Summary

Filmmaker / Cinematographer based in NYC with more than 16 years of experience working with Independent Filmmakers and International Networks such as National Geographic, Discovery & BBC Travel. www.elianaalvarez.com

Credits

10/23 – Current

Cinematographer Finding Bernie

Film (Feature-length)
10/23 – Current
9/20 – 5/23

Head of Production

Staff Position — Domestika NY Details
9/20 – 5/23

• Responsible for opening the Domestika Studios in NYC. • Ensure the achievement of the Production objectives set for each Studio. • Traffic & Agenda in coordination with Programming, Production Operations & Production Managers. • Follow-up quarterly and annual objectives: (Shooting & Deliveries) • Ensure transversal traffic control of course production in all the stages, taking care of workflows, processes, and dynamics between areas: From Preproduction to Shootings and Postproduction. • Shooting plans: Ensure the correct filming planning on time, crew organization for every shooting, and the logistics to carry out. • Creating new production workflows to optimize processes • Cross-functional communication and collaboration with other departments: Creative Services, HR, Legal, and Finance. • Monitoring and controlling budgets based on the needs of the content of our courses. • Supplier management: Technical equipment, freelancers, and supplier contacts. • Constant and accurate communication with finance and logistics departments.

2/19 – 2/20

Cinematographer Sons of Eden

Film (Feature-length) — Gariza Films
2/19 – 2/20
6/18 – 6/19

Cinematographer Hidden Heroes (Season 1)

MSNBC — TV — Prisca LLC
6/18 – 6/19
10/13 – 9/17

Producer Spirit of Discovery

Film (Feature-length)
10/13 – 9/17
7/17 – 7/17

Director To The Ends of the Earth (Season 1)

BBC — Digital — BBC Productions Details
7/17 – 7/17

Director for the episode "The people who want to buy a railroad" http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20170726-the-people-who-want-to-buy-a-railroad

6/17 – 7/17

Cinematographer To The Ends of the Earth (Season 1)

BBC — Digital — BBC Productions Details
6/17 – 7/17

Cinematographer for the episode "The people who want to buy a railroad" http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20170726-the-people-who-want-to-buy-a-railroad

11/15 – 5/17

Cinematographer The Last Man Standing

Film (Feature-length) — Two Chairs Inc.
11/15 – 5/17

Orgs

  • International Documentary Association (IDA)
  • New York Women In Film and Television (NYWIFT)
  • The Video Consortium

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Hispanic, Latino/a/e or Latinx
  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Woman
  • Member of the LGBTQ+ Community

Media

Recos

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Almudena Caminero
Production Designer
Eliana is a talented award-wining Documentary Cinematographer and Producer. We worked together for three years at the NY studios of the company Domestika where she was the Head of Production of the Studio and I was the Art Director.

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Education

Class of '08

New York Film Academy

1 Year Filmmaking/
Class of '99

Geninfor

2 year Photography and Broadcast TV

My Gear

  • DJI Mavic Pro
  • Manfrotto Monopod
  • Canon 24-105mm Lens
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • Atomos Shogun Flame
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Cardioid Shotgun microphone RODE
  • Chimera Lightbank 1000w Kit Light stands
  • Ultra speed metabones
  • Unidirectional Shotgun microphone RODE
  • Wireless mic. Sennheiser GH3
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • Sony FX6
  • Kino T44
  • Aladdin

Skills

  • Television
  • Directing
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Film Production
  • Music Videos
  • Production
  • Reality TV
  • Documentary
  • Feature Films
  • Independent Film
  • Production Management
  • Cinematography
  • Camera Operating