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Ignacio Walker

Ignacio Walker

Washington,DC

Summary

Emmy-nominated cinematographer and award-winning director with a strong background in wildlife documentaries for major platforms, including Netflix. Three years of commercial production experience in Los Angeles, covering feature films, commercials, and corporate videos. Leadership experience as former president of the Chilean Society of Cinematographers, ACC (2023–2025).

Producer, director, and cinematographer of the feature documentary film "Her Shark Story," currently selected at several film festivals on four continents.

Overview

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Work History

Cinematographer

Netflix
  • Wildlife cinematographer for several series, including Steven Spielberg's "Life on Our Planet", Barack Obama's "Our Great National Parks", and David Attenborough's "Our Planet."

Cinematographer

CNN Original Series
  • Cinematographer for the Pedro Pascal series "Patagonia, Life at the Edge of the World."

Cinematographer / Director / Producer

Sakara Films
  • Documentary Feature "Her Shark Story."

Cinematographer

HBO Max
  • Cinematographer at HBO Max's "Humboldt Current."

Cinematographer / Director

Ecuador Government
  • Cinematographer and director of the international campaign for Ecuador's capital, Quito My Story."

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography

Escuela De Cine De Chile (Film School)
Santiago De Chile
03-2009

Continuing Education Studies Program - Documentary Development, Research And Financing

New York University
New York, NY
01-2008

Skills

  • Cinematography
  • Directing
  • Camera operator
  • Drone (FAA licensed)
  • Underwater cameraman
  • Post-production editing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Project management
  • Professional diver

Affiliations

  • I have filmed in more than 30 countries, in every possible environment, with crews from all over the world. I have led several projects and a gremial organization in Chile. Among my responsibilities I have raised money from sponsors and create a vision for the organization.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Emmy-nominee cinematographer for my work on "Our Great National Parks".
  • Several Film Festival selections for my feature documentary film "Her Shark Story"
  • Winner and nominated to 18 film festivals for the international campaign "Quito My Story"

Certification

  • PADI Dive Master
  • FAA Drone Pilot
  • DGAC Drone Pilot (Chile)

Timeline

Cinematographer

Netflix

Cinematographer

CNN Original Series

Cinematographer / Director / Producer

Sakara Films

Cinematographer

HBO Max

Cinematographer / Director

Ecuador Government

Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography

Escuela De Cine De Chile (Film School)

Continuing Education Studies Program - Documentary Development, Research And Financing

New York University