What We Do
Emmy-nominated journalist, and feature film producer. Currently producer at CBS News' Innovation Lab in NYC.
About
Carlos P. Beltran's documentary work on social justice, political turmoil, and human displacement has appeared on all major networks, including NBC News, ABC News, Univision, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel.
He has developed and produced content for primetime television (The Today Show, Nightly News with Lester Holt, NBC News Now) and longform content and series for Atlas Obscura (Executive Producer of "Sparked"), National Geographic, Discovery Network, and the New York Post.
His photography work has been showcased in the United States and abroad, including a special
exhibit at the International Center of Photography in New York City (2020).
Featured Work
The Long Wait: Political Asylum in the US
National Headliner Award winner. Wuilly Arteaga became known as a resistance symbol during last year’s deadly protests against Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro for playing his violin amid the chaos, tear gas, and rubber bullets. After Venezuelan authorities jailed and tortured Wuilly, he decided to flee the violence and seek asylum in the United States. As he awaits a decision on his political asylum application, Wuilly spends his days playing his violin on the New York City subway.
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Gastro Obscura | Featuring Michael Twitty
Executive produced by Carlos P. Beltran. In Colonial America, anything that flew, walked, or swam was fit to be fried, roasted, or charred over open fire. Join James Beard Award–winning author Michael W. Twitty in Virginia's 18th-century time capsule known as Colonial Williamsburg, where the legacy of millions of African Atlantic people survives in food. By recreating meals at this living museum, Twitty illustrates how African Atlantic history is instructive to culinary culture, all the way down to the barbecue we eat today.
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Climate Special | Meet The Press Reports | NBC News
Broadcast Climate Special, produced by Carlos P. Beltran. To solve the climate crisis, cities and states are taking the lead where national governments are missing their targets.
View OnlineAll I Ever Wanted: Life After The Spotlight
Feature Film in partnership with the NBA. Director. All I Ever Wanted is a riveting 7-year journey through the high-stakes world of professional basketball, showcasing NBA icons like Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, and Manu Ginobili. This deeply personal documentary unveils the untold story of Greivis Vasquez, former star of the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, as he confronts the challenges of a sudden, career-ending injury. The film reveals the emotional, physical, and financial challenges that emerge in the aftermath of an athlete's worst fear coming true.
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