Curriculum Vitae
JOSE LUIS ARANDA NUCAMENDI Calle Central #393, Col. Centro, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México. CP 29000 jlarandanu@gmail.com | +52 (961)1271601
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CHIAPAS RADIO, TELEVISION AND FILM SYSTEM Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | www.radiotvycine.chiapas.gob.mx State of Chiapas primary public media system Producer and Director of TV Series Sept 2015 – Dec 2015 • Produced and directed TV series “Life Connections, The Biosphere Reserves of Chiapas” resulting in 8 TV Episodes, 16 TV capsules, 16 radio spots and series of postproduction.. EL TRIUNFO BIOSPHERE RESERVE CONSERVATION FUND Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | www.fondoeltriunfo.org A non-government organization dedicated to the conservation of the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve Communication Strategy Consultant and Water Fund Coordinator June 2012 - Present • Designed the first communication strategy for the organization. • Coordinated the design and implementation of the first financial and technical mechanism for Integrated Water Management and Climate Change Adaptation in Mexico • Coordinated the technical studies and the design of a project portfolio with the highest return of investment in terms of environmental services. Completed the first socio-economical studies that measure the economical value of environmental services of the Sierra Madre of Chiapas. • Coordinated three conservation projects, replicating for the first time a successful model of water management outside the El Triunfo Reserve. • Systematized the first image archive of the region, focused on water, species and people. • Drafted proposal and earned grant to produce the first radio-drama with environmental issues in Chiapas, now being replicated in Guatemala. • Co-Produced the first theater play to raise awareness regarding Natural Protected Areas, biodiversity, water and climate change, being the first commercial theater play with 100 representations in Chiapas. FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST AND CINEMATOGRAPHER Around the world | www.joseluisaranda.com Photojournalist July 2006 - Present • Published more than 100 articles as a photographer in México and Canada. Focused on travel, ecology, culture, art, and nature conservation. Publications included: National Geographic, Travel and Leisure Mexico, Life & Style, and others. • Highlighted articles: o A Hole in the Heart of the Earth. Silver mines in Wirikuta, San Luis Potosí. 2011 o The Dogon Country. Etno-tourism in Mali. 2010. o A perfect World. Agro-tourism in Sri Lanka. 2009. Cinematographer July 2004 - Present • Worked as director of photography in documentary feature films focused on the subjects of social activism, art and science, nature and spirituality, illegal migration and collaborative economics. • Filmed projects in Sri Lanka, Central America, Western Africa and Mexico; collaborated with universities, art councils, local governments and non government organizations; financed by numerous institutions. • Highlighted films as cinematographer: o Autrement. Documentary. Third World Network, Postproduction Award DOCSDF. 2014 o Human Eagles. Documentary. Open City Works. Canadá-México, 2009 o Superamigos. Documentary. Canada Council of Arts. 2006. Best Film at the National Geographic All Roads Film Festival 2007
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Curriculum Vitae ARTICLE XIX Mexico City | www.article19.org London-based human rights organization with a specific mandate and focus on the defense and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide. Campaign Producer November 2007 - April 2008 • Produced and conceptualized the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Campaign for Article 19 Mexico, entitled “Make the Connection”. Researched, organized and drafted the contents of the Campaign.
EDUCATION IBEROAMERICAN UNIVERSITY | Mexico City Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Audiovisual Media Jan 2000 - Dec 2004 • Created and directed the Kinoki University Film Festival, • Center for Indigenous Arts, Language and Literature Organized and classified 16,000 photographs on religious, political, cultural and everyday events of the communities in Chiapas, e , México Continued Education • Collective Creation Photography Workshop, Salón Luz, Mexico (Nov 2015) • Photojournalism Workshop, Salón Luz, Mexico (March 2015) • Diploma in Local Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation, CATIE, Mexico (June – October 2014) • Strategy Participatory Planning, Chiapas Arts and Science University, Mexico (October 2013)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Awards and Recognition • Nominated for Fellowship TED Program, NYC, 2011 • Nominated for Program for Media Artists of the Rockefeller Foundation, NYC, 2005 • Best Photography at the CortoCinema Film Festival, Mexico, 2005 Teaching Experience • Audiovisual Language Course, University of Mexico State, 2010 • Video Production Course, Jinukun Network, Benin, 2009
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