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Director 
Cinematographer
Producer

CHUCHI

RIVERO

 

Career Story

 

To create something truly impactful, you must have passion, think beyond the box, work smart and put in the time when needed, maintain strong self-discipline, motivate your team, embrace cross-cultural perspectives, excel in interpersonal and communication skills, analyze root causes, be technically prepared, and prioritize creativity from the start.

 

The Producer & Cinematographer’s Approach

 

Transforming vision into reality requires a team effort, where cinematic tools enhance the project’s depth and meaning. The role is not just about capturing images but about guiding both the technical and creative process to elevate a story’s impact. Every project must be strategically planned with an artistic and innovative approach while adhering to strict self-guidelines to maintain truthfulness and honesty in storytelling.

 

Execution & Impact

  • Stylize textures to create visual depth and evoke emotion.

  • Travel globally to manage, direct, and shoot single and multi-camera productions.

  • Consult on marketing strategies to develop creative promotional campaigns and increase audience engagement.

  • Utilize Sigma methodologies to monitor and control every phase of production, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results.

  • Streamline processes to optimize production workflows for documentaries, feature films, shorts, live sports, music events, corporate videos, and network shows.

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Projects in Brief

  • Masterchef Latino Director

  • Sony Professional Instructor Cinema Camera and Technology Workshops.

  • Path to Liberty  – Film – Director of Photography – Sony/Leblev.

  • “A Puro Gusto” - Weekly show on Rogers Media Network. Producer/Director.

  • SOS, Save My House” – Executive Producer/Director Telemundo Network “The Terrace” –Producer/Director/Cinematographer

  • World Cup South Africa DOP for Univision.

  • World Cup Germany DOP for Univision.

  • “Wines of the World” – Producer, Director and Cinematographer documentary.

  •  “China Today” – Producer, Director, Cinematographer & Editor - Chinese doc.  

  • “Street Survival” – DOP Independent Feature Film 2006, 

  • “The Luggage” – DOP - Short Film - Showtime Top 5. 

  • “Con Ardientes Fulgores de Gloria” – Director/DOP documentary History Channel. 

  • "Pork"  Short Film - DOP - HBO Top 5.

  • “Pieces of Life” – DOP - USA/Ecuador feature film. 

  • “Gringo Wedding” – DOP - USA/Colombia feature film. 

  • The Glades - Cinematographer Nat Geo / Discovery

  • USIA (United States Information Agency) News Videographe.​

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Technical Proficiency and Skills

 

HDR/HDT - Camera Technology - High-End Cameras - Non-Linear Editing - Broadcast System Integration - PC OS, MAC OS,- Professional Still Photography.

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TV/Film Story Telling - Content Creation & Management - Image Concept & Design - Team Building - Hire Crew and staff - Project Management - Budgeting & Cost Control - Sigma Business Mythology.

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Fluent in English, Spanish and casual Portuguese.

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Awards and Recognitions

  • Nominee Produ TV – Best Director for “Masterchef Latino”

  • Cinematographer spotlighted at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).

  • Awarded “Best Director” - Miami Short Film Festival 4 consecutive years.

  • HD Commercial work spotlighted at the Cannes Film Festival.

  • Emmy nomination Camera work - “Fuera de Serie” – Doc, USA broadcast.

  • Awarded Producer Camera Op/DOP, ACRIN.

  • Awarded DOP/Editor “War on Drugs” – UNESCO USA documentary. Awarded the Otto Award for news camera.​

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