Alejandra Castro
Art Director – Set Decorator
Professional on Mass Media Communication with focus on cinema and TV.
SKILLS
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Definition of visual concepts in order to communicate a specific message, based on semiotics, visual narrative, form, color and perception.
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Creation of specific scenarios and atmospheres in order to support the project’s narrative.
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Film, TV and advertising spots production.
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Research, analysis and writing for different media outlets.
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Management and coordination of technical and human resources.
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Customers and supplies management.
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Planning, control and execution of projects and its budgets.
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Planning and execution of social events.
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Ability to develop teamwork.
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Public relations management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ART DIRECTION / PRODUCTION DESIGNER
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Art Director - Tv show “Arelys Henao season 2” / Caracol Televisión / 2023.
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Production Designer - Feature film “Colibrí” / La cuarta producciones / 2023.
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Production Designer - Feature film “Sábado Oscuro” / Dos cuartos producciones / 2023.
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Art Director - Short film “Fin del mundo” / Improvisual Project / 2022.
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Art Director - Short film “A cuatro pasos” / Dos cuartos producciones / 2022.
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Production Designer - Feature film “Ultraviolencia” / Dos cuartos producciones / 2021.
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Production Designer - Feature film “Tiempo presente” (Present time) / Dos cuartos producciones / 2020.
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Art Director – Tv show “Un chef en casa” (A chef at home) / Armadillo Azul/ 2019.
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Art Director – “De Levante” Web series / Caracol Televisión – Dos Cuartos Producciones / 2019.
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Art Director – “Narcos” series, season 3 / Netflix - Dynamo Producciones / 2016-2017.
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Art Director and Set Decorator for TV and cinema advertising spots / Kiwi Films, Bancolombia, Oreo, Ésika, Bioexpert, Colcafé, Motos Hero, La Florela, Ponqué Gala, Colombia Marca país, Supermercados Jumbo, etc
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Art Direction teacher for film / Zona 5, Escuela de Cine y Fotografía / 2019-2020.
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Art Director – Videoart “Caracas Rosa” (Pink Caracas) / Masseratti 2 litros / 2015.
SET DECORATION
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Set Decorator - “La Mirada de los Condenados” series (The look of the doomed) / Fidelio Films / 2019.
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Set Decorator - Feature film “Camino de Libertad” (Freedom trail) / 1996 films / 2019.
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On set coordinator - “Green Frontier” series / Netflix - Dynamo Producciones / 2019.
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Key Set Dresser – Feature film “Gemini Man” / Skydance Media - Dynamo Producciones / 2018.
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Set Decorator – Shortfilm “El Arribo” (The Arriving) / Cromática Art Crew /2012.
ART DEPARTMENT COORDINATION
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Art Coordinator – Feature film: “Mile 22” / STX Entertaiment - Dynamo Producciones / 2018
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Art and Decoration Coordinator – “Narcos” series, season one and two / Netflix - Dynamo Producciones / 2014-2016.
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Art Coordinator – Feature film “Out of the dark” / Participant Media - Dynamo Producciones / 2013.
OTHERS
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Props Buyer – “Longboard” series / Dynamo Producciones / 2022.
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Prop Master - “La reina del flow 2” series (The queen of flow 2) / Sony Entertainment – Caracol TV / 2021.
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Props Buyer – Feature film “Bogotá” / Jaguar Bite / 2020.
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Art Assistant – Feature film “The Belko Experiment” / MGM Studios- Ítaca Producciones / 2015.
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Wardrobe designer –Shortfilm “Servicio gratuito” (Free service)/ Direktor Films / 2012.
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Exhibiting photographer on gallery “Noche de Lentejuelas” (Sequin Night) / Latin American Study Centre “Rómulo Gallegos” / 2010.
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Wardrobe Assistant – Telenovela “¡Qué clase de amor!” (What kind of love!) / Venevisión, BCC Producciones / 2009.
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Wardrobe Assistant – Feature film “Cuidado con lo que sueñas” (Be careful what you dream) / Gess Producciones / 2008.
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Art Producer - Fashion Photographer: Roberto Rodríguez / 2008.
ACADEMIC STUDIES
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Mass Media Communication with focus on cinema and TV / Andrés Bello Catholic University / 2003-2008.
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Degree on Art Direction for Cinema / National Film School /2012.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL FORMATION
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training, ScreenSkills, 2020
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Production design for film and screen. Australian Film Television and Radio School (Online), 2020.
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Business strategies for creative and cultural industries. Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, 2019.
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Experiential Marketing Strategies. Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, 2018.
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“Visual merchandising and showcases” Workshop . Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, 2017.
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“Innovation and creativity in processes” Workshop. Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, 2017.
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Master class “Production Design”, by Eugenio Cabellero. Congo Films. Bogotá, 2017.
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Art Direction Workshop “Art in the seventh art”, by Salvador Parra, Production Designer. Medellín, 2012.
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Scenographic spaces design Workshop. SENA. Bogotá, 2012.
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Scenographic Workshop. SENA. Bogotá, 2012.
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Cinematographic Marketing Workshop. CNAC. Caracas, 2011.
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Decoration and props design for cinema, TV and advertising Workshop. Caracas, 2009.
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Art Direction and Visual Communication Workshop. Metacarpo Producciones. Caracas, 2008.