Chus Lara

Personal Info

Known For Camera

Gender Male

Place of Birth Spain

Chus Lara

Biography

Cinematographer, director, and producer. Graduated in cinematography (ECAM) and in History (UAM). His work behind the camera has been instrumental in the creation of internationally acclaimed short films such as: "Abracitos" (Tony Morales, 2020) with over 50 selections and 20 significant international awards including Fantasia Festival, Fantastic Fest, Screamfest, and Fantasporto; "El sueño de los perros" (Dídac Gimeno, 2021) showcased at Sitges 2021; "Alicia" (Tony Morales, 2023) honored with the Silver Biznaga for Best Fiction Short Film at the Málaga Film Festival, as well as the Audience Award at Fancine Málaga, with multiple selections in genre festivals and nominations for the Méliès d'argent. As a director (also serving as cinematographer and producer), he made his debut in 2023 with "El Cristo de la Calavera", premiered at Screamfest (Los Angeles, USA) and selected for screenings at Filmquest (Utah, USA), Panic Fest (Missouri, USA), Fantastic Film Fest Australia (Australia), and Isla Calavera (Spain).

Known For

Camera

2024
La visitante

as Director of Photography

2023
Alicia

as Director of Photography

2023
The Christ of the Skull

as Director of Photography

2022
The Sleep of the Dogs

as Director of Photography

2022
Las Enfermedades de los Árboles

as Director of Photography

2020
Abracitos

as Director of Photography

2018
Saturno a través del telescopio

as Director of Photography

2015
Hada

as Camera Operator

Lighting

2015
The Apostate

as Electrician

Director

2023

Writer

2023