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
Most recently, I collaborated with MTV on the Vote For Your Lifestream live show. Recent notable projects 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. I want my MTV!
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 edited over one thousand projects. I can thankfully and honestly say that more than one person has viewed my work. I have participated on countless award-winning projects and received several industry awards – including 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 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 soon to be released dramatic feature 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 creating.
