Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Dive into more "Filmmaker Conversations" here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9U5Ot3T103K3y-FLW5bnZWWKAxxhBYB
Cinematographer Paula Huidobro reflects on her path into filmmaking, from studying at the American Film Institute to learning alongside some of the most influential cinematographers working today.
Huidobro discusses early mentorship from Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki and Rodrigo Prieto, developing her visual voice through experimentation and testing, and the collaborative process of translating a director’s ideas into a visual language for the screen.
Working closely with teams at Panavision, Huidobro shares how conversations around lenses, lighting, and testing help shape the look of each project. For her, cinematography is not about repeating the same style — it’s about responding to the needs of each story while remaining curious, collaborative, and open to discovery.
The result is a filmmaking philosophy rooted in curiosity, generosity, and respect for the people who help bring a film to life.
Find this video on the Panavision website here: panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/cinematographer-paula-huidobro-on-craft-and-collaboration
#Cinematography #Filmmaking #Panavision #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmLighting #BehindTheScenes #FilmCommunity #WomenInFilm #FilmEducation #Rodrigo Prieto #EmmanuelLubezki
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – Learning from "Chivo" and Prieto
01:13 – Early Career Success and Film Awards
01:25 – First Collaborations with Panavision
01:55 – Conversations That Shape the Look of a Film
02:16 – Testing and Experimentation
02:44 – Kindness and Leadership in Filmmaking
Dive into more "Filmmaker Conversations" here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9U5Ot3T103K3y-FLW5bnZWWKAxxhBYB
Cinematographer Paula Huidobro reflects on her path into filmmaking, from studying at the American Film Institute to learning alongside some of the most influential cinematographers working today.
Huidobro discusses early mentorship from Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki and Rodrigo Prieto, developing her visual voice through experimentation and testing, and the collaborative process of translating a director’s ideas into a visual language for the screen.
Working closely with teams at Panavision, Huidobro shares how conversations around lenses, lighting, and testing help shape the look of each project. For her, cinematography is not about repeating the same style — it’s about responding to the needs of each story while remaining curious, collaborative, and open to discovery.
The result is a filmmaking philosophy rooted in curiosity, generosity, and respect for the people who help bring a film to life.
Find this video on the Panavision website here: panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/cinematographer-paula-huidobro-on-craft-and-collaboration
#Cinematography #Filmmaking #Panavision #DirectorOfPhotography #FilmLighting #BehindTheScenes #FilmCommunity #WomenInFilm #FilmEducation #Rodrigo Prieto #EmmanuelLubezki
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – Learning from "Chivo" and Prieto
01:13 – Early Career Success and Film Awards
01:25 – First Collaborations with Panavision
01:55 – Conversations That Shape the Look of a Film
02:16 – Testing and Experimentation
02:44 – Kindness and Leadership in Filmmaking
