Ignacio Walker

Background

About Ignacio Walker

Emmy-nominated cinematographer, producer, wildlife filmmaker and award-winning director."I capture the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes for global brands and award-winning documentaries. With experience spanning 30+ countries—from Patagonian glaciers to African savannas—I specialize in cinematic storytelling that merges adventure, remote communities and locations with premium commercial appeal. I bring a director’s eye and a cinematographer’s artistry to projects that demand both scale and intimacy." Walker is recognized for his contributions to acclaimed productions such as Netflix's "Our Planet"(2019), narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Steven Spielberg’s Life on Our Planet (2023) and Barack Obama's "Our Great National Parks"(2022). He also worked on CNN's original series "Patagonia, Life at the Edge" narrated by Pedro Pascal (2022). He was behind Ecuador's capital International campain "Quito My Story"(2018) which has garnered 13 awards, including the Cannes Corporate award and Grand Prix at the Japan World Tourism Film Festival among others. He is the former President at the Chilean Society of Cinematographers (2023-2025). A certified PADI Dive Master and licensed drone pilot in both Chile and the United States, Walker has lived in New York and Los Angeles, and is currently based in Washington, DC.