Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Producing Music Videos
Timeline
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Aaron Mauricio  Cantu Villarreal

Aaron Mauricio Cantu Villarreal

Director/Director Of Photography
Monterrey

Summary

A born leader with a never quitting attitude that will look out for the team to ensure excellent results and growth within the department. Skilled in Storytelling and Cinematography with a commitment to ensure professional quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Production

Catena Studio
Monterrey
12.2024 - Current
  • Manage approximately 10-15 productions monthly.
  • Currently mentoring junior team members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Developed and implemented a streamlined system to enhance efficiency during both pre-production and post-production processes.
  • Manage the timely delivery of all materials for clients, carefully approving each piece before submission.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Manage client relationships and commercial campaigns, overseeing production requirements and budgets in collaboration with agency heads.

CEO

AguaNegra
Monterrey
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Directed launch of innovative products, capturing new market segments and driving revenue growth.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Creative Director

Boogie Creative Studio
Monterrey
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed over 10 projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.
  • Enhanced film production quality by directing and supervising cinematography, lighting, and sound design.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Oversaw development of creative strategies and brand guidelines, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Increased audience engagement through innovative marketing campaigns and social media promotion strategies.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.

Filmmaker

Hello Maat
Monterrey
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
  • Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
  • Enhanced film production quality by directing and supervising cinematography, lighting, and sound design.
  • Prepared detailed shooting scripts and storyboards ensuring seamless transition between pre-production planning and actual shoot days.

Filmmaker

MAVERICK
Monterrey
09.2021 - 09.2022

Worked along side the Mayor´s official Production company at the time. I was the go to guy for event filmmaking and commercial spots. My responsibilities were being able to capture the moment necessary to build likeness around the Mayor, and providing a visual narrative for commercial work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Audiovisual Production

Universidad De Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

High School Diploma -

The Sagemont HighSchool
Weston, Florida, USA
08.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Crisis Management

  • Succession Planning

  • Operational Excellence

  • Adaptability

  • Strategic Visioning

  • Problem-Solving

  • Management Team Leadership

  • Excellent Communication

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Producing Music Videos

On my free time I enjoy  producing Music Videos. I'm blessed enough to be able to really enjoy what I do. Being able to collaborate with likeminded individuals who strive to create art, each time striving to do better than the last. 


Timeline

Head of Production

Catena Studio
12.2024 - Current

Creative Director

Boogie Creative Studio
01.2024 - 08.2024

CEO

AguaNegra
08.2023 - Current

Filmmaker

Hello Maat
05.2023 - 12.2023

Filmmaker

MAVERICK
09.2021 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

The Sagemont HighSchool
08.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Audiovisual Production

Universidad De Monterrey, Mexico
Aaron Mauricio Cantu VillarrealDirector/Director Of Photography