Born in Barcelona in 1954, studied Graphic Design and Photography at the "Escola de Disseny Eina" in Barcelona and graduated in Theory of Contemporary Arts at the "Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona".

From 1972 till 1979 worked as a press photographer (Diari de Barcelona, Mundo Diario, Triunfo, Cambio 16, Interviu). And from 1979 aims his professional activity towards the cinema.

He is Director of Photography since 1984 working for productions of all types in cinema, television and comercials.
 

FEATURE FILMS:

AUSENTES
Director: Daniel Calparsoro, Star Line TV Productions (España, 2004)
PEOPLE
Director: Fabien Onteniente, Mandarin Films, Morena Films & M6 Films
(France / Spain, 2004)
EXCUSES!
Director: Joel Joan, Arriska Films & Imposible Films (Spain, 2003)
GUERREROS
Director: Daniel Calparsoro, Sogecine (Spain, 2002)
GAUDI AFTERNOON
Director: Susan Seidelman, Lola Films, (Spain, 2001)
WOMEN
Director: Judith Colell, Producciones del Mediterráneo, (Spain, 2000)
ASFALTO
Director: Daniel Calpalsoro, J.M.Lara P.C. (Spain, 1999)
THE SEA CHANGE
Director: Michael Bray, Winchester Films (U.K. , 1998)
BABAOUO
Director: Manel Cusso, Kronos Films, original script by Salvador Dali (Spain, 1997)
TATIANA, LA MUÑECA RUSA
Director: Santiago Sanmiguel, Enrique Cerezo P.C. (Spain/Italy, 1994)
THE HOUSE IN THE HILLS
Director: Ken Wiederhorn, Live Entertainment (U.S., 1992)
MARATHON
Director: Carlos Saura, official film of the Olympic Games, Ibergroup  (Barcelona, 1992)
LES ENFANTS DU DIABLE
Director: Claude Gaignare, France 3 (France, 1992)
CHECHU Y FAMILIA
Director: Alvaro Saenz de Heredia, AHS Productions (Spain, 1991)
SUR LA TERRE COMME AU CIEL
Director: Marion Hänsel, Man's Films (Belgium / France / Spain, 1991)
CHATARRA
Director: Felix Rotaeta, Avanti Films (Spain, 1991)
LATINO BAR
Director: Paul Leduc, Opalo Films (Spain / Venezuela / Cuba, 1990)
BOOM, BOOM
Director: Rosa Verges, Arsenal Films (Spain / Belgium, 1989)
BETTER WATCH OUT!
Director: Monte Hellman, Live Entertainment (U.S., 1989)
ESTACION CENTRAL
Director: J.A. Salgot, Septimania Films (Spain, 1988)
LUCES Y SOMBRAS
Director: Jaime Camino, Tibidabo Films (Spain, 1988)
IGUANA
Director: Monte Hellman (U.S./ Italy, 1987)
BARRIOS ALTOS
Director: J.L. Garcia Berlanga, Jet Films (Spain, 1987)
POLICIA
Director: Alvaro Saenz de Heredia, AHS Productions (Spain, 1986)
ANGUISH
Director: Bigas Luna, Samba-Luna P.C. (Spain / U.S., 1986)
LOLA
Director: Bigas Luna, Figaro Films (Spain, 1985)
 

MUSIC VIDEOS:

DAMIEN MARLEY (JR. GONG) "It was writen"
Director: Dean Karr, The Mine, Los Angeles
COMPAY SEGUNDO "Las flores de la vida"
Director: Tono Errando, Muviscal, Barcelona
NIÑA PASTORI "Cai"
Director: Joan Riedweg, Riedweg Productions, Barcelona
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "Stay"
Director: Dean Karr, RSA, Los Angeles
JOSE EL FRANCES "Ya no quiero tu querer"
Director: Joan Riedweg, Riedweg Productions, Barcelona
 
 

COMMERCIALS:

TELEFONICA ADSL
Director: Alex Orlowsky, Sopa de Toro, Barcelona
VODAFONE
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Gipsy Films, Barcelona
MERCEDES BENZ, CLASE "A"
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Diamantino Filmes, Lisboa
COCA-COLA LIGHT
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Director's Gallery, Rumania
DANONE ORIGINAL 1919
Director: Pau de la Sierra, Ovideo, Barcelona
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Milagro Films, Los Angeles
MERCEDES BENZ, CLASE "C"
Director: Josep M. Civit, Shots, Lisboa
HYUNDAI
Director: Ian Wilson, Axis Films, Almería
SAPO.pt
Director: Joao Nuno, Tangerina Azul Filmes, Lisboa
FESTINA 100 AÑOS
Director: Carlos Vives, Dream Team, Barcelona
LIGA DE FÚTBOL
Director: Emil Samper, Rara Films, Madrid
PEUGEOT HDI
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Afilmar, Lisboa
PASTAS GALLO
Director: Antonio Cano, Ovideo, Barcelona
MITSUBISHI CARISMA
Director: Bruno Pinhal, Ozono, Lisboa
BBVA
Director: Ramsés Albiñana, Albiñana Films, Barcelona
VW POLO
Director: Ram Barok, AISA Producciones, Barcelona
BACALAO DE NORUEGA
Director: Ramsés Albinana, Albiñana Films, Barcelona
TECATE BEER
Director: Patrice Dunhut, Alta-Vista, Los Angeles
CERVEXPRESS
Director: Patrice Dunhut, Alta-Vista, Los Angeles
ANDALUCIA INFINITA
Director: Tony Hill, Gardoqui & Gold, Madrid
CITROEN C3
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Director's Gallery, Barcelona
SAPPORO BEER
Director: Tony Hill, Nexus Films, London-Tokyo
CUTTY SARK
Director: Diamantino Ferreira, Diamantino Filmes, Lisboa
TETRA PACK
Director: Leo Gabriadze, Bazelevs Production , Moscú
PORT AVENTURA
Director: Ian Wilson, Axis Films, Barcelona
STATION 12
Director: Keith English, Will van der Vlugt, Amsterdam
AFFELOU LUNETTES
Director: Keith English, Will van der Vlugt, Amsterdam
VOSLAUER
Director: Jose Manuel Ferrater, Milagro Films, Los Angeles
LEXUS
Director: Jill Lee, Vivi-Film, Barcelona
GEMMA
Director: Ian Wilson, Axis Films, Barcelona
LIBERTO JEANS
Director: Piccolo, Ovideo TV, Barcelona
RENAULT CLIO
Director: Eduardo Maclean, Spika Films, Madrid
REVLON
Director: Piccolo, Ovideo TV, Barcelona
SEAT IBIZA TDI
Director: Ian Wilson, Axis Films, Barcelona
VW GOLF GTI
Director: Ian Wilson, ICM, Barcelona
RENAULT TWINGO
Directora: Isabel Coixet, Eddie Saeta, Barcelona
AMBAR SIN
Director: Bigas Luna, Ovideo TV, Barcelona
NISSAN PATROL, PARIS-DAKAR
Director: Eduardo Maclean, Ovideo TV, Barcelona
FABADA LITORAL
Director: Eduardo Maclean, Spika Films, Madrid
CRUZ ROJA
Director: Eduardo Maclean, Spika Films, Madrid
LEVI'S
Director: J.L. Arruga, Arruga Studio, Barcelona
VOLVO S70
Director: Ian Wilson, Axis Films, Barcelona
QUAKER STATE
Director: Eduardo Rossoff, AcaFilms, Miami
BRAHMA
Director: Joao Daniel, Jodaf Filmes, Sao Paulo
 
 

AWARDS AND SPECIALITIES:

Best Cinematography - "Excuses!", Association of Directors of Catalonia, Barcelona 2004
Best Cinematography - "Sapo.pt", Annual Prizes of the Portuguese Advertising Circle, Lisboa 2002
Best Cinematography - "Norwegian Cod", Festival Iberoamericano Publicidad, 1999
Best Cinematography - "Latino Bar", La Habana International Film Festival, 1991
Special Mention Of The Jury, Best Cinematography - "Anguish", Festival d' Avoriaz, France, 1988
Best Techinal Achievement of the Year, Generalitat de Catalunya Cinema Awards:1985,1987,1988
Lighting Advisor Barcelona Olympic Games, 1992  "The Olympic Torch"
Lighting Advisor for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA)
Lighting Advisor for the Museum of Egiptian Art of Barcelona
Lighting Advisor for the Science Museum of Barcelona
Lighting Advisor for the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (CARS), Madrid
Lighting Advisor for the Parc de Mar Forum de las Culturas 2004, Barcelona
Vicepresident of the AEC (Spanish Society of Cinematographers)
 

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