Carlos Santos Email & Phone Number

Mexico City, Mexico

Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Mexico City, Mexico

La Historia de Juana

Mexico City, Mexico

Esta Historia Me Suena, Volumen 6

Mexico City, Mexico

Pienso En Ti

Mexico City, Mexico

Los Ricos También Lloran

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Manage process for the evaluation and development of ideas and concepts that have the potential to become successful TV and Film projects. Curation and media content management and creation of audiovisual formats.Lead and work closely with the creative team of each production or coproduction partner in the development process. Identify and package elements to assist in the sale of projects (ie - IP, principal cast, head writer, EP, director, art, etc).Identify IP & engage writers to develop projects; guiding those writers to deliver high quality, relevant development materials.Source, evaluate, develop, and sell ideas and concepts for scripted and non-scripted projects throughout USH and Latam; with a focus on Mexico and the USH market.Work with business affairs to close option deals, development deals with writers, producers and networks.Director of Talent and Casting department. Evaluation and Selection of Talent. Casting Director for a wide range of projects, including feature film, series, television, web and commercial.

Miami, Florida, United States

Casting and Talent direction and evaluation for a wide range of projects, including feature film, series, television, web and commercial; with focus on US Hispanic Market and Latin America.

Miami, Florida

TV and Series Director.* Relatos Guadalupanos (2018).Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

TV and Series Director.* La Doña (2016)Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

TV and Series Director.* La Doña (2016-2017)Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Miami/Mexico

TV Series.Evaluation and Selection of Talent for Telemundo Studios Miami and Mexico with a focus on US Hispanic Market.

Miami, Florida

Content development of scripted and non-scripted projects, manage talent and casting departments, content curator and Artistic Development Director.Collaborated with managers in order to help shape the company's vision for their offerings. Reviewed data about audience to ensure the subject matter provided was relevant to the audience. Provided focus for the content to the creative, production and distribution teams.

Miami, Florida

TV and Series Director for several projects in the US Hispanic Market:* Eva Luna (2010)* El Talismán (2011)* Cosita Linda (2012)* No Me Hallo (2012)* Voltea Pa’ Que Te Enamores (2013)* Demente Criminal (2014)Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Miami

TV and Series Director for several projects in the US Hispanic Market:* Sacrificio de Mujer (2010)* Corazón Apasionado (2012)Worked closely with producers and/or writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realizing original ideas into finished programs. Collaborated closely with all heads of department, including designers, camera, sound, lighting, talent and casting. Blocked all aspects of the script (plot the required camera movements, backgrounds and locations, in relation to the actors' actions) in order to keep the production under control, and to create a safe environment for actors to work creatively without wasting production time. Prepared a carefully calculated shooting schedule which provides the required footage within budget and to deadlines.Understood the significance of scenes and how they fit into the overall program structure, as well as what was happening within each scene as it was shot.Directed Studio and Location multi camera shoots by providing crew members with accurate instructions and directions. Worked with individual actors on specific scenes which require particularly sensitive, dramatic or comedy performances.Worked closely with the production manager, designers, lighting directors, 1st assistant director and others, to choose suitable locations, and plan the shots required. Responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards.Responsible for ensuring that the final program is faithful to the original concept. Pre-pro-post concepting/scripting/storyboarding.

Miami, Florida

TV Series* Acting Coach. * Dialogue Director.* Talent and Casting Department.

México

TV Series* Director of TV workshop for telenovelas, TV and theater acting coach.* Director del taller de televisión, profesor de actuación y teatro. Asistente de Dirección y producción teatral.

México

TV Series

Mexico, Mx

On Air Talent Radio Host. EXA/Mente 94.7 FM. Creative Producer.

3 Years Of Acting Studies, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

3 years of acting education which included studies in film, theater, tv, among others.

Bachelor Of Architecture (Barch)

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), Drama/Theatre Arts And Stagecraft