9. Leonora Anzaldua: Lighting the Mystery

Leonora Anzaldua and I dive into how she uses the camera as a character in her cinematography, and how she brings dramatic dimension through lighting the darkness. Follow: LeonoraMakesMovies.comIG: LeonoraMakesMoviesIG: LeonoraMakesPhotosIMDBCreator's Challenge: Tell a story in a single pictureCommunicate a message with just imagesBio & IntroMy guest Leonora Anzaldua is a filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller. She has worked on American Horror Story, shot documentaries across Asia, created many award-winning short films, and shot with AwesomenessTV and Skybound Entertainment. Leonora has worked with Barnes and Noble, All Saints, Ball is Life, Buzzfeed Branded, Fox Studios, and WNYC Studios. Her works have screened at many festivals and earned her the Sun Cinematography award, along with a Student Emmy nomination. She creates stunning images through her work which combine deep character reflection with beautiful storytelling. is inspired by Renaissance painters, contemporary studio artists, and her own deep dive into cultural representation. Leonora is a passionate creator committed to amplifying underrepresented voices. MentionedIan AsbjørnsenCaravaggio/ChiaroscuroGregory Crewdson Latina HollywoodEmily McGregorMichael GoiCreator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika LabsHost Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe. Find out more info on the show and host Jessica Payne.Offering creative strategy, performance coaching, and more! www.kikalabs.comMore info and resources at   | www.kikalabs.comWatch the video podcast on YouTube | YouTube Creator's Cafe Podcast PlaylistFollow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabsFacebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika LabsTranscripts and YouTube Links at |  www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotesTheme MusicOur theme music is composed and performed by Kyle deTarnowsky.www.kyledetarnowskymusic.com