Action Mama
The story of Salamatu, a young activist fighting for the right of education of girls in Ghana.
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Documentary DP
- Sound Designer
Gustavo S.
Washington, DC, USA
$600 - $800 / Day
About
Gustavo García Solares is a multimedia artist from Guatemala City, with a diverse portfolio spanning over 10 years, working as a filmmaker, photographer, and musician. He focuses on creating visuals that convey captivating narratives on marginality, belonging, and identity by weaving together different artistic expressions. Throughout his work, Gustavo incorporates a human rights perspective, focusing on communities that have experienced historical discrimination, and lack access to art.
Top Services
- Senior Editor
- Documentary DP
- Sound Designer
Top Projects
A Song Left Recorded
My first feature documentary film. Amparito and Willy - the Guatelinda Duo - have been playing original music for 30 years and have never recorded a song. Faced with the adverse and with an advanced age on top, they are presented with the opportunity to capture their work, once and for all. Directed, filmed and edited by Gustavo García Solares Sound Post Production: German Alvarez Animations and Graphic Design: Jacobo Castañeda
- Creative Director
- Senior Editor
- Documentary DP
- Senior Producer / Project Manager
Living is Rhythm, man
A percussionist presents us rhythm as a vehicle to interpret his existence. Directed and edited by Gustavo García Solares Direction of photography: Bladimir Nolasco and Alexis Baudot Color Grading: Felipe Martínez Production Assistance: Edver Rivas and Christine Crépin Produced by Kinomada
- Senior Editor
- Sound Designer
- Non-Fiction Film Director
El Lab Sessions
EL LAB is a space for central american youth to use music and video to rise awareness and act on social issues. Direction and editing: Gustavo García Solares Direction of photography: Bladimir Nolasco Sound recording: Edenilson "Dabú" Rivas Audio post production: Iván Velasco
- Creative Director
- Senior Editor
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Senior Producer / Project Manager
- Sound Designer
#CampusMeToo
#CampusMeToo: In Kenya 49% of female students have experienced sexual harassment from university staff. But now they are breaking the silence under the slogan Nina Power, meaning "I have power” in Swahili. With the support of ActionAid Kenya, Global Platform Kenya and UN Women students are mobilizing around the Kenyan campuses to put an end to sexual harassment. Direction, DP and editing: Gustavo García Solares Production: Global Platform Kenya
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Documentary DP
The Usurpers - No Solution
Music video for punk rock band The Usurpers. Filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Creative Director
- Senior Editor
- Commercial DP
- Colorist
Equipment
Video
- 4K video camera
- DSLR or equivalent
Video
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- Event Photographer
- Digital Content Creator
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Non-Fiction Film Director
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Transcriber
- Sound Designer
- Colorist
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Creative Director
- Senior Editor
- Podcast Producer
- Translator
- Senior Producer / Project Manager
- Art Director
Miscellaneous