- Extensive experience
- Solid knowledge on use of light in different situations
- Excellent camera operation skills
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
I have won cinematography medals from the New York Festivals as well as a string of other awards from other notable festivals both locally and abroad. I was also part of the first Philippine production team to be awarded a Cannes Silver Dolphin in 2016. I have done services for Discovery, Boardwalk Pictures, Channel News Asia, AETN, Crime & Investigation Channel, ABS-CBN, GMA, TV5, etc.
2020
Alab
- Silver Screen Award, U.S. International Film & Video Festival
- Bronze World Medal, Heroes Category, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
Local Legends: Glass Sculptor
- Silver Screen Award, (cinematography) U.S. International Film & Video Festival
Local Legends: Environmental Artist
- Silver World Medal, New York Festivals TV and Film Awards
Mga Kwento ng Klima
- Silver Screen Award, U.S. International Film & Video Festival
Heroes in the Hot Zone
- Best TV Documentary, 18th Gawad Tanglaw
Local Legends
- Honoree, FDCP Film Ambassadors' Awards
- Silver Dolphin, Lifestyle, Arts, Music, & Culture, Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards
Local Legends: Karne Norte
- Bronze World Medal, Biography/Profiles: New York Festivals World's Best TV & Film Awards
2019
Mukha
- Silver Dolphin, Best Documentary, Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards
Warmer
- Best TV Special, The Catholic Mass Media Awards
Local Legends: Bandurria
- Silver World Medal for Cinematography, New York Festivals World's Best TV & Film Awards
2017
#MukhaSustansya
- Most Outstanding Short Film, Save the Children Media Awards 2017
2018
2016
Yolanda (Haiyan)
- Bronze Medal, Cinematography Category, New York Festivals World's Best TV & Films
- Certificate for Creative Excellence (Cinematography) U.S. International Film & Video Festival
2012
Johnny: The Juan Ponce Enrile Story
- Silver World Medal, Biography/Profiles Category, New York Festivals World's Best TV & Films
2015
2014
2013
Agosto Beinte Uno: Ang Pagpatay Kay Ninoy Aquino
- Silver World Medal, Graphic Design Promotion/Open & IDs Category, New York Festivals International Film & TV Awards
- Finalist, Biography/Profiles Category, New York Festivals International Film & TV Awards
Cheche Lazaro Presents: EDSA at Pinoy
- Best Documentary Special, PMPC Star Awards for Television
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2020 - Present
FREELANCE
- Working on a Netflix original documentary with Boardwalk Pictures - DOP for PH shoots
- Working on a Political Documentary for a Gubernatorial Candidate (work in progress) - Director and DOP
- Worked with 90 Day Fiancé as DP
- Worked on an election documentary for Cignal TV as DOP
- Worked on some brand commercials as Director and DOP and oversaw editing process
2014-2020
ABS-CBN
Since the formation of Docucentral - the award-winning documentary production arm of ABS-CBN, I have served as both Director and DOP, I also operated the cameras for most projects and oversaw lighting setups when filming. I managed overall visual direction in each of the episodes and specials where I applied innovative solutions to certain filming situations. I have collaborated with producers to achieve visual concepts for each episode and on some occasions have also served as producer. I have worked with talents like Robi Domingo, JP Anglo, Enchong Dee, Maggie Wilson, Marc Nelson, etc. in various TV shows
Local Legends - 2018 to 2020
Heroes in the Hotzone - 2020
Alab - 2020
Invisible - 2020
Mga Kwento ng Klima - 2020
Ang Babae ng Balangiga - 2019
Lakwatsero - 2018
Warmer - 2016
Yolanda (Typhoon Haiyan) - 2015
Mukha - 2014 to 2017
The Family Affair - 2020 (Channel News Asia)
Show Me The Market - 2019 (Metro Channel)
2012-2013
PROBE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
I worked as a camera operator for a year before taking on DP responsibilities for simultaneous weekly shows and one-off documentaries. My responsibilities ranged from lighting setups during filming to sorting video files
EDUCATION
Asia Pacific Film Institute - Motion Picture Production Program
University of Santo Tomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts