About me
RODOLFO Y. AVES JR.
a.k.a. Jun Aves
52 years old
Married to Cynthia H. Aves with Four Children, Stephanie Louise (32), Patricia Louise (27) Gabrielle Louise (20), Celine Louise (14)
Born October 26, 1967 in Cotobato City, Philippines
Mobile: +63998 8882837
E-Mail: ilawsadilim@yahoo.com
Skype: junaves26
QUALIFICATIONS:
Over twenty five years of extensive background and experience in the field of Cinematography, Photography and Production Management for Advertising, Corporate and Feature Films. Has filmed and produced Full-Length Feature Films, TV Commercials, Documentaries, Corporate & Music Videos and has done Professional Still Photography work (Aerial, Architecture, Landscape, People and Product).
For Film & Video: In depth knowledge & training in the use/operation, and workings of most major Film & HD production cameras by Arriflex, Mitchell, Aaton, Red Digital, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Vision Research and P+S Technik/Weisscam, Phantom as well as most Camera Support and Lighting Equipment (Arri, Panther, Matthews, etc)
For Still Photography: In depth knowledge and use of the following: Most Canon & Nikon Cameras, Lenses & Accessories Digital & Film, Most camera systems of major manufacturers (Contax, Canon, Pentax & Olympus, Rolleiflex, Mamiya & Bronica Systems and most Camera Support and Lighting Equipment (Manfrotto, Visatec, Broncolor, etc)
EDUCATION:
1984-1988 - University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City
1980-1984 - Don Bosco Technical College of Mandaluyong
1973-1980 - Don Bosco Technical College of Mandaluyong
PRODUCTION EMPLOYMENT:
2012-Oct 2014 Managing Director and Senior Partner at Gung Ho Films Manila- a production house which produces TV commercials, documentaries, on-line video material, and feature films.
2011-Nov 2014 Senior Partner and Marketing Director (2011-2012) at Fluidpost.ph- An audio-video post-production facility. Oversees marketing, sales, communications and other needs for the company.
2002- 2006 Managing Director of NATURAL LIGHT PRODUCTIONS, Film, Video & Photography Professionals. Oversees operations, marketing & staffing of NLP, dealing mostly with Independent Feature Films, TV Commercials, Still Photography/Print Works, Corporate Videos, Documentaries, MTV’s and the like.
1998-Present Freelance Director/Director of Photography/Cinematographer for TV Commercials, Full-Length Feature Films, Documentaries, MTV’s and Corporate Videos. Works hand in hand with Director/Production to deliver the required visuals for each project, personally designs lighting set-ups and operates cameras, decides and prescribes technical requirements for each project.
1996-1998 In-house Camera Dept. Personnel for UNITEL PRODUCTIONS, Inc. was responsible for maintenance and use of all Camera Equipment, worked as First Camera Assistant & Operator for company productions while under apprenticeship with In-house German Director/Cinematographer Jorg Schifferer.
1993-1996 In house Production Assistant/Manager for UNITEL PRODUCTIONS, Inc. Was responsible for general planning and supervision of shoots, location hunting, equipment, staffing and post production. In charge of shooting photo stills and videos of events, locations, talents & products for agency/client presentations, shooting props, company stock and archive. At the same time went under training and apprenticeship under In-house Director/Cinematographer Matthew Rosen.
DEMO REEL
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FILMOGRAPHY:
“Tolbo” (Stain) Sword Productions 2003 Director of Photography
Dir. Stephen Cadd DV Feature Film (shot on location –Mongolia)
“Beautiful Life” Regal Films 2004 Director of Photography
Dir. Gil Portes 35mm Feature Film
“Isnats” Natural Light Prod 2004 Director of Photography
Dir. Miguel Pancho Line Producer
DV Feature Film
Finalist- 2005 Cinemalaya Film Festival
“Kultado” Natural Light Prod 2004 Director or Photography
Self-Service Productions Co-Producer
Dir. Lawrence Fajardo DV Short Film
Winner- Grand Jury Prize 2005 Cinemalaya Film Festival
Finalist – Clermont 2008 Film Festival
“Ostrkreuz” Natural Light Prod 2004 Director of Photography
Dir. Joel Olano DV Short Film shot on
Location- (Berlin, Germany)
“Baryoke” Natural Light Prod 2005 Director of Photography
Byronic Films Co-Producer
Dir. Ron Bryant DV Feature Film
Winner- Best Cinematography 2005 Cinemalaya Film Festival
“Liwanag sa Dilim” Natural Light Prod 2005 Director of Photography
Self-Service Productions DV Short Film Dir. Lawrence Fajardo
Finalist – 2007 Cinemalaya Film Festival Shorts
“Hide and Seek” GMA Films 2005 Director of Photography
Dir. Peque Gallaga DV Feature Film
“Pamahiin” Regal Films 2006 Director of Photography
Dir. Rahyan Carlos HD Feature Film
“Rotonda” Byronic Films 2006 Director of Photography
Dir. Ron Bryant DV Feature Film
Finalist - 2006 Cinemalaya Film Festival
Best Cinematography Nominee – 2007 Urian Awards
“Sceneggiatura (Lady of the Dumps) Director of Photography
Basura” Dir. Andreas Capranico DV Short Film
“Faces of Love” ER Foundation/NCCA Director of Photography
Dir. Eddie Romero DV Feature Film
“Gigil” Regal Films 2006 Director of Photography
Dir. Jun Lana HD Feature Film
“Shake, Rattle & Regal Films 2006 Director of Photography
Roll” 13th Floor Dir. Rahyan Carlos HD Feature Film
“Happy Hearts” Regal Films 2006-07 Director of Photography
Dir. Joel Lamangan 35mm Feature Film
“Rebound” Sword Productions 2007 Director of Photography
Dir. Stephen Cadd HD Feature Film
“Kadin”(The Goat) Bicycle Pictures 2007 Director of Photography
Dir. Adolf Alix HD Feature Film
Winner – Best Cinematography 2007 Cinemalaya Film Festival
Winner – Best Cinematography 2008 PMPC Star Awards
“Parol sa Aking Creative Futures 2007 Director of Photography
Burol” Dir. Rahyan Carlos DV Feature Film
“Ika –7 Yugto” Creative Futures 2007 Director of Photography
Dir. Rahyan Carlos Collection of 7-DV Short Films
“ Prinsesa” Self-Service & WEC 2007 Director of Photography
Dir. Lawrence Fajardo HD Feature Film
Finalist - Cinema One
“Sakal, Sakali Star Cinema 2007 Director of Photography
Saklolo” Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
(Manila & Barcelona, Spain)
Nominee – Best Cinematography 2008 FAP Luna Awards
“Teach Me to Love” ER Foundation/NCCA 2007-08 Director of Photography
Dir. Eddie Romero HD Feature Film
“When Love Begins” Star Cinema 2007-08 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
Nominee- Best Cinematography 2009 Famas Awards
“Bulong” Dir. Pedro Valdez 2008 Director of Photography
HD Short Film
Winner – Best in Short 2008 Beijing Film Festival
“Manghuhula” Allessandro Productions 2008 Director of Photography
Dir. Paolo Herras HD Feature Film
“My Monster Mom” GMA Films/Regal Films 2008 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes HD Feature Film
“One Night Only” Octoarts Films 2008 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes HD Feature Film
“Magkaibigan” Maverick Films 2008 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
Nominee – Best Cinematography 2009 FAP Luna Awards
“Singles” Viva Films 2008-2009 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
“Spoiled Brat” GMA/APT Films 2009 Director of Photography
Dir. Mike Tuviera Red One Camera Feature Film
“Working Girls 2010” GMA/Octoarts/Unitel Films Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 2010 Red One Camera Feature Film
“Here Comes the Bride” Star Cinema/ Octoarts/Quantum Director of Photography
Dir. Chris Martinez 2010 Arriflex D21 HD Feature Film
“Till My Heartaches End” Star Cinema Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 2010 35mm Feature Film
“PWedding Tayo, Octoarts/Star Cinema 2011 Director of Photography
PWedding Hindi” Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
“House Husband” Octoarts Films 2011 Director of Photography
Dir. Joey Reyes 35mm Feature Film
“Mga Mumunting Largavista Productions 2012 Director of Photography
Lihim” Dir. Joey Reyes
Nominee-Best Cinematography 2012 Cinemalaya Film Festival
“Ringgo the Dog Shooter” Olive Films 2016 Director of Photography
Dir. Rahyan Carlos
“A Hard Day” Viva Films 2019 Director of Photography
Dir. Lawrence Fajardo
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