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Jose Del Carmen Martinez is a highly skilled cinematographer and gaffer with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment world. Throughout his journey, he has left a remarkable impact on the industry, boasting an extensive portfolio that covers a diverse range of productions, from TV shows and news magazines to sports transmissions, music videos, and TV commercials. Jose's passion for filmmaking ignited in 1991 when he joined Telecentro TV 13 as an Editor, quickly transitioning to directing news magazines and honing his craft. His pursuit of knowledge led him to INTEC, where he earned a degree in System Engineering, and a fortuitous encounter with renowned film critic Arturo Rodriguez Fernandez fueled his love for cinema. Armed with new inspirations, Jose became Director of the Cine Club and received a prestigious scholarship to attend the General Production Course/TV at RNTC in Holland. Upon his return from Holland, Jose relocated to New York City, where he made a name for himself in the music business, collaborating with prominent figures such as Sean Puffy Combs, Mad Lion, FunkMasterflex, Total, Notorious B.I.G., Smif-N-Wessun, Giant Storm, Mary Wilson, Parlay, X-Cess, Mellow T, Kali Ranks, and many others. He also maintained his ties with the Dominican Republic's film industry, working alongside Hollywood directors like Sidney Lumet and Wes Craven. From his roles as Production Assistant and Director to Cameraman and Director of Photography, Jose's versatility and expertise have shone through. Always pushing creative boundaries, he has written five short films, 4 feature films plus 3 reality shows and established fruitful collaborations with various well-known NY production companies alongside renowned DP's and directors like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Todd Phillip, Bradley Cooper and others. In the Cinematography side he has collaborate with Roger Dinkins, Lawrence Sheer, Rodrigo Pietro, Roberto Schaefer, Shane Hurlbut, Janus Kaminski, Sergei Franklin, Igor Sunara, and others. With a prolific portfolio that includes over 30 music videos, 60 feature and short films, and around 25 commercials, Jose has cemented himself as a talented, dedicated, and influential force in the world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry at large. His unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.
