
Person
Chus Lara
Camera · Spain
Biography
Cinematographer, director, and producer. Graduated in cinematography (ECAM) and in History (UAM). His work behind the camera has been instrumental in the creation of internationally acclaimed short films such as: "Abracitos" (Tony Morales, 2020) with over 50 selections and 20 significant international awards including Fantasia Festival, Fantastic Fest, Screamfest, and Fantasporto; "El sueño de los perros" (Dídac Gimeno, 2021) showcased at Sitges 2021; "Alicia" (Tony Morales, 2023) honored with the Silver Biznaga for Best Fiction Short Film at the Málaga Film Festival, as well as the Audience Award at Fancine Málaga, with multiple selections in genre festivals and nominations for the Méliès d'argent. As a director (also serving as cinematographer and producer), he made his debut in 2023 with "El Cristo de la Calavera", premiered at Screamfest (Los Angeles, USA) and selected for screenings at Filmquest (Utah, USA), Panic Fest (Missouri, USA), Fantastic Film Fest Australia (Australia), and Isla Calavera (Spain).
Known for

Alicia
Director of Photography

La visitante
Director of Photography

The Apostate
Electrician

Hada
Camera Operator

Pollywogs
Gaffer

Amira
Director of Photography

Abracitos
Director of Photography
The Mantises
Director of Photography

Saturno a través del telescopio
Director of Photography

The Sleep of the Dogs
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 2025AmiraDirector of Photography
- 2025PollywogsGaffer
- 2024La visitanteDirector of Photography
- 2023The Christ of the SkullDirector
- 2023AliciaDirector of Photography
- 2022Las Enfermedades de los ÁrbolesDirector of Photography
- 2022The Sleep of the DogsDirector of Photography
- 2020AbracitosDirector of Photography
- 2018Saturno a través del telescopioDirector of Photography
- 2015The ApostateElectrician
- 2015HadaCamera Operator
- —The MantisesDirector of Photography
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