Katelin Arizmendi

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Katelin Arizmendi
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Born
Oakland, California, U.S.
Occupation Cinematographer
Years active2010 - Present

Katelin Arizmendi is an American cinematographer. [1] [2] She is best known for her work on Cam , Swallow , Charm City Kings , Dune , Monica and Succession . [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Early life and career

Katelin was born in Oakland, California. [7] She did her undergraduate studies in film at the University of California, Santa Cruz. [8] She has worked on music videos for Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sam Fender, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Halsey, Doja Cat, Leonard Cohen, Lil Dicky, and more. [9]

Katelin's first feature film as a cinematographer was Cam , released in 2018. [10] Her second film Swallow , premiered at Camerimage festival for cinematographers debut. [11] She also worked as a 2nd unit Director of Photography for the film Dune . [12] In 2023, she served as co-cinematographer on the TV series Succession . [13]

ASC Membership

In 2025, Katelin Arizmendi was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), a prestigious organization recognizing excellence in cinematography. Her induction followed a career marked by innovative visual storytelling, including her work on Cam, Swallow, Charm City Kings, Dune, Monica, and Succession. Arizmendi’s contributions to the industry, particularly her ability to blend experimental film techniques with bold, character-driven storytelling, earned her a place among the esteemed cinematographers of the ASC. [14]

Selected filmography

Music video

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2024Nominated Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Monica [15]
2021Nominated American Society of Cinematographers Spotlight Award Swallow [16]
Nominated Chlotrudis Awards Best Cinematography [17]
2019Nominated Camerimage Best Cinematography Debut [11]

References

  1. ↑ ""This Was the Aesthetic I'd Been into Since I'd Started Making Films": Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi on Lensing Cam". filmmakermagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ↑ "How DP Katelin Arizmendi Chooses the Right Partners, Projects and Gear". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. ↑ "SWALLOW". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  4. ↑ "How 'Charm City Kings' Cinematographer Throttled Up the Realism". variety.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  5. ↑ "ASC Awards: 'Dune' Takes Cinematographers' Top Film Prize – Full Winners List". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  6. ↑ "'Monica' Review: Mother and Daughter, Both Alike in Dignity". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  7. ↑ "Katelin Arizmendi". shotsawards.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  8. ↑ "Sundance 2020: Spotlight on Katelin Arizmendi, DP of "Charm City Kings"". cined.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  9. ↑ "Katelin Arizmendi's Journey from Camera Assistant to DP". musicbed.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  10. ↑ "Monica". filmindependent.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  11. 1 2 "CINEMATOGRAPHERS' DEBUTS COMPETITION 2019 LINE-UP!". camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  12. ↑ "'Dune' Nabs Coveted Top Prize at American Society of Cinematographers Awards". collider.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  13. ↑ "Succession / Patrick Capone, ASC and Sam Daley". theasc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  14. ↑ "ASC Welcomes Arizmendi as New Member". ASC.
  15. ↑ "Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List: 'Past Lives,' 'May December,' 'American Fiction' Lead With 5 Noms Each". variety.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  16. ↑ "ASC Announces 2021 Awards Nominees". theasc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  17. ↑ "2021, 27th Annual Awards". chlotrudis.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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