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Antonio Riestra Biography

Birth Name:Antonio Riestra

Birth Place:Mexico

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2012 Czech Lions for "Lidice․"
  • In 2011, he won Best Cinematography at the Gaudí Awards for "Pa negre․"
  • Won Best Cinematography at the 2011 Goya Awards for "Pa negre․"
  • His filmmaking often crosses international boarders, and he has done cinematography for films in the Czech Republic, Spain, the United States and more
  • Has filmed commercial campaigns for Dodge, Fiat, Kodak and Fuji
  • Joined the Mexican Society of Cinematographers, the European Film Academy, the International Cinematographers Guild, the Association of Czech Cinematographers and the Catalan Film Academy
  • Speaks fluent Spanish and English and is proficient in Czech

Awards

  • 2011Gaudí Award-Best Cinematography (Millor Fotografia): winner
  • 2011Goya-Best Cinematography (Mejor Fotografía): winner
  • 2012Czech Lion-Best Cinematography (Nejlepsí kamera): nominated
  • 2014Canadian Screen Award-Achievement in Cinematography: nominated