Carlos Negrete

> Experienced public speaker with solid interpersonal skills.
> A strong talent for written and verbal communication.
> Media Culture and Narrative teacher, screenwriter and photographer.
> Profesional pianist, proficient in Musicology.
> Knowledgeable in Copyright, Security Protocols and Social Psychology.
> Committed with accurate research and verified information.

Film and Video Production Teacher | Antonia Bookshop & Independent
2021 - Present | Designed and taught a workshop for teenagers, covering the full production process of multi-purpose video content, including planning, screenwriting, photography, directing, music, sound, and editing. Emphasized the use of everyday resources like smartphones to create high-quality videos on a budget. Focused on creating content in both traditional horizontal and vertical format, recognizing the significance of platforms like TikTok in contemporary consumer engagement.

Freelance Piano Composer
2022 - Present | Created musical compositions to enhance short films and theatrical presentations, crafting soundscapes to amplify the visual and emotional experience.

Producer and Director | Portamento Films
2015 - Present | Filmmaker responsible for overseeing the coordination of logistics, legal procedures, and creative aspects for our independent film production house. Led the specific aesthetic approach and artistic languages for projects optimized for diverse platforms, including smartphones, computer screens, and cinematic presentations. Written and directed Highest Bidder (2018), a short film selected for the International Mix Mexico Festival and premiered at the National Cinematheque, produced with a crew of 20 people. Created Legacy (2015), which participated in the international rally The 48 Hour Film Project with a crew of 10 people. Composer for the music of our main projects.

Bilingual IB Film and Drama Teacher | The Anglo Mexican Foundation
2018 - 2019 | Teacher for 3 groups of International Baccalaureate (IB) students. Translated academic contents and developed the syllabus, including Creative Writing, Media Language and Production. Coordinated social events, supervised and designed public presentations for the projects made by the academic community.

Theatrical Music Director | Qool Company
2012 - 2014 | Directed musical arrangements for the official Broadway adaptation of Avenue Q for Mexico. Translated scripts and coordinated a cast of 15 actors.

Bachelor's Degree in Communication
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA

English - Bilingual, Expert Proficiency (CEFR C2)