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

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Cinematographer Emilia Mendieta Córdova

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Chief Lighting Technician John Alcantara

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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.