Lauren Guiteras Cinematographer American Film Institute AFI After Film School #024

Author: Produced by René Salinas in association with Creativity Lives Here Ltd. Co.
Published: Sun 07 Jul 2024
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-film-school/episodes/Lauren-Guiteras-Cinematographer-American-Film-Institute-AFI-After-Film-School-024-e2lmh3s

Lauren is a Cuban-American cinematographer devoted to world, repertory, and independent cinema. Since graduating from the American Film Institute Conservatory, she has worked throughout the US and internationally. She is a member of IATSE Local 600.

Her credits include MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY, Marion Hill’s debut feature (Sundance, SXSW 2021), ZIWE (Showtime, A24), and NOTED: ALICIA KEYS THE UNTOLD STORIES (YouTube Originals).

She shot IFC Films’ DANDELION on Super 16mm, directed by Nicole Riegel and starring Kiki Layne & Thomas Doherty. The film premiered at SXSW 2024.

Still photography is an essential complementary artistic practice to Lauren’s motion picture work. In 2024, she was one of twelve photographers admitted into FotoFilmic’s travel workshop led by Greg Girard. She is currently editing a series of portraits made under Girard’s guidance in Okinawa, Japan.

Detailed Breakdown:

[00:00] Small Talk and the Current Film Industry

[07:00] Lauren’s background and Educational Background

[10:00] Why Cinematography and Personal Philosophy Behind the Camera

[17:00] Handheld and Camera Operating

[21:00] Working with Directors

[25:00] Why I Moved To NY

[30:00] At Film School

[57:00] After Film School

[1:12:00] Advice

Links and Resources:

www.laurenguiteras.com