NICOLAS ABAUNZA
In-house Cinematographer / Colorist
As a cinematographer, Nicolas is driven by a passion for visual storytelling. Starting as a camera assistant, he gained diverse skills and a versatile aesthetic sensibility.
Recently, Nicolas has focused on creating documentaries that tackle social issues worldwide. He is constantly seek new challenges to learn and grow as a cinematographer, excited about the future, with a goal to craft visually powerful images that connect with audiences on a meaningful level.
SPECIALIZATION
CINEMATOGRAPHY
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Collaborate with directors, production teams, and crew to develop and create visual concepts for films and videos from pre-production to production all the way to post-production.
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Mastery of both natural and artificial light.
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Operated and maintained a wide range of cinema cameras, lenses, gimbals, and accessories.
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Managed camera gear inventory, ensuring all equipment was in excellent working conditions.
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Collaborated with the gaffer and grip team to achieve desired lighting setups.
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Maintained a thorough understanding of the latest camera technology and trends in cinematography.
EDUCATION
2009 - 2012
BFA - FILMMAKING: CAMERA SOUND & LIGHT
ESEC Superior School of
Cinematographic Studies
AWARDS
TRAIL (2023)
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Best cinematography (Vaughan International Film Festival 2023)
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Best cinematography (Digital Griffix film Awards 2023)
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Best cinematography (New York Cinematography Awards 2023)
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Best cinematography (Chicago Filmmaker Award 2023)
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Best cinematography (Vancouver Movie Awards 2023)
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Best cinematography (Hong Kong Indie Film Festival 2023)
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Best cinematography (Florida short 2023 for the short film)
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Best cinematography (Vienna Indie Short Film Festival 2023)
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Best cinematography (Toronto independent film festival of Cift 2023)
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Best cinematography (Short Focus Film Festival 2023)