Miguel A. Escobar S. Email and Phone Number
I'm a creative technology entrepreneur, innovative, a fast learner, and a driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge and prepared to go above and beyond to produce engaging films and develop digital solutions that will influence the global screen content landscape.I am based in Ireland and brought significant experience in the LATAM region (Colombia & Brazil). 15+ years within the entertainment and advertising industries working in shows such as 'NARCOS', a Netflix Original, 'EL CAPO' at FoxTelecolombia studios, and movies such as 'JUNGLE' of Arclight Films, '492 A MAN CALLED DEATH' of TV Zero, 'ON WHEELS' of Klaxon Cultura Audiovisual, and advertising for prestigious brands. I keep up-to-date with global trends to obtain and allocate financial resources to speed up production from development to the market, with audience engagement always in mind. I master high-concept and research-driven innovations and believe in the power of storytelling to find the best way to transform an idea into a quality, high-end screen product. Passionate about the OTT services ecosystem that combines cutting-edge technologies and screen industry best practices, I deliver exciting customer and user experiences by establishing solid networks within technical and creative partners and managing strong teams of highly skilled professionals. I have research titled Audience Pattern Analysis and Big Data Analytics. I respond to operational challenges with confidence, determination, and focus, and I enjoy travelling with cross-border communications.
Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd
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Founder And Managing DirectorMekkato Createch Studio LtdDublin, Ie -
Promoter, Founder & Managing DirectorMekkato Createch Studio Ltd Apr 2017 - PresentGalway, County Galway, IrelandFor 15+ years, I've constantly identified business opportunities with competitive analysis, benchmarking and up-to-date with the latest trends. • Dynamic leadership and made accurate predictions about market trends. • Network with the best players in the screen & advertising industries, investors and VC funds. • Develop the business model through top programmes and ecosystems such as IADT, ATU and membership at PorterShed. • Control of company resources, corporate and annual business plan. • Talent recruitment and training. • Progress monitoring to attain objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.• Strategic advice to ensure appropriate policies comply with all relevant statutory and regulations.• Maintain effective links with major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders.• Develop and maintain research to remain at the forefront of the Screen and Tech industries. Apply cost-effective methods and approaches, providing leading-edge products and services and retaining its competitive edge.• Develop an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and brand. • Ensure that budget targets are met and that revenue flows are maximised.• Represent the company in negotiations to secure the most effective contract terms.• Develop and maintain Total Quality Management systems throughout the company to ensure that the best possible products and services are provided to customers.• Oversee the preparation of the annual report and accounts of the company and ensure their approval by the board. -
Chief Creative Officer (Cco)Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd Feb 2023 - PresentGalway, County Galway, Ireland• Manage the creative development of products & services. • Guide the creative team and vendors in executing goals.• Pitch and negotiate budget plans and innovative initiatives.• Set the strategy for the creative department to align with business goals. • Create and maintain the budget for the creative department. • Develop the workflow of the creative production of content and development of Apps. • Strategise the financing model of products and services. -
Digital Production ManagerHylink Digital Jul 2022 - Mar 2023As the Digital Production Manager of HYLINK Digital Solutions: • I overseed the delivery and execution workflow, ensuring and facilitating effective communication and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an ever-changing execution environment. • Monitored, managed, and set expectations for deadlines with various departments. Effectively monitored vendor and progress as well as project performance. • Consistent record keeping of accurate estimations of project timelines and status reports. In a client-facing role that required constant communication and management skills. • Created and managed project plans and SOW and elected appropriate partners depending on production requirements.• Champion virtual collaborations by applying methods and technology to improve the experience further. Ensure the crew has everything they need to complete their work efficiently and effectively. • Continually attract the best talent and partners to reach “best-in-class” goals. -
ManagerVisual Effects Association Of Ireland Vfxai Jun 2021 - Jun 2022Dublin City, County Dublin, IrelandAs the manager of the VFXAI, I have delivered the most high-grade of my strategic thinking and tactical planning while optimizing resources with creative and innovative solutions. •To strengthen the relationship with various public bodies and national and international entertainment and advertising industry stakeholders. • To position the Irish VFX brand worldwide as a centre of excellence with talent and scale. I'm implementing a first-party data digital strategy with tactical planning to identify the best marketing consultants, agencies, and vendors to execute. Make most channels available to integrate a campaign focusing on messaging spread across multiple digital customer contact points.• To enhance and implement best organizational practices to amplify the company's performance with a human-creative culture and high-level management advice. • To establish first-class customer experiences with high-level executives from the global entertainment industry, including broadcasters, streaming OTT services, creative agencies and financiers.• To identify the latest trends in technologies for creative production to oversee the design of a training programme with state-of-the-art knowledge to develop talent and the VFX industry. -
1St Assistant Director For "Elite A La Colombiana" For Nobox - NetflixMonarca Producciones Aug 2019 - Oct 2019Bogotá D.C., ColombiaThis parody ad to launch the 2nd Season of the famous Netflix series 'ELITE'. I led a creative and technical team to achieve the client and directors' vision. This piece received 1.9M views on social networks and was amazingly well-received by audiences. We worked with notable LATAM influencers, acclaimed actors, and music stars for this piece. One of the main challenges was to recreate the scenography of the series in Sapin in a studio in Colombia. -
1St Assistant Director Online Streaming Ad “Bella Ciao Madness” (Colombia) For Nobox - NetflixMonarca Producciones Jun 2019 - Jul 2019Bogotá D.C., ColombiaThis innovative piece of 8 hours of live streaming to launch the 3rd Season of Netflix's original 'CASA DE PAPEL' was a formidable logistical operation. I led 60 crew members and 110 talent to perform extremely precisely during unstopping 8 hours, reacting to the audience's live feedback while having one of the most fun days. The resulting #8horasdeBellaCiao event generated engagement among hundreds of thousands of international viewers. -
Executive RepresentativePortal Media Sep 2018 - Jul 2019Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, FranceDuring an international representation, I produced a positive impact on emerging directors and their projects: 'TRANSVERSE' by Juan Gamba, 'VIDEO' by Giorgio Caputo, 'KIM' by Andres Gomez and 'CUANDO CAE EL GRANIZO' by Arturo Roa at the market of Festival de Cannes 72 Edition. For IT'S A WRAP Films and Stuff company, I also excelled in achieving scale and efficiency during its launch strategy at the Bogota Audiovisual Market BAM. -
1St Assistant Director Tv & Online Ad “Bogota City Council Parks” (Colombia)Portal Media Group Sep 2018 - Dec 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaI prove a high degree of originality and creativity to lead this campaign while working and communicating with hundreds of young people to perform. The challenge was to inform and inspire audiences about the importance of sports and well-being in a massive cosmopolitan city and raise awareness about the sports infrastructure provided by the city council. -
1St Assistant Director, 'The Cube' For Client Falabella Insurance AgencyPortal Media Group Aug 2018 - Sep 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaBy controlling the quality of the most crucial creative and technological variables for the realisation of this innovative campaign, I achieved on schedule and budget a final quality production for LATAM audiences. -
Unit Production Manager - Scriptwriter - DirectorPortal Media Group Sep 2013 - Sep 2018Cll 104 # 45 A – 09 Bogotá ColombiaI was the head of the company's physical production for advertising, corporate and musical videos. I wrote dozens of scripts for pieces that successfully delivered the brand's stories to inspire and call to action for their customers. I was the 1st Assistant Director when massive projects and VIP clients entered the portfolio to deliver outstanding quality. Collaborating with the path of Portal Media becoming a prominent emerging company in the advertising sector of Colombia. -
1St Assistant Director Tv & Online Ad "Presidencia Mundial" For Jwt Wunderman ThompsonPortal Media Group Jun 2018 - Jul 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaTo achieve the emotions the client and director were looking for, I demonstrated sophisticated skills and strategies to lead actors' performances and background extras to connect with audiences in the run-up to the Colombian soccer team to the World Cup while touching on a very impactful social issue, the Colombian peace process. -
Postproduction Coordinator For Ad 'Colgate Naturals – Palomino'Milagrosa Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 -
1St Assistant Director For "Juan Valdez Un Cafe Para Todo Un Pais"Milagrosa Sep 2018 - Jan 2019Bogotá D.C., ColombiaI demonstrate a high level of expertise leading a creative and technical team during the production of this fantastic and inspiring campaign to accomplish the engagement of audiences to the values of the most iconic Colombian coffee brand JUAN VALDEZ while highlighting the importance of the coffee producers federation to the country and its people. -
1St Assistant Director For Juan Valdez Campaign. Tv And Online Ads.Milagrosa Oct 2017 - Jan 2019Bogotá D.C., ColombiaI lead a creative and technical team through the production process of this disruptive and on-trend campaign to visually convey the premium standards of the iconic Colombian coffee brand Juan Valdez. -
1St Assistant Director Music Video Arjan -Una NocheCrack - Productora De Contenidos Audiovisuales Aug 2017 - Aug 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaTo achieve this high-end cinematic piece for an emerging music talent sponsored by Sony Music, I excel in planning, forecasting, setting objectives, determining courses of action, and leading creative and technical teams. So far, the video has over 2.2 million views worldwide. -
1St Assistant Director Of Music Video Sanco - Donde Se EscondeCrack - Productora De Contenidos Audiovisuales Jun 2018 - Jul 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaTo achieve this music video for an international music talent sponsored by Sony Music Spain, I promoted the flow of stunning ideas while leading the creative and technical teams. -
Production Services ConsultancyMekkato Createch Studio Ltd Jan 2018 - Feb 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaI delivered a consultancy to Producciones 5 y 6, making practical suggestions on quoting inbound feature film production services and setting up both the schedule and budget with Movie Magic, the international industry-standard software. -
1St Ad Palmolive TastyMekkato Createch Studio Ltd Dec 2017 - Feb 2018Bogotá D.C., ColombiaThe challenge here was leading the crew of Taller Audiovisual House through the art of shooting in stop motion and achieving specialised product shots with the Phantom camera to capture fantastic frames with special effects in slow motion. -
1St Assistant Director Tv Ad For The Brand Devassa. Director Marcela Lordy Exe. Pro. Cassiano ZuppoOficina Filmes Oct 2016 - Dec 2016São Paulo Y Alrededores, BrasilI was working in Sao Paulo, Brazil, leading the team of this production to achieve these magical moments with real people in real situations as part of an advertising strategy between the brand and Channel TNT. This painstaking work required most of my problem-solving skills to identify solutions to shoot the ad while providing a real-time party event to the participants. -
2Nd Assistant DirectorKlaxon Cultura Audiovisual Jun 2016 - Sep 2016São Paulo Y Alrededores, BrasilAs 2nd AD for the road movie 'On Wheels' directed by Mauro D'Addio, executive producer Beatriz Carvalho and 1st AD Wally Araujo, I was responsible for setting up the production schedule daily, ensuring all the elements and assets of the movie production were in place at the exact moment needed, also, by supervising the appropriate times and hours to work with up to one hundred children. -
3Rd Ad For O Nome Da Morte The MovieTvzero Cinema Apr 2016 - Jun 2016Rua Professor Alfredo Gomes, 22 . Botafogo - Cep 22251-080 . Rio De Janeiro . RDue to the fast-paced scenes, shooting this action thriller road movie in the harsh geographical conditions of Tocantins, Brazil, a beautiful land within an inhospitable natural park called 'Jalapão', was challenging. I was hired from Colombia to travel to Brazil to manage the main cast backstage, organise the background actors' performance, collaborate with the stunts department and support the natural actors' rehearsals. -
2Nd 2Nd Ad For Jungle The Movie By Arclight Films / ProseAg Studios Colombia Sas Feb 2016 - Apr 2016Calle 80 # 10-43 Of 601 Bogotá, ColombiaThis sizeable international production required Colombia’s best talent and crew to work with an Australia-US creative team. Starring Daniel Radcliff, it was one of the most important productions shot in the country. As 2nd 2nd Assistant Director, I was responsible for being the right hand on set for the legendary Australian 1st Assistant Director Ian’ hood’ Kenny and the voice of the set to communicate between a crew of English speakers and Spanish speakers. It was a fantastic experience between action sequences, travelling to inhospitable geographical locations and collaborating with high-performance professionals. -
Ad And Ac For The Artwork Title: Mutações Geograficas Fronteira Vertical, Yaripo (Pico Da Neblina)Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd Aug 2015 - Oct 2015Sao Paulo - Rio De Janeiro - AmazonasThis fantastic work experience was unique. It involved a one-month expedition to the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest to assist the photographer Edouard Fraipont in accomplishing an artwork by famous Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles. The artwork was to make an aesthetical intervention and photographic record at the peak of the highest Brazilian mountain, ‘The Peak of the Mist’. The Expedition occurred within an indigenous community of the ‘Ianomami’ tribe and took two weeks of hiking in very inhospitable geographical conditions inside the virgin rain forest. -
Travel & Living Coordinator Narcos An Original Series By Netflix Eps 6,7,8,9,10 1St SeasonNetflix Dec 2014 - Apr 2015Carrera 12 # 70 - 46I managed the travel & living arrangements of a crew of 180 professionals during five months of the Netflix show Narco’s first season shoot. I was responsible for finding five-star accommodation for the ATL creative, talent and crew members from abroad in all the cities and towns we travelled to and setting up all international flight itineraries for people moving around the globe for this impressive production. At times, I had to organise the travel of 200 people from one city to another. I was responsible for a 1.5M USD budget to accomplish everything required for this challenging logistical and time-sensitive task. -
Ad Narcos An Original Series By Netflix Eps 1,2,3,4,5 1St SeasonNetflix Aug 2014 - Nov 2014Carrera 12 # 70 - 46Due to the high demand for action scenes in this action thriller series, and the complexity of communications with a crew of Spanish, English and Portuguese speakers, I was hired from Brazil to travel to Colombia. It involved shooting across different cities in Colombia, managing the main cast backstage, organising the background actors' performance, collaborating with the stunts department and rehearsals. Shot in beautiful Colombia, this project became one of the most famous series of all time globally. -
Director Of Video Production 'Claro Sport Platform'Agcs Pims Proyectos Integrales De Mercadeo Jul 2014 - Sep 2014Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia
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Trade Marketing ManagerAgcs Pims Proyectos Integrales De Mercadeo Apr 2014 - Sep 2014Calle 109 # 2-28 Bogota ColombiaAs the trade marketing manager, I was responsible for enhancing brand visibility and implementing the trade marketing portfolio at a supermarket chain. I established a solid relationship with the vendors and sold advertising and product placement to companies to improve customer engagement. I created an extensive database and traded with a B2B target audience of distributors and retailers who increased their sales of products to chain consumers. I had to design, develop and implement well-thought-out marketing strategies for product launches and brand loyalty programs to increase the success rate and brand perception.
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Executive Producer For The Short Film “How It Touches Me” (Bra) 2014Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd Sep 2013 - Apr 2014São Paulo Y Alrededores, BrasilI managed the participation of Andres Sandoval and Majida Issa, some of the most famous Colombian cast at the time, to travel to Brazil and join the project of Cecilia Engels, a Brazilian Director. As Executive Producer, I funded the travel, raised funds and managed a 50,000 USD partnership in equipment, locations and crew to make this project a reality. Aline lives on the threshold between what is real and what are visions that intrude throughout her day-to-day. She reaches the limit and decides to seek help. Through the touch of a massagist, she accesses other dimensions of her existence and concludes a situation that has yet to be resolved in an ancient past life.• Exibited at Festival Mix Brasil (2017) and FestCine Jericoacoara (2017) -
Executive ProducerMekkato Createch Studio Ltd Oct 2013 - Dec 2013For this music video directed by Andres Sandoval, titled “ALONE”, I managed the production to turn this idea into a stunning visual experience. -
Casting DirectorMekkato Createch Studio Ltd Jan 2013 - Dec 2013As a casting director, I found talent for roles in various advertising campaigns for TV and online media. Working from the script, I sought the best people to fit the parts during meetings with producers and directors from prominent production companies. With an eye for discovering the perfect talent, I successfully delivered for clients, whether working to a precise brief or with little guidance. As a casting director, I learned to consider and carefully manage the talent's availability and fees and predict how much buzz they would create. -
Creative WriterRcn Tv Jan 2013 - May 2013Av. De Las Américas Nº 65-82As a screenwriter, I was commissioned to research, interview and write seven chronicles about clients' success cases of the RCN Channel client, the FNA. Finally, all stories became the script for a reality show pilot. -
Key Set Pa 1St&2Nd Unit La Traicionera Soap OperaFoxtelecolombia Jul 2012 - Nov 2012Carrera 50 # 17 – 77As the key set production assistant, I was the 1st AD's right-hand man and led a team of production assistants through various duties, providing help to all departments when needed. I got to know all the crew and understood everybody's strengths to assign the right person to each job, as well as to thoroughly convey all the information needed at the start of each shooting day: what's being shot, which departments need what, when the actors will be required on set, where each person should be, etc. -
Key Set Pa Main Unit El Capo Ii SerieFoxtelecolombia Jan 2012 - Jun 2012Carrera 50 # 17 – 77 -
1St Assistant Director Short Film “Don’T Leave Joana” (Bra) 2010Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd Jan 2010 - Mar 2010São Paulo Y Alrededores, BrasilThe film is about the paradoxical relationship of Joana with her alcoholic and clown father. Awards:• Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Honorable Mention Best Film - Florian Festival FAM• Best Director - Festival Entretodos de São Paulo• Best Photography -Festival Du Film Lusophone in France• Honourable Mention Best Film Fest Cine Arraial• Best Actress at the IV Jericoacoara Film Festival, Ceará. It was screened in more than twenty festivals around the world. -
1St Assistant Director Short Film “One For Another” (Bra) 2008Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd Jul 2008 - Dec 2008São Paulo Y Alrededores, BrasilThe film is about Jonas and Flávio, a couple who have a stable relationship. One night they get involved with Maíra, who unexpectedly becomes pregnant.Awards:• Best Film Festival IESB• Best Actress at MUBE Cine Fest• Best IESB ActorIt was screened in more than thirty-five festivals around the world.
Miguel A. Escobar S. Skills
Miguel A. Escobar S. Education Details
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Gpa: 3.83 First Class Honours & Student Of The Year Award. -
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services -
Cinematography And Film/Video Production -
First Class Honours -
Eave European Audiovisual EntrepreneursCertificate Of Attendance As Observer -
Certificate Of Completion -
Eave European Audiovisual EntrepreneursCertificate Of Attendance -
First Class Honours -
B_Arco Centro CulturalCertificate Of Completion -
Congo Films SchoolCertificate Of Completion -
Cinematography And Film/Video Production -
B_Arco Centro CulturalCertificate Of Completion -
Ingeniería De Software
Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel A. Escobar S.
What company does Miguel A. Escobar S. work for?
Miguel A. Escobar S. works for Mekkato Createch Studio Ltd
What is Miguel A. Escobar S.'s role at the current company?
Miguel A. Escobar S.'s current role is Founder and Managing Director.
What schools did Miguel A. Escobar S. attend?
Miguel A. Escobar S. attended Dún Laoghaire Institute Of Art, Design And Technology, Atlantic Technological University, Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, Politécnico Grancolombiano, Eave European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs, Dún Laoghaire Institute Of Art, Design And Technology, Eave European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte, B_arco Centro Cultural, Congo Films School, Fundación Universitaria Empresarial De La Cámara De Comercio De Bogotá, B_arco Centro Cultural, Free Code Camp.
What skills is Miguel A. Escobar S. known for?
Miguel A. Escobar S. has skills like Redes Sociales, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Estrategia Empresarial, Estrategia De Mercadotecnia, Mercadotecnia En Medios Sociales, Entretenimiento, Publicidad, Guonista.
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