Luis Castro

Experience

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  RCTV International

  Dec 2001 - Apr 2002

  Production Assistant/ Web Site News Writer
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  Magica 99.1FM, Venezuela

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2003

  Radio Producer

  I was the Producer of a three editions Radio News that included information in politics, economy, live interviews, sports and entertainment. I researched, prioritized and wrote the content for the radio presenters and the technical operators. I reported directly to the Station General Manager. www.magicafm.comI was assigned to cover the Football World Cup Korea/ Japan 2002, giving me the opportunity to broadcast live commentary and analysis throughout the tournament. I also worked covering the Venezuelan Baseball Winter League as a commentator and journalist. Show less

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  ExpressNews

  Mar 2004 - Jul 2004

  Sports Researcher, Writer and Editor

  My main duties included selection, preparation and writing of the informative sport content. I also managed skilled staff including collaborators, designers and photographers.I prepared and wrote a section dedicated to Latino footballers in the English Premiership, who were not very well known.www.expressnews.uk.com

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  Discovering Latin America

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2010

  Head of Logistics
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  Hispan TV

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  TV Producer

  I was in charge of the production of TV series: Epílogo (A weekly book review programme) and Cinepolítico (a weekly film review programme).

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  Press TV

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  TV Producer
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  Venispa

  Jan 2015 - now

  • During his role as a Production Manager was responsible for more than 30 documentaries and more than 35 TV programs in different locations around the world (USA, France, Spain, Libya, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Hawaii among others).• Developed a football format series with Latino players in Europe called “Fuera del Área” which is getting a lot of attention within sport broadcasters and recently commissioned by beIN Sports.• Created and produced a round table current affair TV Series called “Guayoyo” filmed in 12 countries in Latin America.• Handle the tasks of selecting creative team as well as perform approval of the shooting schedule, script, locations and budget.• Responsible for all financial aspects associated with program, including developing budgets and ensuring proper revenue from advertising and product placement.• Control the production of TV documentaries and programs, originating, commissioning, selecting and preparing programs and story ideas items of global news across a wide agenda.• A long range of productions were commissioned and produced independently for international networks in Russia, Venezuela, Iran, Argentina, Lebanon, Qatar and the United States. Show less "Fuera del Área" is my latest adventure in the TV production world.I am the creator of this new format which will attract all football fans to discover the real everyday life of international super stars while the viewer will enjoy fun and interesting sections.I have been working on this project for over a year now and we are in the last stage of launching the Series in an important top Sport Channel.Programme name: Fuera del Área (Outside the area)Presenter: Alexandra Rentería (Colombia / Great Britain) Producer and Director: Luis Castro (Venezuela / Great Britain)Production company; Venispa Ltd. (Great Britain) Distribution: SouthriseTV Ltd. (Great Britain)Programme Format: Programme type “Docu-reality”.Duration: 25 minutes Video format: Full HD 1080iNumber of episodes in the series: 24 per seasonNetwork: beIN Sports http://www.beinsports.com/Territories: USA, Canada, Spain and MENA.Recording locations: Footballers’ residences. The interviewees’ favourite places. Footage of the corresponding cities. Football club facilities. List of countries for recording: England, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Portugal, Turkey.Trailer EP_01: https://vimeo.com/southrisetv/trailerfueradelareaTwitter: @Fuera_del_AreaInstagram: fueradelareatvFacebook: www.facebook.com/Fueradarea Show less

  • Director and TV Producer

    Jan 2012 - now

  • Fuera del Área

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Producer

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  IRL "In Real Life"

  I developed, Produced and Directed a Docu-Reality format for GinxTV focusing this time on eSports personalities.The series is called "IRL" and the second season is broadcasting on Ginx eSports TV.The Series centres on the lifestyle of the best Esports personalities in the UK and Europe. We get deep into personal lives and histories; the highlights and lowlights - and we show that this career is not without its human challenges. We are making a thought provoking, through-the-key-hole look into the personal lives, likes and dislikes, their daily routines, and we’ll meet family, friends, and key persons.Show Title: IRL “In real Life”Number of Seasons and Episodes: Season 01 x 12 EpisodesSeason 02 x 6 EpisodesEpisodes Length: 24 minutesProduction year: 2016-2018Producer and Director: Luis CastroA Venispa Production for GinxTVTwitter: @IRLtvSeries Show less

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  RT

  Mar 2017 - now

  Presenter & Producer "Cartas sobre la Mesa"

  I am Producing and Hosting and TV Debate Round Table series about current affairs in Latin American. The series is recorded in different countries with experts from different fields who discussed the most pertinent current events.We have previously recorded in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, Pto. Rico, Rep. Dominicana, México, Spain and London.