A Director of Photography, or DP, is as one site puts it, “the person responsible for creating the look of a film.” For Mateo Sanchez Luna, ADF, that’s just one part of what he loves about being a DP. Often referred to a cinematographer, the DP can be guiding the look of every shot, and bringing the vision of a director to life. We discussed how Mateo got started in the industry, his mentors and teachers along the way, and what work looks like for a DP in Buenos Aires.
After the interview, Madison and Tristan discuss some of the movies and shows they’ve been watching, including Bedazzled, Holes, and more.
We hope you enjoy today’s episode with Mateo Sanchez Luna, and be sure to share it with friends and anyone interested in cinematography and the work of a DP!
Links for Mateo Sanchez Luna, ADF:
- Website | Mateo Sanchez Luna, ADF
- HUSSLUP Profile
- IMDB | Mateo Sanchez Luna
- Instagram | @mateoslx
- Instagram | @7empestad
- Instagram | ADF Argentina
- ADF | Argentina
- Vimeo
- Contact: Mail Mateo
Biography – Mateo Sanchez Luna, ADF
From his Website: “Mateo is a Director of photography born in Buenos Aires. His work goes from narrative films to commercial productions and music videos. He works from intuitiveness, to sense the projects and what they talk about as the director’s vision on the matter. From a young age, he was a cinephile who was raised in an artistic environment. Films and music gave him the liberty to experience art in different areas. He worked in various roles in the Camera & Electric department before he graduated from Centro de Investigación Cinematográfica from Film Directing career. He worked with directors such as Bernardo Konnonovich, Martina Giancaterino, Tom Espinoza, Ezequiel Crupnicopff y Florencia Mendoza. His works has been shown in many festivals including BAFICI, FAB, FESTICLIP, ROJO SANGRE and won prizes such EIKON PRIZE, PROMAX BDA and recently a Honorable Mention for his Cinematography in “Muertos de Amor” in ROJO SANGRE. Currently works as Director of Photography and writes the script for his first feature film. His latest works includes “Aguafuerte”, “La niña”, “Muertos de Amor”, “DJ Kiera” .”
From IMDB: “Mateo Sánchez Luna was born on July 7, 1984 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Ex-Colorado: Vivir de Sueños (2021), La niña (2024) and Los Últimos Testigos (2016).”
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