Mauricio Vidal Explained

Notable Works:Narcos

Mauricio Vidal is a Colombian cinematographer.[1]

Career

Vidal began his career in cinematography after studying Social Media at the university in Bogotá and working as an editor on a documentary travel show.[2] He worked as a 2nd unit cinematographer on Narcos Season 1, which was filmed in Colombia. Vidal used the Red Epic camera and Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses for the series. His role as a camera operator on Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan provided him with experience in managing high-pressure situations and complex logistics.

Personal life

Vidal's influences include cinematographers such as Darius Khondji and Seamus McGarvey.

Filmography

List of Mauricio Vidal's film credits!Year!Film!Ref
2007Satanás
2009UndertowNominated for Best cinematography in 1st Macondo Awards[3]
2014Monte AdentroSpecial Mention at the 22nd Camerimage[4]
2014The Vanished ElephantFeature narrative[5]
2015 – 2017Narcos2nd unit cinematographer - Season 1
2018La mujer de los siete nombresNominated for Best cinematography in 8th Macondo Awards
2018 – 2023Jack RyanCamera operator
2020The Best Families
2022RebellionNominated for Best cinematography in 11th Macondo Awards
2023Ana Rosa[6]
2023Afwaah[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-28 . "Héctor Mora era un gran viajero, era un experto": Mauricio Vidal . 2024-07-19 . UNIMINUTO Radio . es-CO.
  2. Web site: oliverjlwebb . 2020-06-29 . An Interview with Mauricio Vidal . 2024-07-19 . CloselyObservedFrame . en.
  3. News: Dargis . Manohla . 2010-11-25 . Constructing Happiness With a Carnal Ghost . 2024-07-19 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  4. Web site: PISF - Winners of the 22nd Camerimage IFF . 2024-07-20 . en.
  5. Web site: Saito . Stephen . 2014-09-24 . Interview: Javier Fuentes-León on "The Vanished Elephant" . 2024-07-20 . The Moveable Fest . en-US.
  6. Web site: Ana Rosa COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL NY . 2024-07-20 . en-US.
  7. News: Rawal Kukreja . Monika . Afwaah review: Real and relatable political drama will push you to rethink what you trust online .