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Adrian Vasquez De Velasco

Adrian Vasquez De Velasco

Technical Director, Camera Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    XR Producer/EP & Independent Filmmaker

  • Education

    • A & M Consolidated High School

      2003 - 2007
      High School Diploma concentration in Media Technology, Production, and Broadcasting Summa Cum Laude (4.0+)

      Activities and Societies: National Merit Scholar; SkillsUSA 2007 National Champion in Television Production; staged and participated in school film festivals and charity concert; co-anchor of school news broadcast; performer in school theatre; school newspaper cartoonist; elected member of student government; JV tennis. A&M Consolidated High School is a public high school located in College Station, Texas.

    • Akademie múzických umění v Praze

      2009 - 2009
      35mm Production Program at FAMU

      Activities and Societies: Awarded double production allotment. Intensive program in writing, directing, and producing with cinematography component. FAMU (Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts) in Prague, Czechia, is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious film schools. FAMU alumni include Jiri Menzel (Closely Watched Trains) and Milos Forman (Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest).

    • New York University

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Film and Television Production at Tisch School of the Arts Honors Scholar, Founder's Day Award, Dean's List

      Activities and Societies: Directed and produced a feature film for senior thesis. Varsity Crew team, Tisch Sight & Sound Showcase New York University's Tisch School of the Arts is among the most competitive film schools in the world. Founded in 1965, Tisch is one of the nation's leading centers for professional training and scholarship and research in the performing and media arts.

  • Experience

    • BCS-TV & Multimedia

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Technical Director, Camera Operator

      Produced a multi-camera studio show ("Tigerland" with Tom Turbiville) aired by a regional broadcaster covering Texas high school football, featuring original game footage and interviews with outstanding local athletes.

    • New York University Tisch School of the Arts

      Sept 2008 - May 2011

      Science of Cinematography; professor Gordon Arkenberg. Taught post-production and editing systems to graduate and undergrad film students and faculty.

      • Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2011 - May 2011

      • Post Production Specialist

        Sept 2008 - May 2011

    • Independent

      Jan 2011 - now
      Independent Filmmaker & Video Journalist

      I write, direct, and produce narrative and documentary films including a feature shot in the Brazilian Amazon exploring the effects of globalization on the indigenous people of the rainforest.Produced a series of cinematic science and math explainers for Quanta Magazine's Pulitzer Prize-winning video team, distilling highly complex concepts for a mass audience with expert interviews, compelling narrative, and best-in-class animation (10M+ views).

    • Total Cinema

      Apr 2013 - now
      Creative Director & Executive Producer

      I run a creative production studio specializing in XR technologies, creating award-winning immersive experiences in a dynamic agency setting.Won 50+ bids from high-profile clients such as Disney, Meta, Gannett, Quartz, the Great Courses, and the Wall Street Journal.Part of the team that won the Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking new ground with the first use of 360° video and VR in journalism.Member of the crew that won the Virtual Cinema Jury Award at the 2019 SXSW film festival.Staged the first live theatre/virtual reality hybrid production in competition at the 2019 Venice Biennale film festival. Show less

    • Koncept VR

      Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
      Creative Director & XR Producer

      Retained to kickstart a full service production studio for early VR innovators.Hired and led a team of full-time producers, artists, and designers.Won new business and created Webby and Shorty Award-winning work for the Metropolitan Museum, Vox, Anthem, and the New York Times.

    • Assemble

      Mar 2020 - May 2021
      Content Writer

      Wrote multiple engaging and instructive articles for Assemble Magazine on film & TV production, design, and best practices for media companies and creative professionals.

    • Agile Lens: Immersive Design

      Apr 2023 - now
      XR Producer

      Part of a team of XR creators innovating on design tools for virtual and augmented reality, on-set virtual production, and other immersive media applications in architecture, live events, and everything in between. I work closely with key stakeholders on business development and production.Agile Lens is a full-service XR design and consulting group specializing in custom solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI / SSI Diving Certification

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      Digiday Award, Best Branded Content (An Arctic Economy Awakens) Digiday Awards 2019 VR Producer & 360° Cinematographer for Quartz.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      SXSW Film Festival, Jury Award for Best Interactive (Runnin') SXSW 2019 Assistant Director for Double Eye Studios.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      Shorty Award (The Met 360° Project) Shorty Awards 2017 VR Producer for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      Webby Award, Best Culture Video (The Met 360° Project) Webby Awards 2017 VR Producer for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      Webby Award (Circle of Life 360: The Lion King on Broadway) Webby Awards 2016 Director & Producer for Disney Theatrical.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      Edward R. Murrow Award, Best Use of Video (Harvest of Change) Edward R. Murrow Awards 2015 VR Producer & 360° Cinematographer for Gannett Digital.
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      NYU Tisch Sight & Sound Showcase Selection - 2008
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      SkillsUSA National Championship, Winner, Best Television Production - 2007
    • Awarded to Adrian Vasquez De Velasco
      National Merit Scholarship - 2006