BIOGRAPHY
Born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Adrián Gutiérrez began to go into Cinema in the year 2002, when he worked in the areas of Sound and Production of several amateur short films. That same year he created the group Mientras+Mejor (which translation to english would be The More, the Merrier), getting together more than 200 people with the purpose of stimulating the creation of cinema and the collaboration between the enthusiasts of this art in his native city.
Through this initiative, Adrián produced several short films before he got the chance to participate as Producer in a feature-length film and a medium-lenght film in whose developments he invested nearly two and a half years. Even though these projects did not get to be green-lighted, these experiences helped him to obtain knowledge of the cinema industry, which Adrián complemented with a series of Courses, Workshops and Certificates on Cinema with professors like Jorge Bolado, Silvia Macip, Pepe Quintanilla, and reknown documentarist Juan Carlos Rulfo.
Looking to extend his preparation, Adrián decided to leave for Madrid, Spain, not without first directing some institutional, experimental and music videos and working as a Production Assistant in numerous TV commercials for the Publicity Agency Cinco3.
Upon his arrival to Madrid in 2005 to study the career of Film and TV Direction in Escuela TAI (Escuela Superior de Artes y Espectáculos), Adrián directed several short films, among them stand out "Madrid, 9 meses, 16mm" (Madrid, 9 months, 16mm), "Under the Leaves", and "La Mano Izquierda" (The Left Hand), as well as the documentary "Mi Reflejo en el Televisor" (My Reflection on the TV). In addition, he also acted as Director of Photography in the short film "El Principiante" (The Amateur), filmed in 16mm.
In 2007, Adrián made in Monterrey a documentary on global warming for an ecological technology company. Next year he devoted himself to the production of his short film "El Problema" (The Math Problem), as well as working as First and Second Assistant Director, Original Music Composer and Audio designer en several short films shot in 35mm, and as First Assistant Director in the medium-lenght film "Una Luna Perfecta" (A Perfect Moon), of Spanish director pre-selected for the Academy Awards Daniel Chamorro.
Nowadays, Adrián Gutiérrez is developing a TV show of comedy sketches for the Latin-American television.
CURRICULUM VITAE
2005-2008
Film and TV Direction (Career) - Escuela Superior de Artes y Espectáculos (TAI). Madrid, Spain
2005
Sony HDW-F900 (Product Training Program) - Imparted by Broadcast and Professional Group Mexico. Monterrey, Mexico
Musical Production (Course) - Escuela Audio 110db, professor: Javier Lara. Monterrey, Mexico
2003
Cineminutes (Workshop) - Cineteca/Fototeca de Nuevo León, professor: Juan Carlos Rulfo. Monterrey, Mexico
35mm Photography Intermediate Level (Workshop) - Espejo Fotografía. Monterrey, Mexico
2002
Cinema Production (Certificate) - Voladero Espacio Cultural. Monterrey, Mexico
Film Direction (Course) - Universidad del Cine AMCI, professor: Jorge Bolado. Monterrey, Mexico
Introduction to Cinema Industry (Course) - Universidad del Cine AMCI, professor: Raúl Aguíñiga. Monterrey, Mexico
Acting for Film (Course) - Universidad del Cine AMCI, professor: Guillermo Sarquis. Monterrey, Mexico
Introduction to Directing Actors (Course) - Universidad del Cine AMCI, professor: Silvia Macip. Monterrey, Mexico
2001
Cinema Appreciation (Certificate) - Cineteca/Fototeca de Nuevo León. Monterrey, Mexico
"Regalísimo"
TV spots.
Production Assistant
Dir.: Fredy Garza
Client: Tomatísimo
Format: 35mm
February 2009, Monterrey, Mexico
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Una Luna Perfecta
Medium-length film.
First Assistant Director
Dir.: Daniel Chamorro
Format: HD
September 2008, Segovia and Ciudad Real, Spain
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El Arriero
Feature film.
Production Assistant (Madrid Unit)
Dir.: Guillermo Calle
Format: 35mm
August 2008, Madrid, Spain
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El Problema
Short film.
Director, Scriptwriter and Audio designer
Format: 35mm
June 2008, Madrid, Spain
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El Charco
Short film.
Original Music and Audio designer
Dir.: Héctor Domínguez-Viguera
Format: 35mm
June 2008, Madrid, Spain
--
In Sha'llah
Short film.
Second Assitant Director
Dir.: David Delgado
Format: 35mm
April 2008, Toledo, Spain
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Tras la Barra
Short film.
First Assistant Director
Dir.: Kaire Russ
Format: 35mm
April 2008, Madrid, Spain
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Dancer's Dances
Experimental video.
Original Music
Dir.: Juliana Leyva
Format: Animation with still photography
December 2007, Madrid, Spain
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El Calentamiento Global
Documentary/Corporative video.
Director, Producer, Photographer (Still and Video), Editor and Original Music
Client: Ecofreeze International
Format: MiniDV and still digital photography
October 2007, Monterrey, Mexico
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Madrid, 9 meses, 16mm
Short film.
Director and Scriptwriter
Format: 16mm
May 2007, Madrid, Spain
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Monster
Short film.
First Assistant Director
Dir.: Christian Meinhardt
Format: 16mm
April 2007, Madrid, Spain
--
Under the Leaves
Short film.
Director, Scriptwriter and Original Music
Format: MiniDV
March 2007, Madrid, Spain
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"Morning Birds" – Pájaro Sunrise
Music video.
Camera Assistant
Dir.: Pedro Collantes
Format: MiniDV
February 2007, Madrid, Spain
--
Mi Reflejo en el Televisor
Documentary.
Director and Reporter
Formato: MiniDV
December 2006, Madrid, Spain
--
"Tercer Informe de Gobierno"
TV spot.
Production Assistant
Dir.: Norberto Nuñez
Client: Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León
Format: HD
August 2006, Monterrey, Mexico
--
El Elefante Rosa
Short film.
Camera Operator
Dir.: Kaire Russ
Format: 16mm
June 2006, Madrid, Spain
--
La Mano Izquierda
Short film.
Director, Scriptwriter and Cinematographer
Format: MiniDV
April 2006, Madrid, Spain
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El Principiante
Short film.
Cinematographer
Dir.: Elsa Molinos
Format: 16mm
March 2006, Madrid, Spain
--
Camila
Short film.
Camera Operator and Original Music
Dir.: Manuela Spinosa
Format: MiniDV
January 2006, Madrid, Spain
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"Por México"
TV spots (Presidental political pre-campaign).
Production Assistant
Dir.: Norberto Nuñez
Client: PRI - Arturo Montiel
Format: 35mm
August 2005, Toluca, Mexico
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"Dime a dónde vas"
TV spot.
Camera Assistant
Dir.: Heber Corona
Client: Desarrollo Urbano de Nuevo León
Format: HD
July 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"Conciencia de Ahorro del Agua"
TV spots.
Production Assistant
Dir.: Ricardo Villagrán
Client: Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey
Format: HD
July 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"Vámonos derecho"
TV spots (Presidential political pre-campaign).
Production Assistant
Dir.: Norberto Nuñez
Client: PRI - Enrique Martínez y Martínez
Format: 35mm
July 2005, Saltillo, Mexico
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"Cumbre de Seguridad de Nuevo León"
TV spot (Governor's message).
Production Assistant
Dir.: Norberto Nuñez
Client: Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León
Format: HD
June 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"Outdoor Challenge" closing act
Reality-show.
Camera Assistant
Client: Televisa and Turismo del Estado de Nuevo León
Format: HD
June 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
--
"Avances y Resultados"
TV spots.
Production Assistant
Dir.: Norberto Nuñez
Client: Agua y Drenaje de Monterrey
Format: Digital SP
June 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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Muknal
Promotional trailer for feature film.
Producer
Dir.: Jesús Chávez
Format: MiniDV
March 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
--
Volume
Experimental video.
Co-director and Editor
Dir.: Eduardo Corral and Adrián Gutiérrez
Format: MiniDV
March 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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Rastro
Experimental video.
Co-director and Editor
Dir.: Eduardo Corral and Adrián Gutiérrez
Format: Digital photography
March 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"Robovidens/Sid Vicious" – Robosapiens
Music video/multimedia.
Director and Editor
Format: Stock video
February 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"Spiritualized" – Robosapiens
Music video/multimedia.
Director, Editor and Cameraman
Format: MiniDV
February 2005, Monterrey, Mexico
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"No Soy el Aire" – Grupo Exo
Music video.
Director and Editor
Format: MiniDV
October 2004, Monterrey, Mexico
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Tercer Octante
Promotional video.
Camera Director, Assitant Editor
Client: Tercer Octante Representaciones
Format: MiniDV
June 2003, Monterrey, Mexico
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Con Radio, Sin Radio
Short film.
Producer and Editor
Dir.: Raúl González
Format: Digital Hi8
June 2002, Monterrey, Mexico
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Mate al Pastor
Short film.
Production Assistant
Dir. Samuel Almaguer
Format: Digital Hi8
March 2002, Monterrey, Mexico
Additional Work Experience
2009 - 2008
Free-lance Production Assistant - Filmik Group, a division of Cinco3 agency. Monterrey, Mexico
Free-lance Photographer and Cameraman - ADX Photo & Video. Monterrey, Mexico
2008-2006
Film Store Manager and Editor-in-chief of the online magazine (more than 100 pubished articles) - Starscafe (movies and videogames online store). Madrid, Spain
2006
Editor - Manuel Gallardo Producciones. Monterrey, Mexico
2005
Production Assistant - Filmik Group, a division of Cinco3 agency. Monterrey, Mexico
2004-2005
Editorial Board and Columnist - Mandarina Magazine (local film, music and arts mag), Mandarina Producciones. Monterrey, Mexico
2003-2005
Free-lance Graphic Designer - Independent. Mexico
2001-2004
Co-owner and General Manager - EC3C Eventos (event organization company). Monterrey, Mexico
Languages
Spanish: 100%
English: 95%
French: 50%
Italian: 30%
Software
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere
Sony Vegas
Adobe Photoshop
Reason
Sound Forge
Word
Excel