Katalyst Media - Pedro Pimentel
Pedro Pimentel
Camera Operator | Cinematographer (DOP/DP) | Shooter-Producer | 1st AC | Drone Operator
Pedro is a seasoned Director of Photography with more than 10 years of experience in the Queenstown area. He has held a variety of roles, including Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gimbal Technician, Drone Assistant, Producer, and Location Scout. His work spans an extensive range of content, from television commercials and digital media to large-scale international productions.
Pedro is experienced with operating a wide range of camera systems (RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji).
Pedro is mostly sought after as an adventure cinematographer, videographer, photographer, climber, skier, who specializes in extreme location capturing both high up in the mountains as well as underground or underwater.
Pedro is both at ease working as a one-man team doing his own audio, drone, b-roll, story producing, rigging, and safety or as a key member of a team. Having travelled all over the world and speaking 4 languages fluently he is a valuable asset on any production.
Pedro has a positive attitude and a very solid work ethic. He performs well in high-stress situations and has a keen eye for composition and a creative ear for telling a great story.
Producer/DOP - RAB Equipment UK 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Producer/DOP - FILA Winter Wear Helishoots - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Documentary - Mountain and Ground DOP for award-winning doco "TE ARA The Path"
TVC - Mountain DOP for Kellog's Nutrigrain "THE PEAK" TVC
TV - RACE TO SURVIVE NEW ZEALAND Season 2 (Original Productions) Race Shooter Producer 2024
Branded Content and Commercials for:
South Pacific Helicopters
Aerius Helicopters
South Pacific Whales
Pedro is a seasoned Director of Photography with more than 10 years of experience in the Queenstown area. He has held a variety of roles, including Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gimbal Technician, Drone Assistant, Producer, and Location Scout. His work spans an extensive range of content, from television commercials and digital media to large-scale international productions.
Pedro is experienced with operating a wide range of camera systems (RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji).
Pedro is mostly sought after as an adventure cinematographer, videographer, photographer, climber, skier, who specializes in extreme location capturing both high up in the mountains as well as underground or underwater.
Pedro is both at ease working as a one-man team doing his own audio, drone, b-roll, story producing, rigging, and safety or as a key member of a team. Having travelled all over the world and speaking 4 languages fluently he is a valuable asset on any production.
Pedro has a positive attitude and a very solid work ethic. He performs well in high-stress situations and has a keen eye for composition and a creative ear for telling a great story.
Industry Experience
Producer/DOP - THE NORTH FACE 2023Producer/DOP - RAB Equipment UK 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Producer/DOP - FILA Winter Wear Helishoots - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Documentary - Mountain and Ground DOP for award-winning doco "TE ARA The Path"
TVC - Mountain DOP for Kellog's Nutrigrain "THE PEAK" TVC
TV - RACE TO SURVIVE NEW ZEALAND Season 2 (Original Productions) Race Shooter Producer 2024
Branded Content and Commercials for:
South Pacific Helicopters
Aerius Helicopters
South Pacific Whales
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