Born in Cali, Colombia and with a great passion for photography since he was a little boy, Diego Jimenez was predetermined to see life through the magic box. Due to his humanistic nature he embarks himself on a career path as a social communicator at the Universidad del Valle. During this period photography workshops and passion for the still picture is kept as a constant. Giving his first steps as an entrepreneur with some college friends he started doing video clips for local rock bands and also had the opportunity to develop a campaign of social interest for mayor’s office of Cali. Due to its great success that opened many doors on a professional level for him.
Slowly he became immersed in the world of audiovisual production and with the sole purpose of learning new skills as a cameraman, he begins to be interested in being a Steadycam operator. He travels to the U.S.A where he began his journey as a Steadycam operator, to finally come back to Colombia where he got taught by Giani Mamoloti.
Simultaneously, in 1998, taking advantage of his trip to America is formed as a Photography Director specialized in the use of natural light, he also continues his studies in different branches of the visual arts.
From this moment on he began to work on multiple projects as a cameraman and steadycam operator in his native country. By the year 2004 he began to take his first steps as a photography director. His experience and human qualities enabled him to gain ground in the field of film, so much so that his first film (Todos Tus Muertos) was the winner of multiple awards, including the prestigious Sundance Festival for his work as photography director. Since that time, the quality of his wor has earned him recognition that allowed him to work on various projects for T.V series with RCN, Caracol and Fox-Telecolombia. His highest ideal as a professional is to be able retain his ingenuity, and address his work with humility, because in his own words is a profession where you never stop learning and everyone has something to teach you.
Films
SIEMPREVIVA (2014)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:KLYCH LOPEZ
SULTAN (2014) PANAMA.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:ENRIQUE CASTRO
MAGALLANES (2014) PERÚ.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:SALVADOR DEL SOLAR
CIUDAD DELIRIO (2013)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:CHUS GUTIERREZ
UNA OBRA DE TEATRO (2012)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION / DIRECTOR: MARIA GAMBOA
TODOS TUS MUERTOS (2010)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION / DIRECTOR: CARLOS MORENO
International competition
SUNDANCE 2011
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM 2011
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL 2011
LA SANGRE Y LA LLUVIA (2008)
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
DOCTOR ALEMÁN (2007)
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: TOM SCHREIBER
PERRO COME PERRO (2006)
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: CARLOS MORENO
AL FINAL DEL ESPECTRO (2005)
STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JUAN FELIPE OROZCO
GRINGO WEDDING (2005)
STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: TAS SALINI
LA ESQUINA (2004)
STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: RAUL GARCIA
EL CARRO (2003)
STEADICAM/ DIRECTOR: LUIS ORJUELA
EL BAUL ROSADO (2003)
STEADICAM/ DIRECTORA: LIBIA ESTELLA GÓMEZ
CALICALABOZO (1997)
CAMERA & STEADICAM /DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
Short Films
ARTEMIS AND THE ASTRONAUT (2015) NEW YORK. USA
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:LAUREN LEE
HERENCIA (2014) ESPAÑA
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:DANIEL HOLGUIN
QUINNY (2014) NEW YORK.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTOR:LAUREN LEE
VISTE A CRISTINA EL 8 DE MARZO (2012)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION/DIRECTORA: MARITZA BLANCO
COLLAR DE PERLAS TNT PROYECTO 48 (2007)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION / DIRECTOR: KLYCH LÓPEZ
VUELTA DE HOJA (2002)
STEADICAM/ DIRECTOR: CARLOS HERNANDEZ
CUANDO VUELVAS DE TUS MUERTES (2002)
STEADICAM/ DIRECTOR: CARLOS MARIO URREA
ALGUIEN MATÓ ALGO (1999)
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
T.V
FOX-TELECOLOMBIA-PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION (2015)
AZUCAR, T.V. series directed by Carlos Moreno-Monica Botero
FOX –TELECOLOMBIA-PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION(2013)
CUMBIA NINJA, T.V. series directed by Felipe Martinez-Riccardo Grabrielle
CMO-PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION(2012)
Bazurto, T.V. series directed by Liliana Bocanegra
CMO –DIRECTOR DE FOTOGRAFIA
La Promesa, T.V. series directed by Klych Lopez (2011)
INDIA CATALINA AWARD 2012 FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY ON A T.V SERIES
CMO – PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION
Correo de Inocentes, T.V. series directed by Klych López (2010)
FOX-TELECOLOMBIA – PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION
Tiempo Final, chapter El quirófano (2008)
Tiempo Final, chapter El secuestro (2008)
CANAL CARACOL – PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTION
Cabezote El Cartel 2ª Unidad (2008)
Shock awards (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)
Cartagena Look (2007, 2006 y 2005)
Circo Romano (2007)
Nada más que la verdad (2007)
Dígalo cantando (2007)
Cabezote Nadie es eterno en el mundo (2007)
Final Desafío (2006)
Reality Nómadas (2005)
Final de Chicas Aguila (2005)
TELESET – PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
Noticiero Sony (2009)
El jugador (2007)
Isla de los Famosos (2005)
CITY TV – PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
Reinado Bogotá Real (2006)
Programa Mucha Música (1999 – 2002)
Videos musicales
VIDEO CLIPS
CUMBIA NINJA: OJOS EN LA ESPALDA
Photography Director/Director: Felipe Martinez
LA SUCURSAL, canción: LA SANGRE Y LA LLUVIA
Photography Director/Director ANDRES ZAMORA
PETER MAJARRES,Canción El CABALLERO
Photography Director/Director:Director:ANDRES BARRAGAN
DR KRAPULA, canción: Bam
Photography Director/ DIRECTOR: KLYCH LÓPEZ
VERONICA OROZCO, canción: Las Bragas
CAMERA / DIRECTOR: FELIPE DOTHEÉ
FONSECA, canción: Te mando flores.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
SIDESTEPPER, canción: Deja.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
MAGNATE Y VALENTINO, REGGAETON
STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: LUIS MARTINEZ
MAIA, canción: Ingenuidad.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR:
JORGE CELEDON, canción:
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR:
JUAN GABRIEL, canción:
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JOSE LUIS RUGELES
ANDRES CABAS, canción: Ana maría.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: FELIPE DOTTÉ
LA PESTILENCIA, canción: Soñar Despierto.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: JORGE NAVAS
ULTRAGENO, canción: Ultrágeno.
CAMERA & STEADICAM / DIRECTOR: ALESSANDRO ANGULO
Commercials
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR:
RCN COMERCIALES:
CONCURSO NACIONAL DE CUENTO – AV VILLAS- AZÚCAR INCAUCA
SEÑAL COLOMBIA
CAMPAÑA NUEVA IMAGEN 2009
AGRESTE PRODUCCIONES:
LEXICON – INGLES SIN BARRERAS – COMPUTACIÓN SIN BARRERAS –
REVISTA MOTOR – EL TIEMPO – LEGO
VIDEOBASE:
FERRASA – COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE TELEVISIÓN
SANCHO:
EL TIEMPO – PERIÓDICO HOY.
Camera Man
MOVISTAR, COCA-COLA, POSTOBON, CHEVROLET, MOVIE CITY, ALPINA, TELECOM, SEDAL, AGUILA LIGHT, OLA, TOYOTA COROLLA, PEPTOBISMOL, KOLA ROMAN, DAVIVIENDA, AQUAFRESH, PONY MALTA, CITY TV, GASEOSAS SAN ANDRÉS, ARROZ ROA, MAC POLLO, MAGGIE, CREM HELADO, PILSEN, GENERALLI, HELADO CAPRICHO, SUMMA, BALOTO, ARIEL, NESTLE, KELLOG´S, EL COLOMBIANO, COMCEL, BON BON BUM, ZENÚ, LECHE KLIM, ETB, TELECOM, ALMACENES LEY, CONEXIÓN COLOMBIA, PANTENE PRO V, SOCIEDAD DE LOS SUEÑOS, Mc DONALDS, ELLA, LA FINA, BELLSOUTH, ALCALDÍA DE CALI, CARACOL, BANCOLOMBIA, CORONA, TEXACO, CHICLETS ADAMS, TENNIS LAMAS, MILO, PAÑALES PEQUEÑÍN, CINECOLOMBIA, PAT PRIMO, TRANSITO, BLANCOX, CINE COLOMBIA, BALOTO, AV VILLAS, LEONA, COMPAQ, ARROZ ROA, AZUCAR, HILACOL, AMERICAN EXPRESS.
Documetaries
TECNOLOGIA EN EL FUTBOL (2013)
NAT GEO-FOX TELECOLOMBIA
Photography Director
VIVIENDO POSITIVAMENTE (2013)
NatGeo-Fox Telecolombia
Photography Director
Dirección:Gustavo Loza-Carlos Sorín
A LOS 15 UNO YA ES GRANDE
Velvet Dragonfly – Photography Director (2009)
RUN OR DIE
Videobase – Photography Director (2008)
EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS
Canal Caracol – Photography Director (2007-2008)
CIUDADANO ESCOBAR
Camera / Director: Sergio Cabrera (2002)
PARQUEADAS EN DOMINGO
Nominación Premio India Catalina Mejor documental 1994
Camera & Co-direction / Director: Tania Arboleda / Diego Jiménez
ROSTROS Y RASTROS
UV TV – Camera & Photography Director (1994 – 1996)