CinematOgrapher 



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Hi! I’m Louis,  a cinematographer shooting narrative short films and commercials, several of which have been recognized at film festivals such as CineYouth at CIFF and screend at the iconic Music Box in Chicago, IL .  

My journey began with love of street photography, taking any chance to photograph the places I travel and share their subtle details that make them unique, but I felt the need to tell stories with motion.

Having lived  in over 4 countries across Asia and Europe, I treat the idea of discovering a new environment the same way I take on a new project. I adapt rapidly to new experiences and ideas, staying curious and open about what things have to offer along the way.

Within that, authenticity is the core of any project, I aim to honor the director’s vision while also bringing my own perspective to the work.

My goal as a cinematographer is to immerse the viewer, reveal truths about them - I want to evoke a feeling, a memory, a place or a person personal to them via lighting and motivated camera work. Stories about identity are significant to me - where someone comes from, what they’ve experienced, and why their journey matters to the viewer.

I rely  on thorough organisation and shot pre-visualisation, leaving room for my crew and I to experiment creatively on set.  My research often involves building visual libraries—drawing from online film stills and, when possible, photography books—to inform the images and sounds I want to create.

Recently, light in motion has caught my interest and is something I have been implementing within my films. Film lighting tends to be static, however external factors add a uniqueness to the environment, adding another layer of realism or at times, surrealism. 

Based in Chicago, USA | Lyon, France.
 
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FESTIVALS:


Don Chingón (short film | DP)

* CineYouth Chicago International Film Festival

* Windy  City Shorts

* Bensenville Short Film Festival




Lightning in a Bottle (short film | DP)

* Crown Point International Film Festival

 * Indie Vegas Film Festival 

* Athens International Monthy Art Film Festival

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