms, including editing entire campaigns and promotions. Publishing over 10 high-quality content pieces a month.

Photographer

Mercado Urbano Tobalaba MUT
06.2019 - 06.2023

Architectural photography of Chile's largest real estate project, documenting the progress month by month. Additionally, covering events such as the opening of the metro, floors, and various sections of the development.

Filmmaker & Photographer Ice Climbing Event

Mammut Chile
07.2024 - 07.2024

Filming, editing, and photography of a brand-sponsored ice climbing event. Documenting the event over three days while staying at a refuge 3,000 meters above sea level on the Chile-Argentina border in winter season.

Real Time Editor Climbing Competition

The North Face Chile
10.2023 - 10.2023

Real-time editor for a climbing competition event called Master de Boulder. Publishing over 10 high-quality content pieces during the two-day event, followed by editing an aftermovie summarizing the event.

Real Time Editor Psicobloc Competition

The North Face Chile
02.2024 - 02.2024

Real-time editor for the Deep Water Solo climbing competition. Published over 10 high-quality content pieces during the two-day event, and then edited an aftermovie summarizing the entire Deep Water Solo experience

Brand Ambassador

Andesgear
03.2023 - Current

Brand ambassador, creating photography, videos, and advertising content for social media using the brand's mountain gear on expeditions and projects. Sharing this content across my social media platforms, which have a combined following of over 85,000.

Real Time Filmmaker & Photographer

ChileOpen ATP250
02.2024 - 03.2024

Photography, filming, and editing for real-time content creation at the Chile Open ATP250 tennis tournament, part of the professional tennis circuit. Captured over 10 days of the event, documenting both the high level of competition and the experiences of attendees, and producing clips for the tournament's official social media channels.

Colorist & Camera Documental

Redbull Chile
03.2024 - 04.2024

Color correction for the entire documentary and filming of select scenes for "The Process," featuring Red Bull athlete Martín Vidaurre. The documentary chronicles his experience at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile.

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
04.2023 - 04.2023

Photography, filming, and editing for a 5-day commercial expedition to San José Volcano, at 5,856 meters above sea level in the Cajón del Maipo, Chile. Documented the achievement and clients' experiences.

Filmmaker & Photographer Base Camp El Plomo

The North Face Chile
01.2024 - 01.2024

Filming, editing, and photography of a brand basecamp on Cerro El Plomo, at an elevation of 5,424 meters above sea level. Documenting daily life and the camp over five days.

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
12.2022 - 01.2024

Photography, filming, and editing for over three commercial expeditions to Cerro El Plomo, at 5,424 meters above sea level. Documented clients' experiences and the majestic nature of the mountain, creating a promotional video for the ecotourism agency's digital platforms.

Filmmaker & Photographer Base Camp Pucón

The North Face Chile
07.2023 - 07.2023

Filming, editing, and photography of a brand basecamp on the Villarrica Volcano at 2,860 meters above sea level, documenting camp activities during a whiteout.

Real Time Filmmaker & Photographer

ChileOpen ATP250
02.2023 - 03.2023

Photography, filming, and editing for real-time content creation at the Chile Open ATP250 tennis tournament, part of the professional tennis circuit. Captured over 10 days of the event, documenting both the high level of competition and the experiences of attendees, and producing clips for the tournament's official social media channels.

Filmmaker & Photographer Ice Climbing Event

Mammut Chile
08.2023 - 08.2023

Filming, editing, and photography of a brand-sponsored ice climbing event. Documenting the event over three days while staying at a refuge 3,000 meters above sea level on the Chile-Argentina border in winter season.

Filmmaker & Photographer Ecoturism Excursions

Capital Travel
06.2022 - Current

Photography, filming, and editing for multiple ecotourism excursions across 15+ mountain and high-altitude routes. Documented clients' experiences and created audiovisual pieces showcasing the routes taken.

Education

Bachelor of Communication - Broadcasting

Universidad De Los Andes
Santiago, Chile
03.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Colegio Olimpo
Santiago, Chile.
03.2014 - 12.2021

Skills

Video camera handling

Video editing and montage

Expert in software: Lightroom, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve Studio

Color Correction

Drone operation for photography and content recording

Web design

Content creation for social media

Social media account management

Fluent in English

Other Work

Since 2017, I have had the opportunity to create videos for numerous brands, including Scarpa, The Singular Hotels, Territoria, Julbo, Olá Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Ford, La Roche-Posay, Marmot, Oakberry, Decathlon, Mastercard, Aviasur, Greenbeats, Ancestral, Hokkairo, Austerra Society, The Place Chile, Hacienda Chicureo, SV Lightning, Powder South, Enriqueta Tienda, Dryhood, Summer Foundation, and Valle Escondido Golf & Country Club.

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Filmmaker & Photographer Ice Climbing Event

Mammut Chile
07.2024 - 07.2024

Colorist & Camera Documental

Redbull Chile
03.2024 - 04.2024

Real Time Editor Psicobloc Competition

The North Face Chile
02.2024 - 02.2024

Real Time Filmmaker & Photographer

ChileOpen ATP250
02.2024 - 03.2024

Filmmaker & Photographer Base Camp El Plomo

The North Face Chile
01.2024 - 01.2024

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
12.2023

Real Time Editor Climbing Competition

The North Face Chile
10.2023 - 10.2023

Filmmaker & Photographer Ice Climbing Event

Mammut Chile
08.2023 - 08.2023

Filmmaker & Photographer Base Camp Pucón

The North Face Chile
07.2023 - 07.2023

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
04.2023 - 04.2023

Editor

The North Face Chile
03.2023 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Andesgear
03.2023 - Current

Real Time Filmmaker & Photographer

ChileOpen ATP250
02.2023 - 03.2023

Expedition Documentary Filmmaker & Photographer

Capital Travel
12.2022 - 01.2024

Filmmaker & Photographer Ecoturism Excursions

Capital Travel
06.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Communication - Broadcasting

Universidad De Los Andes
03.2022 - Current

Photographer

Mercado Urbano Tobalaba MUT
06.2019 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Colegio Olimpo
03.2014 - 12.2021
Santiago CifuentesCinematographer & Photographer