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Andres Cid Duran

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic wildlife specialist with proven expertise in project management and visual storytelling, successfully leading documentary initiatives at Seeking The Andean Wild Cats. Skilled in developing educational materials and conservation strategies, I excel in team collaboration and wildlife rehabilitation, driving impactful community engagement and promoting coexistence between local fauna and human activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Wildlife Specialist

Freelanlece
Santiago, Chile
07.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with teams on wildlife management strategies and best practices.
  • Engaged with local stakeholders to promote awareness of wildlife issues.
  • Assisted in the development of wildlife management plans, including habitat conservation and restoration strategies.
  • Developed educational materials for park visitors regarding wildlife species and their habitats.
  • Treated animal injuries and diseases and studied sickness transmission.
  • Coordinated team efforts to meet production goals efficiently.
  • Collaborated with cinematographers to determine best angles for shots.
  • Provided feedback on storyboards during pre-production meetings with writers and producers.
  • Developed project budgets and production schedules by collaborating.
  • Oversaw post-production processes such as editing footage, creating special effects, adding music or sound effects.
  • Assisted in scouting locations for upcoming shoots.
  • Attended film festivals to promote completed films.

Project Director

Seeking The Andean Wild Cats
Santiago, Chile
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Led the overall project and creation of a documentary focused on the conservation of vulnerable species in the Andean regions of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. The initiative aimed to educate rural communities, especially farm owners, on the importance of training their dogs from an early age to prevent attacks and the formation of packs that threaten native species, such as the Andean cat, viscacha, and fox. Combined field research with visual storytelling to promote wildlife protection and coexistence between local fauna and human activities.
  • Developed communication strategies to engage community members effectively.
  • Developed creative concepts for film projects in collaboration with production teams.
  • Directed talent during rehearsals to enhance performance and storytelling.
  • Edited footage using editing software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X.
  • Created a budget for the film project and monitored spending throughout the production.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Documentary Direction

LED Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Skills

  • Project management
  • Educational material development
  • Team collaboration
  • Visual storytelling
  • Conservation strategies
  • Wildlife rehabilitation
  • Wildlife conflict resolution
  • Wildlife photography
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Aerial photography
  • Wildlife monitoring
  • Drone operation

Accomplishments

  • Voted Audience Favorite Documentary at the Santiago Wild Film Festival 2020
  • Won a national public survey by Chile’s leading newspaper on best initiatives for conflict mitigation and biodiversity protection

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

Andean Cat Alliance (AGA)
Provided support in community-based conflict mitigation strategies to protect native wildlife from domestic dog attacks. Collaborated on educational campaigns and media outreach. Also contributed as a film editor, helping produce audiovisual content to raise awareness about conservation efforts and promote coexistence between rural communities and endangered species.

Timeline

Freelance Wildlife Specialist

Freelanlece
07.2025 - Current

Project Director

Seeking The Andean Wild Cats
02.2018 - 12.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Documentary Direction

LED Madrid

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