Joaquin Herrera

Cinematography professional with strong focus on visual storytelling and technical proficiency. Adept at collaborating with directors and crew to achieve compelling results, consistently adapting to changing project requirements. Skilled in camera operation, lighting, and post-production techniques, bringing both creative vision and practical expertise to every project. Known for reliability and results-driven approach in high-pressure environments. Videographer experienced managing all stages of projects, from pre- to post-production. Advanced skills in all basic internet/browsing/ftp capabilities, all major social media platforms, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premier, final Draft, Logic X, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and others

• Social Media Promotion for Northwest Fighting Arts (current)
• Web Designer: Before Columbus Foundation https://www.beforecolumbusfoundation.com/
• Licensed Drone Pilot / aerial photography for Bridge City Media
• Another Burning Gift (short doc, 2021)
• Home (short doc 2021)
• Commercials including: "Ignite", Lucky Dog"
• Pipetown, USA Feature Length Doc 2020
• Skinthing (short doc, 2010)
• Kiss and Run (2008) Cinematogher
• Martial Arts Instructor

• Alumnus, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
• Alumnus, SUNY Sullivan
• American Scientific Glassblower's Society
• Northwest Fighting Arts, Portland, OR

to be completed later

 • Skinthing [Short docu on piercing and tattooing] used by NYSDOH Sullivan County Public Health to educate healthcare professionals on infection risks of skin art, and piercing. Earned  NYU's Sight and Sound award.

• Kiss and Run [Cinematographer; director Hollie Harper] won Best Comedy in the American Theater of Harlem's Film Festival Cultures Collide

• Competed/Auditioned and chosen by MTV News to represent state of Oregon (2008 Presidential run) as Citizen Journalist

• Pipetown, USA: Six film festival awards, and 13 Official Selections