MARCUS RIVERA

Creative Director & Cinematographer

Selected Works 2023 — 2024

Stories told through light & motion

I direct and shoot commercials, music videos, short films, and live events for brands that want more than footage — they want feeling.

Marcus Rivera — Creative Director

About

Every frame has a reason. Every cut tells the story.

I started shooting on a borrowed Canon 5D Mark II in college and never looked back. Twelve years later, I've directed commercials for Nike, Porsche, and Levi's — and I still get the same rush watching a scene come together in the viewfinder.

My work sits at the intersection of narrative and brand. I don't make ads — I make short stories that happen to move product. Whether it's a 30-second spot or a 20-minute short film, the approach is the same: find the emotional core, then build every frame around it.

Based in Los Angeles. Available worldwide.

Equipment

RED Komodo 6K Sony FX6 DJI Ronin 4D Aputure 600d Pro DaVinci Resolve After Effects

Capabilities

Directing
Cinematography
Color Grading
Motion Graphics
Sound Design
Post-Production

Clients

Nike
Porsche
Amazon
Levi's
TechCrunch

Get in Touch

Have a project in mind? Let's create something unforgettable.

Whether it's a brand commercial, a music video, or a documentary, I'd love to hear about your vision. Reach out and let's talk about bringing it to life.