Vidal Tapia

I am a director, videographer, photographer, editor, storyboard artist, and writer with a degree in Digital Cinema Arts and Science from Columbia College Chicago. My work is driven by a passion for storytelling, and I approach each project with 100% dedication to produce high-quality, meaningful content.

In addition to my work in the film industry, I also specialize in commissioned visual works, offering services for portfolio portraits, baby showers, graduations, parties, quinceañeras, and weddings. Whether working on personal projects or client commissions, I strive to bring my full potential to every endeavor.

My journey in the arts began at a young age when I started drawing characters and creating elaborate worlds. I was captivated by storytelling, particularly through animation, after watching the behind-the-scenes footage of Disney’s Bambi. This sparked my initial interest in becoming an animator. However, my creative path took a turn when I received my first camera, and I discovered the limitless possibilities of filmmaking as a medium for storytelling.

As I delved deeper into filmmaking, I taught myself the art of visual storytelling by studying films, behind-the-scenes content, and sketching scenes in my notebook. Over the years, I have honed my craft, experimenting with light, sound, music, and camera angles to create stories that resonate with audiences. I continue to push my creative boundaries, exploring different genres and themes that make an ever lasting impact.

With the experience I’ve gained and the equipment I was able to get over the years, I am now able to create high-quality films and projects that I hope will inspire and connect with people on a deeper level.

contributions & ROLES

In 2016, I worked on and was credited for storyboarding the concepts for the short film, Fearless.

In 2016, I was on set as an assistant to the production designer, placed on clapperboard duty for a scene, and was backup crew for the film HEAVEN ON SEVEN.

In 2015, my team and I won COLUMBIA College Chicago’s TAKE ONE Film Fest in the Short Fiction category for the short-physio thriller, LA PEGAS Y LA TRAES.

In 2011, I won first place in a Student Video Competition, hosted by "The Technology Educators for Catholic High Schools" for a video entry I worked on for cyber bulling entitled: IN THE EYES OF THE BULLIED.