Over the next few weeks, we are featuring a series of discussions with some of today’s most influential Hispanic cinematographers and gaffers. These artists talk about their journey into the industry, advice to young aspiring artists, and the art that has had an impact on their work.
Cinematographer Iliana Ipes
Cinematographer Emilia Mendieta Córdova
Chief Lighting Technician John Alcantara
Films that Inspire Us
Birdman (2014)
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu
Available on Amazon Prime Video
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
Directed by Luis Buñuel
Roma (2018)
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Available on Netflix
Mosquita y Mari (2012)
Directed by Aurora Guerrero
Available on Netflix
Children of Men (2006)
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Available on Showtime
Desperado (1995)
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Available on HBO Max
The Revenant (2015)
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu
Available on Hulu
The Two Popes (2019)
Directed by Fernando Meirelles
Available on Netflix
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Available on Netflix
The 33 (2015)
Directed by Patricia Riggen
Available on Hulu
The Shape of Water (2017)
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Available on Hulu
The Good Girl (2002)
Directed by Miguel Arteta
Available on Amazon Prime Video
In February of this year, we celebrated the creators who paved the way for people of color in the entertainment industry. Join us in reflecting on their art and how it has shaped and inspired the world we live in today. Discover their journeys here.
In March we featured a series of discussions with some of today’s most influential women filmmakers. These artists talk about their journey into the industry, advice to young aspiring artists, and the art that has made an impact on their work. Learn more about their stories here.