HEY, IʼM FERNANDO.
Thank you for stopping by to visit.
WHAT ARE YOU MADE OF
| TALENT
Iʼm a seasoned award-winning producer, editor and visual artist and experienced in live-action commercials, promos, trailers, behind-the-scenes featurettes, music videos, documentaries – and currently expanding into the all-mighty feature film, formerly known as motion pictures back in the day!
ITʼS NOT HOW FAST YOU CAN DRIVE
| STORYTELLER
I am a storyteller at heart. I enjoy finding the truth and essence of a scene – and the sensibility and spirit of a character – all within the heart of the story. The goal is to best serve the picture. I like to alter and play with time, since we obviously cannot do so in our real lives. But I try.
WHATʼS THE STORY MORNING GLORY
| COLLABORATOR
I enjoy working with passionate like-minded professional people. You can usually find me collaborating with other writers, producers, directors, editors and designers, advertising and hybrid agencies, production companies and networks/studios, on all types of projects, small, medium and big!
WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS
| THE LATEST
I’m currently collaborating with Apple tv+ on projects as a Post Producer. Recent notable projects include Foundation S2, Swagger S2, Little America S2, The Last Thing He Told Me S1, High Desert S1, Dear Edward S1, Harriet The Spy S2, The Velveteen Rabbit – and others. Other notable studio projects as an editor include short documentary trailers for Just Mercy and BlacKkKlansman. In addition, I edited Grammy-winning artist John Legend’s music video for Surefire, which follows a young couple celebrating borderless love. Surefire won a VMA at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in the category for Best Fight Against The System.
WEʼLL MAKE THIS OUR KINGDOM
| INSPIRATION
Speaking of, I have attended hundreds of concerts in my life, I think. Each one has a unique story. Ask me about it when you see me. With that, I find passion and inspiration in music, films, art, animals, places and people. I’d rather observe first – then talk. And I don’t like to follow trends, but help create them.
AGAINST THE NORM, PASS IT ON
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the years, I have most likely produced and edited over one thousand projects. I have participated on countless award-winning projects and received several industry awards – including Clios, Gold and Silver Addys, Tellys and a super cool Grammy nomination for Gloria Estefan’s ‘Don’t Stop’ worldwide release. Sure, we can do the Conga, since I know that’s what you’re thinking!
ITʼS ALL WITHIN YOUR REACH
| BLACK AND WHITE
I’m all about that. Black and white. Simple. I like to Diversify. Better yet, I prefer to be Distinct. I am also an honored fellow from Film Independent’s (FilmIndependent.org) emerging filmmakers signature program Project Involve – where everyone is, well, distinct and diversified. I am also an active member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and a former Mentor in the PGA Power in Diversity Workshop.
SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT
| DOWN THE ROAD
Having most recently collaborated on the critically-acclaimed sci-fi/romance feature film The Bestowal and the dramatic feature film Paper Dragons, I’m currently in development for the film adaptation of the award-winning novel Lost Paradise, a lyrical and epic war fable masterfully blended with a poignant and intimate love story during The Great War (Historical Novel Society Award 2013-2014 and The Winston Graham Prize 2016). Inspired by true events, it is the story of William and Diane… (And that’s all I will say).
TECHNICOLOR DREAMS
| BACK HOME
Oh, back to reality, originally from the 305 in Miami, Florida, I work and reside in Los Angeles. There are plenty of things to do in Southern California when I’m not working. And when possible, I like to spend time exploring and learning new things and roaming hiking trails near the ocean and the desert.
WELCOME HOME
But at this very moment in time, I have to get back to having fun working. Thanks so much for visiting.
