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Martin Andres BalestriniMA

Martin Andres Balestrini

EU Audiovisual Producer & Impact Storyteller

€600/day
Barcelona, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Martin Andres

I am a documentary filmmaker and audiovisual producer dedicated to translating complex realities—scientific, technical, or social—into meaningful, high-impact visual narratives.

Over the past 15 years, my work has evolved at the intersection of science, climate action, and digital policy.

I specialize in bridging the gap between intricate research and public engagement, transforming dense information into stories that resonate with global audiences without compromising technical accuracy.

My professional trajectory is highlighted by a deep expertise in navigating high-stakes institutional environments.
This includes a proven track record of delivering strategic audiovisual content for EU-funded initiatives, such as Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+, where I ensure that every piece satisfies both rigorous dissemination requirements and the need for genuine human connection.

Having served as a Professor of Cinematography and Editing, I bring a strong academic and technical foundation to my work, ensuring that the final output meets the highest standards of narrative coherence and visual quality.

I act as a strategic partner for international agencies and research hubs, helping them turn technical innovation into human stories that are easy to understand and genuinely engage their audience.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Catalan

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Independent / Freelance
    Audiovisual Producer & Impact Consultant
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2005 - Today (21 years and 6 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Strategic consultancy for international organizations and research hubs, translating complex innovation, science, and climate change data into high-impact audiovisual narratives.

    Key responsibilities:

    Developing impact-driven documentaries and institutional films for European and international stakeholders.

    Designing audiovisual strategies to ensure a clear transition from technical research to public engagement.

    Managing end-to-end production for high-level institutional communication.
  • Ideas for Change
    Audiovisual Producer
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2017 - January 2026 (9 years)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Lead producer for audiovisual and documentary content specifically designed for EU-funded projects.
    Developed narratives and communication strategies for multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and EU dissemination requirements. Managed the entire production pipeline for science, technology, and social innovation initiatives, ensuring high visibility and strategic impact.
  • Making Sense EU (Horizon 2020)
    Audiovisual Producer
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Produced and directed documentary content for the Horizon 2020 project (Grant Agreement No. 688620) focused on citizen participation and environmental sensing. Translated complex scientific processes and open-source digital practices into a human-centered narrative across Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Kosovo. Created key deliverables that connected research frameworks with real-world environmental conflicts.

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Education

  • Degree in Film Direction
    FUC (FUNDACION UNIVERSIDAD DE CINE)
    2002
    Degree in Film Direction

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