About Us

 

Staff

Xavier Gutiérrez

Producer & Director

A journalist and TV producer, Xavier founded ESCAZU Productions in his youth. He is a director, producer, and editor and has received training in New York, Washington DC, and LA. He holds a degree in Communications from The University of Costa Rica and studied at the University of Kansas. He completed a digital video editing course at the Avid facility in Boston. Xavier is also well known for his creativity as a script writer.



Randall Hernández

Associate Producer

His capabilities include: producing, directing, writing, camera work, and editing. He has a great ability to direct any type of video, projecting the clients’ vision to the audience. He graduated in Communication & Journalism at the University of Costa Rica; and has more than fifteen years of experience in the audio-visual arts.



Esteban Gutiérrez

Associate Producer

An advanced film student of the Veritas University; Esteban has been in the production business since he was very young; accompanying professional film crews from France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, United States and Canada. He is currently producing short films, corporate video, and musical video clips. He speaks Spanish, English and Italian fluently.



Carlos Araya

Cameraman

“Mr Steady” is a specialist in telling a story with images. With more than twenty years of experience, he´s an expert in over-the-shoulder shots. He has recorded two Popes, three American Presidents and many international celebrities and film stars. His footage has been aired by CNN, CBS, Discovery Channel, O Globo, and European TV.



NANO Fernández

Soundman

To have this six foot tall guy point a boom at your face can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With cables sticking out from his chest, wearing headsets and a multi channel mixer around his waist NANO may look threatening; but nothing gives greater peace of mind to any producer than working with him. He has recorded audio in more languages that he can remember; working with documentaries and drama in America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Support Personnel

Marielos Hernández
Logistics

Esteban Gutiérrez
P.A. & English, Italian Translator

Fernando Salazar
Head Gaffer

Evelyn Granados
Hair stylist & Make up artist

Fernando Pérez
Audio technician

Marilia Zumbado
Hand Prop´s & Costumes

Rebeca Gutiérrez
English, French Translator

Rocío Benavides
Casting

Esteban Bolaños
Musical Composer

Marco Umaña
Electrician

Armando Rodríguez
Grip