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Cinematographer. Storyteller. San Antonio.
INT. The Background
I'm Mike Valentino. I've spent nearly two decades behind the camera, starting in Los Angeles and now based in San Antonio.
I've worked with brands, productions, business owners, actors and talented people from every kind of industry. I know what works, and I definitely know what doesn't.
Over the past few years I've filmed with the Dallas Cowboys and Helicopters for Heroes, toured the country with comedian Steve Treviño as he prepped for his first Netflix special, ran camera on that special and directed 11 episodes of his unscripted series.
Dope Creative Content is how I bring that experience to San Antonio businesses. No fluff, no fake corporate nonsense. Content that feels real, looks professional and connects with your customers.
I work hard. I show up on time, always early. I figure things out and I keep moving.
Selected credits
Selected credits
- Netflix
- Camera, Steve Treviño's first Netflix special
- Unscripted series
- Directed 11 episodes with Steve Treviño
- National tour
- On the road with Steve Treviño
- Dallas Cowboys
- Filmed with the team
- Helicopters for Heroes
- Filmed with the organization
- Los Angeles
- Professional production work in LA
INT. The Gear
The right tools, used right
I shoot on professional cinema cameras, lenses, audio and lighting because quality matters. But equipment alone doesn't make great content. You can hand someone an expensive camera and still end up with a boring video.
The goal is simple: clean images, great sound, strong storytelling and content that actually feels like your business. No AI slop. No production circus.
Also from Mike
Dope Creative Studios — acting studio
On-camera coaching, unlimited self-tapes, a writers room and original content for San Antonio actors. $60 a month.
Visit the acting studio ↗