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Jacobo Giraldo Ruiz

Colombia


About me

Heyyy! I’m Jacobo — director, producer and founder of CHINO. I love running, coffee, films, and music. When I was 13, I picked up my dad’s old camera and started filming — it’s been the longest love story of my life. My work moves between fiction, music, and advertising — where story and emotion collide. I’ve directed music videos for artists like Zuco and Rafatrujillo, fashion films for brands like Tutantú and Alacrán, and commercials for Spotify and Kia. I created the short documentary series Chasing the Music Vibe — exploring the heartbeat behind the music, and what truly drives artists like Juan Duque, NSQK, Green Day, and Rusowski. I’ve been awarded Colombia’s Fondo para el Desarrollo Cinematográfico (FDC) twice — for Umbral (2019) and Cómo Limpiar un Espejo (2023), the projects I’m proudest of and the ones that most define my voice as a filmmaker. Check out my work here: https://chinocreative.framer.website Hit me up. Let’s create something that feels alive.

Tongal Creator for 9 Months


I speak English and Spanish


Social Media


Director

Director with 5+ years in commercial work, collaborating with brands such as Spotify, delivering clear, performance-led visuals.

Editor
Colorist
Director of Photography / Cinematographer

Work Samples

Project Credits
Director
Spotify

Fan Life

2025


Director
Zuco OMG

Kodak

2024


Director
Rafatrujillo

Ya no es mi canción

2025


Director
,
Producer
Dissent Running

The only way is far

2025


Areas of Expertise
Content Type
Music Video
Commercial
Fashion Photography
Short Film
+ 3

Product Segments or Genres
Music
Fashion
Arts
Fiction
+ 2

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Final Draft


My Kit

Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12k

Sony FX6

ARRI Alexa Mini Camera


Production Transportation & Travel

Willing to work remotely

Willing to travel domestically

Willing to travel internationally

Has passport

Has driver's license

Has car

Able to drive production vehicle