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Kiko Herrera is a seasoned filmmaker with expertise in documentary, film production, and cinematography. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked on various projects, including feature documentaries, short films, and television productions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Anthropology from Ithaca College and has honed his skills in Final Cut Pro, editing, and camera operation. Herrera is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and has worked with prominent production companies and clients globally.

Experience

  • @Dosamigoscreates
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Co-Founder
      • Jan 2019 - Present
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Owner, Cinematographer, Editor
      • Sep 2011 - Jan 2019
      • Cape Town

      I started Exposure Films to focus my skills, experience and passion for filmmaking into a small company which creates viral video content for clients on a shoestring budget. Because I am mostly a one man show, my rates are affordable and I am available from large companies to smaller businesses and individuals.I use the latest cameras and equipment to tell compelling and moving ads to make your business stand out. "For the love of the craft"

  • NVStudios
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Editor
      • Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Main editor for this feature documentary

  • The Climate Reality Project
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Filmmaker
      • Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      Cameraman and editor on 4 videos for the 24 hour climate reality project.

  • AK47
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Phantom Gold Training
      • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      3 days training on the phantom gold high speed camera with tech gurus graham Austin and johan hurjus.

    • DIT
      • Mar 2014 - May 2014

    • Oxfam Cameraman for documentary
      • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      • Western Cape

      Cameraman for Oxfam Australia on a 10 shoot in the western cape. The project covered the women's coop projects and how they are helping women farmers with rights for land and food security as well as the effects of Global warming on the these farms and communities.

    • DOP; Editor
      • Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

      Documentary film about a South African Band, Taxi Violence, producing their second album. Shot and edited this film; Shooting on a one week project here in the Western Cape about the work of a Womans Coop helping women with their rights on farms.

    • Assistant to Executive Producer, Jimmy Dodson, 20th Century Fox
      • Feb 2010 - May 2010
      • Cape Town

      Assistant to Executive Producer Jimmy Dodson from 20th Century Fox on the feature film, Chronicle.

    • Line Editor, DOP
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

      Was a DOP as well as editor for the documentary on the NGO RHVP pilot project in 5 southern African countries. (2008- Rapid Bus Transit - City of Cape Town) DOP; Off-Line Editor; Graphics DirectorVideo for the city of Cape Town and the stakeholders to implement an integrated rapid transit system by 2010.(2008- Rocking the Daisies Promo) DOP; EditorShot promo video for organizers of the Rocking the Daisies Festival in Darling, Cape Town. ( Sacred Sites Documentary concept) DOP; EditorConcept project of the Sacred Sites Series Pilot film for national and international release.

    • Production Manager; Producer; Editor; Cinematographer
      • Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

      Fill various roles at this production house, which produces film documentaries including the Ikon series for SABC in its second season.Rainbow also supports and co-produces independent films with filmmakers from South Africa and incorporates skills training in all aspects of filmmaking.(2007 Vuna Awards) Producer; DOP; Off-Line EditorProvincial and local government awards for best practices. Commissioned to travel to cities which were short listed to win and film the city and its mayor/ municipal manager talking about their projects. The film was then shown as a final presentation during the Vuna Award Ceremonies on the 5th of December in Johannesburg last year. My role was the logistical planning and production, filming, and on-line and off-line editing of some of the videos.

    • "Journey of a Seed" Producer; Cameraman; Editor
      • Jan 2005 - 2007

      Did Preliminary research on documentary concerning issues and effects of Genetically Modified foods in South Africa and Africa. Did not receive the funding for this and began working on Sacred Sites.

    • Co-founder
      • Jan 2006 - 2008

      Created a non-profit organization, which focuses on media support for other non-profits and Organizations as well as creating compelling film documentaries for international viewers.A follow-up film documentary, "In the Absence of Men" which will focus on the immigration issues between Chile and Peru was also in the pipelines but funding fell through.

    • Co-producer; Cinematographer; Editor
      • Jun 2006 - Sep 2007

      finished a film documentary in Mexico where I spent three months filming and editing on location. Film is in post-production and will be ready for distribution early 2008. Focus Market will be Latin America and North America.; Producer; Cameraman; EditorProduced a 30-minute film documenting a 7-day Biopolotics seminar, which took place in Johannesburg as part of a research for a film documentary on the issues of GMO's in South Africa. Participants included Scientists, Politicians, Professors, Government officials, etc. from all over the globe.

    • Production Manager
      • Apr 2007 - Apr 2007

      Status: International Production: Catalogue (France)

    • Freelance Stills production manager
      • Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

      A few of the production companies worked for:Production: Elle MagazineProduction Company

    • Production Manager
      • Mar 2006 - Mar 2006

      Production: Catalogue (German)Production Company

    • Production Manager
      • Feb 2001 - Feb 2006

      Status: InternationalProduction: Catalogue (Holland)Production Company

Education

  • Ithaca College
    bachelor of arts and science, anthropology
  • staples high school
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Cultural Anthropology

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