1. On May 12, 2014, the President of the Venezuelan Congress called my name on national television.
He addressed me, and five other journalists, as “traitors to the country.”
We must have been doing our jobs right.

2. Carlos P. Beltran
NEW YORK, NY ! PHONE: (718) 795-6751 ! CARLOSDP.BELTRAN@GMAIL.COM ! CARLOSPBELTRAN.COM
DOCUMENTARIAN | JOURNALIST
! Seven years of experience covering socio-economic issues between Latin America and the U.S.
! Expert at working within conflict zones in Latin America and delivering stories on location under deadline-
intensive environments.
! Three year record of producing documentaries and short form in-depth pieces for AJ+, Discovery
Communications, National Geographic, Univision, New York Post, among other international networks.
! Expertise in shooting, editing and structuring socially driven feature stories.
Professional Experience
Short-form Documentary Work
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC — “Hot Sauce Made Out of Ants” / Director, Editor.
An exploration of the economies of agriculture and traditions in the Venezuelan Amazon.
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS — “Black Market Drugs & Being Transgender in Venezuela” / Director.
Editorial feature piece on black market hormones and challenges faced by the transgender community in Venezuela.
NEW YORK POST — “Slum Criminals and Cocaine Traffickers” / Director, Editor.
An in-depth look at cocaine trafficking in one of the largest slums in South America (Petare, Venezuela).
UNIVISION — “The Opposition’s Youngest Face” / Director, Editor.
An inside look at the youngest woman elected to Congress as the political opposition gains strength in Venezuela.
THE ATLANTIC — “Small Business: It Takes a City” / Co-Director, Editor.
Joint campaign with JP Morgan & Chase on socio-economic opportunities and investing in Detroit.
FUSION — “Inside the Venezuelan Protests” / Director, Editor.
A four part series covering the socio-political conflict and riots of 2014, Caracas.
Long-form Documentary Work
VOLUNTAD & PAZ (2012) — Funded by Voluntad Popular / Director, Writer, Co-Editor.
An investigative look at the Venezuelan penitentiary system through the accounts of three ex-convicts. Released to
national and international film festivals. Awarded the 2012 Sonoma International Film Festival Best Short.
PASION (2011) — Independent / Director, Writer, Editor.
Character-driven piece on the life of a young Venezuelan drummer who toured the world playing along the
Venezuelan National Orchestra despite his precarious physical condition. People’s Choice Award at CHORTS film
fest 2011| Official Selection at the Los Angeles Latino Film Fest 2011).
Organizations and Pro-bono
Member of the Global Shaper Community, a World Economic Forum initiative for influential professionals.
Directed video campaigns and PSAs to drive social impact in Latin America for CAF, UNICEF, Project Peace Latin
America, and several local non-profits in Venezuela.
Education
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, strategic communication emphasis
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film, film emphasis
Skills
Fluent in Spanish and English. Excellent interviewing skills in both languages.
Expert in Final Cut Pro, Premier, Photoshop and After Effects.