Rafael Leyva

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Rafael Leyva
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Born
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Occupation Cinematographer
Years active2015 - Present

Rafael Leyva is a Puerto Rican cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. [1] [2] [3] [4] He is best known for his work on Last Rampage and Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion . [5] [6]

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In 2018, Leyva was named a Rising Star by the American Society of Cinematographers, and in 2019, he was recognized as a Generation Next Director of Photography by the International Cinematographers Guild. [7] [8]

Selected filmography

Feature film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2017 Last Rampage Dwight H. Little
Sinister MinisterJose Montesinos
2018 Home by Spring Dwight H. Little
2025ReelingYana Alliata
Ghost Elephants Werner Herzog Documentary

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2022 Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit

References

  1. ↑ "Thru the Lens of Rafael Leyva, 'Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion'". latinheat.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  2. ↑ "Film vs Digital: Celluloid in the Digital Era with Rafael Leyva". filmmakersacademy.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  3. ↑ "Filmmaker Stories". kodak.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  4. ↑ "Disney's Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion Cinematographer Rafael Leyva". whatsondisneyplus.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  5. ↑ "Film Review: 'Last Rampage: The Escape of Gary Tison'". variety.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  6. ↑ "June 2022: Going through the gears". britishcinematographer.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  7. ↑ "Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018". theasc.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  8. ↑ "Generation NEXT" (PDF). icgmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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