Finding the Frame - Cinematographer Rafael Leyva

In our 13th episode of Finding the Frame, cinematographer Rafael Leyva visited the studio at Filmmakers Academy to sit down with host Brendan Sweeney and discuss everything from his preference for shooting on film to that one time he courted Steven Spielberg for 2nd unit on West Side Story.Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many more. Want to watch along? Become a member to access the full video interview! https://bit.ly/3x7bngeKeep up with Rafael Levya here:https://www.rleyvadp.com/https://www.instagram.com/rafaelleyvadp/Keep up with Brendan Sweeney here:https://www.brendanjsweeney.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenpancake/Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories:

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