Christopher Balladarez

@christopherballadarez

filmmaker • photographer 📍Los Angeles Email [email protected]
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The Largest Cave In the world. New youtube video is out now. This is the longest video I’ve ever made which came out to around 50 minutes. I had so many messages and requests to see more of the hike after our latest film so I decided to make a visual journey from the whole experience. Kept the editing light and just let the visuals and moments live. Hope you guys enjoy. ❤️ Link is in my bio 🔗 In frame: @chelseakauai @mackknight @josiahwg @jk_johns_ @sorelleamore @willcebron Shot in @canonusa C80 Music @artlist.io #vietnam #sondoongcaveexpedition #sondoong #caving #backpacking #nature #jungle #travel #filmmaking #cinematic #canon
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1 year ago
Frames from my latest video link in bio 🫡❤️ I recently went on a spontaneous trip to Norway and Guatemala, two extremely different worlds. From the terrains, the weather, the colors. As I got home sitting down with all of this blue footage from Norway and all of this warm footage from Guatemala. I wanted to tell a story not of the landscape but more of how I feel lately as a creative. For me, something I’ve been battling with internally is imposter syndrome. We all go through this I know so many people have experienced this at one point in their life. It’s probably one of the hardest things to go through and throughout the years it’s something that comes in waves for me. Ive realized that when I make stuff about how I feel and I’m proud of, It gets me out of that world of negativity. I feel like as an artist, it’s one of the most accomplishing feelings getting over your own struggles with creating art. At the end of it all its not going to be about to fears you had, but what you did to get past them. So I made this video. Thank you to my incredible team for coming with me and helping me make this. @veronicaballadarez @alexromo @justinsnead_ @thematthartman @chrisshikanai @viktorija.ge @michi.gutierrez Cameras used to make this. Canon C70 Canon R5c Red Komodo Sony Fx6 #filmmaking #cinematic #canonc70 #backpacking #adventure
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2 years ago
Frames from the Masai Mara ❤️ Recent film that I had the honor of Dping and co directing a film about a one of the raddest humans I’ve ever met @imara.in.mara alongside one of my best friends @samnewton The behind the scenes video is live now link in my bio. Huge shoutout to @isharakenya and the whole team for helping us make this for the most amazing experience. I CANT WAIT TO COME BACK. Shot on @canonusa C50 #kenya #safari #cinematic #masaimara
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9 days ago
48 hours in the Sierra Nevada with my @ NOCO AL5. First trip out with the new rig back where it all started. 0–40 PSI in 7 minutes, but it’s more than just an air compressor. Air down, air back up, light the way, charge your phone, whatever the trip throws at you. This is one of those tools you’ll be glad you packed. #AD #NOCO
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1 month ago
Frames of Kenya 📸 Comment "Lioness" and I'll send you the film ! I've spent the last four months of my life pouring everything I have into this film. This one means so much to me, it was always a dream to go to the Maasai Mara and make a film and now I can say we made that happen❤️ Thank you to @imara.in.mara for letting me share your story. To @christopherballadarez for helping me bring this to life. To @canonusa for always believing in my visions and @isharakenya for bringing us out and hosting us on the trip of a lifetime 🥹 Link in Bio to watch the full film Team: Created by: @samnewton @christopherballadarez Story: @imara.in.mara Clients: @canonusa @isharakenya BTS: @eric.averdung Guide: @_.kyleworld Producer: @altafjiwa Color: @jvke Music: @thejudahearl @brandonblack @daniel.deuschle Support: @mywildco @njenga_mwika
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1 month ago
Spring in California 🌼 Was completely mind blown of the scenery here. Felt like walking in a Mac screensaver in real life. California is really a gem!! Here’s some post cards. ❤️ In frame @heidii_parra @david_pino_ @jm_gromis Shot on @dzofilm Arles Prime Lenses #spring #nature #california #cinematic
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1 month ago
Her first spin in the back country 🏔️ Its been a week since Ive bought this thing and every morning I rush to the front to see it parked and just get all excited haha Drove to Alabama Hills to go off-roading and it went GREAT. Its moments like this where I wish I had a dad to show me how to work on this type of stuff because I have absolutely zero knowledge on car things but this I just the perfect reason to teach myself so when I have a daughter or son they’ll have that someone to teach them. Cant wait to start building this thing out. If anyone has any recommendations on gear please drop them in the comments much appreciated!! PS: Its Sierra Nevada, not Sierra Nevadas when referring to these mountains hahaha tomato tomahto what do you guys say? W/ @mtn.cruiser #toyotalandcruiser #fj62 #offroad #sierranevadamountains
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1 month ago
Being always on the move, I've found @duerperformance to be the perfect companion for my daily adventures, whether that's skateboarding or hiking. The comfort and flexibility of their denim is unmatched, and I've been a fan for years. Thank you for making such rad clothing. 🔥 @david_pino_ 🎥 #builtfordoing #duer
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2 months ago
STOP EATING VEGETABLES We made this in only 2 days - a very fun short film project with @dji :) I'm never shaving my beard again hahaha Thanks to @christopherballadarez @vinnie.colon @david_pino_
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3 months ago
4 hour Timelapse in Los Angeles, California This was one of the hardest timelapses from mapping out the conditions, finding the coordinates from 3 different apps while changing the settings almost every 5 frames as the sun went down to deflickering it in post process. Super proud of this one! #timelapse #losangeles #moon
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3 months ago
32 today 🎂 8 years sober, started skating again officially been with my wife for half my life (16 years), currently training for my first marathon, focusing of health and nutrition. Life is simple, life is great I got everything I need in my life today. I AM 32 and I I AM A HAPPY MAN. I love you guys than you so much for the support on this page. And thank you for 40k ❤️
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3 months ago
In honor of today’s full moon 🌕 I’ve been looking through old photos and reminiscing about my moon-chasing adventures in LA. Waking up at 3 am for those early morning hikes was tough, but the views made it all worth it. I miss those days with my friends and I think it’s time to start getting out there again. Shot on @canonusa R5 Today looks pretty clear so don’t forget to watch the moonrise during sunset. It’s always such a spectacular view. #losangeles #fullmoon #moonrise
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3 months ago