Biography

Angel Barroeta is a cinematographer whose work bridges powerful visual storytelling with a refined, painterly aesthetic. He began his career shooting skateboarding films in Venezuela while studying to become an audiovisual journalist, an experience that grounded his visual language in movement, authenticity, and raw energy. It was during this period that he discovered his passion for narrative filmmaking.

Based in the United States while maintaining strong creative ties to Latin America, Barroeta has built an international career shooting both feature films and short-form narrative projects. His feature film credits include Dry, Bravetown, Monday Night at Seven, Tony Tango, Operación Jaque and Aguadilla.

In the short film world, his cinematography can be seen in acclaimed and award-winning projects such as Broken, She Kills Him, and A Monkton Family Christmas, which have screened at major international festivals including Toronto and Cannes.

Barroeta’s distinctive style-defined by expressive lighting, elegant composition, and emotional visual storytelling-has also made him a sought-after cinematographer in the commercial world. His advertising work includes major global brands such as Coca-Cola, Nintendo, BlackBerry, Ford, Beats, Samsung, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Pepsi and Toyota.

Alongside his work as a cinematographer, Barroeta continues to develop personal projects as a director, bringing his cinematic vision to stories around the world.