Carlos R. Diazmuñoz AMC is an esteemed and award-winning cinematographer renowned for his meticulous approach and expertise spanning over 39 years. Specializing in narrative feature films, documentaries, visual effects, aerial cinematography, music videos and advertising. He has contributed to over 2,000 productions, showcasing his versatile talent across various genres.
Throughout his illustrious career, Diazmuñoz has collaborated with corporations such as 20th Century Fox, AMC Channel, Fox Television, Warner Channel, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Kimberly-Clark. His portfolio boasts an impressive array of projects filmed and captured for these iconic organizations.
With extensive experience in both the United States and Mexico, Diazmuñoz brings a unique perspective and invaluable insight to every production. His ability to seamlessly blend the best practices from both countries enables him to meet any budgetary constraints while satisfying the highest creative demands.
Notably, Diazmuñoz served as the President of the renowned Mexican Cinematographer Society, AMC, for eight years and remained a dedicated board member for two decades. His leadership and contributions have significantly influenced the cinematic landscape, garnering him respect and admiration within the industry.
A trailblazer in the film industry, Diazmuñoz established one of the first cinematographer websites in 1993, pioneering the integration of streaming video technology. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation have cemented his status as a visionary in the field.
Raised in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, Diazmuñoz's heritage reflects his passion for cinematography. With a Mexican/Spanish father who excelled as a Director, Cinematographer, and Producer, and an American mother who pursued a career in modeling, he inherited a rich tapestry of artistic influences. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Diazmuñoz's upbringing in the United States since the age of 12 has afforded him a seamless fluency in both languages.
Formally beginning his cinematographic education at the age of 21 as a 1st Assistant Cameraman, Diazmuñoz apprenticed under internationally recognized Cinematographers from prestigious organizations such as the ASC, CSC, AIC, and AMC, including his late father. His tenure as a 1st Assistant Cameraman encompassed over 500 productions in just five years, laying the foundation for his illustrious career as a distinguished cinematographer.
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Carlos R. Diazmuñoz AMC es un estimado y premiado director de fotografía reconocido por su enfoque meticuloso y su experiencia que abarca más de 39 años. Especializado en largometrajes narrativos, documentales , efectos visuales, cinematografía aérea, videos musicales y publicidad, donde ha contribuido en más de 2,000 producciones mostrando su talento versátil en varios géneros.
A lo largo de su ilustre carrera, Díazmuñoz ha colaborado con corporaciones como 20th Century Fox, AMC Channel, Fox Television, Warner Channel, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company y Kimberly-Clark. Su portafolio cuenta con una impresionante variedad de proyectos filmados y capturados para estas organizaciones icónicas.
Con una amplia experiencia tanto en Estados Unidos como en México, Diazmuñoz aporta una perspectiva única e información invaluable a cada producción. Su habilidad para combinar sin problemas las mejores prácticas de ambos países le permite satisfacer cualquier restricción presupuestaria mientras cumple con las más altas demandas creativas.
Notablemente, Díazmuñoz se desempeñó como Presidente de la renombrada Sociedad Mexicana de Autores de Fotografía Cinematografía, AMC, durante ocho años y fue un dedicado miembro de la junta directiva durante dos décadas. Su liderazgo y contribuciones han influido significativamente en el panorama cinematográfico ganándole respeto y admiración dentro de la industria.
Pionero en la industria cinematográfica, Díazmuñoz estableció uno de los primeros sitios web de cinematografía en 1993, siendo un precursor en la integración de la tecnología de vídeo en streaming. Su enfoque visionario y compromiso con la innovación han afianzado su estatus como un visionario en el campo.
Criado en una familia profundamente arraigada en la industria del entretenimiento, el patrimonio de Díazmuñoz refleja su pasión por la cinematografía. Con un padre mexicano/español que destacó como Director, Director de Fotografía y Productor, y una madre estadounidense que persiguió una carrera como modelo, heredó una rica influencia artística. Fluido en inglés y español, la crianza de Diazmuñoz en Estados Unidos desde los 12 años, le ha proporcionado una fluidez perfecta en ambos idiomas.
Comenzando formalmente su educación cinematográfica a los 21 años como Primer Asistente de Cámara, Diazmuñoz se formó bajo la tutela de directores de fotografía reconocidos internacionalmente de organizaciones prestigiosas como la ASC, CSC, AIC y AMC, incluido su difunto padre. Su período como Primer Asistente de Cámara abarcó más de 500 producciones en solo cinco años, sentando las bases para su ilustre carrera como distinguido director de fotografía.
EXPERIENCE/EXPERIENCIA
FEATURE FILM NARRATIVE/LARGOMETRAJE
"DIARY OF AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY", Cinepolis Distribution, Mexico City - Director Paco Álvarez.
“GAME OF HEROES”, distributor 20th Century Fox, Mexico City - Director Pedro Álvarez.
“UNA GREAT MOVIE” - distributor Indie Rights - Los Angeles - Director Jennifer Sharp
“RECUPERATING MY EX” Cinepolis distribution, Mexico City - Director Gabriel Guzman.
“I LIKE CHOCOLATE” distributor Videocine, Mexico City - Director Joaquín Bissner.
“ALL MINE”, distributor Star Castle - Director Joaquín Bissner.
“ADDICTS”, Independent - Monterrey Mexico - Director Manuel Fernandez.
2ND UNIT/2DA UNIDAD
"EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY" distributor Pantelion Films - Mexico City. Aerial Cinematographer and Scorpio head operator- Director Catalina Aguilar. DP Jon Aguirresarobe
“GET MARRIED IF YOU CAN”, distributor Videocine Mexico City, Director Marco Polo Constandse, DP Horacio Marquinez
“LAST DEATH ” , distributor Videocine - Mexico City -Director David “Leche” Ruiz - DP Juan José Saravia AMC
“THERE ARE NO SAINTS ”, Paramount Pictures Saban Films, Director Alfonso Pineda, DP Mateo Londono AMC
“INTERIOR SPACE” Independent -Mexico City-Director Kai Parlange Tessmann -DP Juan José Saravia AMC.
TELEVISION PROGRAMS/PROGRAMAS DE TELEVISIÓN
“TROPICAL BEACH” , Univision Miami - Director Luis Adams.
“THE SNITCHES” , Univision Miami, - Director Luis Adams.
“AMERICA'S MOST WANTED” , Fox Television, 1 Episode.
“TOYS FROM ANOTHER GALAXY”, Televisa/Fotorama Mexico City -Director Enke Walker.
2ND UNIT/ 2DA UNIDAD
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD SEASON 3- 2 Episodes- ·3rd unit camera operator-Director Stephan Schwartz & Andrew Bernstein DP´s Scott Peck & Christopher LaVasseur
PERSONS UNKNOWN, NBC -Director Jonathan Frakes, Steven Shills - DP Jaimer Reynoso AMC.
“BEHIND MONEY” Motion control and second unit DP, Mexico City, Director - Alejandro G. Iñarritu DP Norman Christianson.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE LENGTH/LARGOMETRAJES DOCUMENTAL
"GREEN SUPERHEROES 2030" In post production, Director Angeles Barea
"ANECDOTALS" independent, Director Jennifer Sharp
“THE BUTTERFLY TREES” Independent -Kentucky USA - Director Kay Milam.
“CELEBRATING THE SPIRITS”, Patzcuaro Cultural Interpretation Center - Directors, Judit Alanis, Francisco Vargas
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS/CORTOMETRAJES DOCUMENTAL
“THE CERVANTES COLLECTION” Independent - New York - Director Philip Dolin.
“ROCK AND ROLL PROMOTERS AND MANAGERS” Independent - New York - Director Philip Dolin.
“OUR CONCRETE LADY” - Independent - Director Francisco Vargas.
PAINTED HISTORIES AND LOVE STORIES , Independent- Director Carlos R. Diazmuñoz AMC.
SHORT FILMS/CORTOMETRAJES
"THE MEN'S ROOM" Director Tina Alexis Allen
"AMERICAN ALIEN" Director Rodrigo Rodriguez
"DÍAZ" - Director Mauricio Ochman
“CLAUS” - Director Mark Cross Witherspoon.
“SHADOWS” - Director Mark Cross Witherspoon.
“EXILE INTO THE VOID”- Director Miguel Muzquiz.
“BASIC PROMISE” - Director Julio Fons.
“IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING” - Director Arturo Hernandez.
“TEPEJI F.C. SOCCER NEVER DIES” - Director Rodrigo "Champ" Sanchez.
MUSIC VIDEOS/VIDEO CLIPS
Sony Music, Arista Records, Polygram, Universal, Emmi Latin, Karen Records, Fonovisa - Artists - AMANDA MIGUEL, GRACIELA BELTRAN, FLAVIO CESAR, LAURA FLORES, LIMITE, NYDIA ROJAS- Director Benny Corral.
EMI Music, GMB Records, FONOVISA, Universal - Artists DAVER, LIMITE, LAURA FLORES, LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE, LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA, ROCIO DURCAL, BOBBY PULIDO - Director Rogelio Montalvo.
Polygram - RAGAZZI- Director Victor Monroy.
J&M Records/Sony Music - CARLOS SILVER,- Director Adolfo Pérez Butrón.
Rap A Lot Records - The GETO BOYS “EVERCLEAR, CROOKED OFFICER, DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A GANGSTA’, MONEY AND THE POWER, STREET LIFE”- Directors Shawn O’Neill, Guy Guillet.
Rap A Lot Records - TOO MUCH TROUBLE “FUGITIVE ON THE RUN”- - Director Guy Guillet.
Independent - ALVERA DE LEÓN- ARMANDO MANZANERO- Director Chris Hool.
Independent - ALVERA DE LEÓN- Director- Carlos R. Diazmuñoz
MUSIC VIDEOS 2ND UNIT/VIDEO CLIPS 2DA UNIDAD
Universal Music - WISIN & YANDEL FEATURING JENNIFER LOPEZ “FOLLOW THE LEADER”, aerial and 2nd unit work. - Director JESSY TERRERO - DP Thomas Kloss,
Universal Music - WISIN & YANDEL “I WANT YOU/TE DESEO”, - aerial and 2nd unit work - Director Carlos Perez - DP Zeus Morand.
Universal Music - PRINCE ROY featuring WISIN “YOUR FREEDOM/ TU LIBERTAD”, - 2nd unit work - Director Jessy Terrero - DP Rob Witt.
ADVERTISING AGENCIES/AGENCIAS DE PUBLICIDAD
INTERNACIONAL/INTERNACIONAL
BBDO, DDB, Bozell, Grey Advertising, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, Lowe & Partners, McCann Erickson, Panamericana, Scali McCabe, Young and Rubicam.
MEXICO/MÉXICO
Add-Makers, Araiz Condoy, Bozell, Bravo Publicity, Contraste Publicidad, Ferrer Publicidad, Garcia Pato Publicist, Gaudeli & Asc, Gilbert DDB, Lebrija & Associates, Luis Lara Advertising, Oscar Leal & Associates, Perez, Retan & Associates Publicity, Slogan Publicity, Muñoz Publicity, Santino, Tarin & Contreras, Terán Publicity, Z Publicity.
BRANDS/MARCAS
International
Amoco Corporation, AT&T, Bacardi Company, Clairol, The Coca Cola Bottling Company, EFFEM, Faberge, Food Cone & Belding, Gerber Foods, Kellogg's, Kimberly Clark, Kraft, Kodak, Konica, Loreal, Office Max, Motorola, Panasonic, Pepsico, Procter & Gamble, Quaker Beverages, Reckitt & Colman, , Skytel, Stafford & Miller, Televisa Network, 3M, Tri Latin America, Univision, Warner Channel, Wonder.
Mexico
Atlantic Bank, Casa Vergel, Cedetel Communications, Consupharma, Mexico Federal Commission of Electricity, Elektra, Gamesa, Glaxo, Institutional Revolutionary Party, Territorial Insurance Company, Liverpool Department Stores, Mexican Association of Publicist and Agencies, Mexican Cement CEMEX, Mexico Federal Institute of Election, Mexican Petroleum PEMEX, Mexican Telephone Company TELMEX, Mundet, National Action Party, National Lottery, Palacio De Hierro Department Stores, Paul Chardo, Resistol Industries, Salinas y Rocha, Mexican Marines, Suburbia, Television Azteca, Union Bank, Videocentro.
UNITED STATES/ESTADOS UNIDOS
JCPenney, Lone Star National Bank, Rap-A-Lot Records, Surplus Warehouse, Valley Baptist Medical Center, Vannevar New Media.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS/PREMIOS Y RECONOCIMIENTOS
Best Cinematography A Show for a Change Film Festival 2023 "American Alien"
Best Film Cineodessy Film Festival 2019 "Una Great Movie"
Best Feature DC Black Film Festival 2019 "Una Great Movie"
Vision Award Roxbury International Film Festival 2019 "Una Great Movie"
Best Documentary Sayulita Film Festival 2019 "The Butterfly Trees"
Audience Award Cinema Verde 2019 "The Butterfly Trees"
Best Feature Colorado Environmental 2019 "The Butterfly Trees"
Experience Award The Impact DOC Awards 2019 "The Butterfly Trees"
Platinum Remmy Houston International Film Festival 2018 , Best Wildlife Documentary “The Butterfly Trees”
Bronze Telly Lone Star National Bank “Community”
Bronze Telly Lone Star National Bank “Still The Valley's Bank”
Silver Goddess Film Critic award nomination for best cinematography narrative “I Like Chocolate”
Silver Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Bringing The Bank To You”
Silver Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Bringing The Bank To You” Branding 30’
Gold Addy, Silver Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Bringing The Bank To You” Branding 60
Silver Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Bringing The Bank To You”
Gold Telly, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Consumer”
Gold Telly, Lone Star National Bank commercial commercial “Business”
Gold Telly, South Texas College commercial “Moments”
Gold Telly, South Texas College commercial “Moments”
Best of Broadcast Addy, South Texas College commercial “Student Life”
Best of Show Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Image Campaign”
Gold Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Consumer:30”
Gold Addy best cinematography, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Image:60”
Silver Addy, corporativo para Lone Star National Bank “Lobby Programing”
Silver Addy, South Texas College commercial“Tuition”
Gold Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Image:60”
Gold Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Business”
Gold Addy, Lone Star National Bank commercial “Trade Show HD DVD”
Gold Addy best cinematography ad campaign Costep, Texas USA
Gold Addy PSA “Moving Canvas” Texas Department of Health , Rio Bravo Pictures
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold PSA "Televisa Teleton Manos”
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold Funniest Promo “Televisa Atinale al Precio”
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold General “Televisa Atinale al Precio”
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold "Judge's Choice- Broadcast" Televisa, Telethon.
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold "Best On-Air Image Branding Campaign" Televisa, Canal de Las Estrellas.
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold "Best Public Service Announcement" Televisa.
Promax & BDA Latin America Gold "Best Themed or Seasonal Corporate Campaign" Televisa.
Promax & BDA Latin America Silver "Best Themed or Seasonal Corporate Campaign" Televisa.
Bronze Addy Award for TV commercial Vannevar New Media Web Page Publishing Company.
Silver Telly Award for environmental training program Amoco Corp. "Groundwater Carol" .
Silver Telly Award for environmental training program Amoco Corp. "It's a Matter of Attitude".
Bronze Telly Award for environmental training program Amoco Corp. "Blood-borne Pathogens".
Bronze Telly Award for environmental training program Amoco Corp. "Bart & Mother Nature".
MTV Yo Raps # 1 video of the week Geto Boys “Everclear” Bushwick Bill
EDUCATION/EDUACIÓN
Mexican Institute of Cinematography and Theater Mexico City.
Pima Community College, Aeronautical Engineering. Tucson Arizona
1st Assistant Cameraman to: Carlos Diaz Muñoz Gomez AMC, Michael Zsuks CSC, Scott Siegel, Fred Goodich ASC, Fernando Arvizu, Hans Beimler, Kal Manning, Felix Alcalá, David Berman, Lorenzo Contreras.
Kodak Color Workshop, México City.
AMC Film & Digital intermedia workshop.
AMC Film & Digital intermedia workshop, Steadicam and Phantom HD camera.
F35 Sony workshop
NAB Adobe Premiere CC workshop
Robert McKee character dialogue webinar
REFERENCES/REFERENCIAS
USA/ESTADOS UNIDOS
Millar Hollander Advertising Texas, USA Jeffrey Millar | Milam Productions Kentucky, USA Kay Milam | Particle Productions New York, USA Director Philip Dolin |
Rio Bravo Pictures Texas, USA Director Rodrigo Rodriguez
Souls Productions Inc. Executive Producer/ Director Francisco Alvarez New York, NY | Sharp Films Los Angeles CA, USA Director Jennifer Sharp
White Streak Entertainment Director Tina Alexis Allen Los Angeles CA USA | SinAmor Films Los Angeles CA, California Director Angeles Barea |
MEXICO/MÉXICO
Capricho Films Mexico City Exec. Producer Oliver Araiz | Camaleon High Video Mexico City Producer Luis Carreola +5255 5281-3356 | Cinergia Monterrey Mexico Director Manuel Fernandez |
Director Julio Fons Mexico City | Director Francisco Alvarez Mexico City | Moller Publicidad Mexico City Walter Moller +5255-5292 -1570 |
Planeta Film Mexico City Enke Walker |
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BRAZIL/BRASIL
| Kiwi Productions Producer Henrique Landulfo hlandulfo@icloud.com | ||