Claudio Miranda
Claudio Miranda | |
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| Born | March 13, 1965 Valparaíso, Valparaíso Region, Chile |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Awards | See below |
| Website | www |
Claudio Miranda, ASC (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklawðjo miˈɾanda]; March 13, 1965) is a Chilean-American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with director Joseph Kosinski, as well as for his work on the Ang Lee-directed film Life of Pi (2012), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, making him the second Chilean-born person to win an Academy Award.
He was also nominated for the David Fincher-directed film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), becoming the first film shot entirely digitally to be nominated for the category, and for the American Society of Cinematographers Award.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Miranda was born in Valparaíso to a Chilean father and a Danish mother.[3][4] His family emigrated to the United States when he was a year old, and he was raised in Southern California.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Miranda's entered the film industry in the lighting department. He was a gaffer and lighting technician under Dariusz Wolski for The Crow, Crimson Tide, and The Fan.[5] During the 2000's he shot numerous commercials and music videos, winning two Bronze Clio Awards.[5]
He first worked with David Fincher in 1995 as the gaffer on Seven. He performed the same role on The Game and Fight Club, before becoming an director of additional photography on Zodiac.[5][6] He carried on Fincher's previous use of the Thomson Viper FilmStream Camera on Zodiac when filming The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.[1] The latter earned him his first Oscar nomination. He then won an Oscar in 2012, as well as a BAFTA Award, for his work on Ang Lee's Life of Pi.
Recently, he has become known for his collaborations with American director Joseph Kosinski, acting as cinematographer in all of his movies - Tron: Legacy (2010), Oblivion (2013), Only the Brave (2017), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Spiderhead (also 2022), and F1 (2025).
Miranda has cited Harris Savides as an artistic influence.[7]
He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 2009.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Miranda has been married to Kelli Bean since 2009.[8] They are the parents of singer Sofia Isella (b. 2005).[9][10][8]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes projects that have not yet been released |
Feature films
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2006 | Failure to Launch | Tom Dey | |
| 2007 | Zodiac | David Fincher | Additional photography[5][6] |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | ||
| 2010 | Tron: Legacy | Joseph Kosinski | |
| 2011 | Margaret | Kenneth Lonergan | Additional photography[5][6] |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Ang Lee | |
| 2013 | Oblivion | Joseph Kosinski | |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Brad Bird | |
| 2017 | Only the Brave | Joseph Kosinski | |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | ||
| Spiderhead | |||
| 2023 | Nyad | Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Jimmy Chin |
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| 2025 | F1 | Joseph Kosinski | |
| 2115 | 100 Years † | Robert Rodriguez | Filmed in 2015[11] |
Short films
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2001 | Tell Me Who Ruby Was | Carolyn Coal | |
| 2003 | Mute | Greg Strause Colin Strause |
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| 2004 | The Angel of Chilside Road | Jonathan Darby | |
| 2005 | Beer Run | David Fincher | |
| A Thousand Roads | Chris Eyre | ||
| 2015 | Help | Justin Lin | with Phedon Papamichael |
| 2017 | Legacy | Sheldon Wong Schwartz | |
| The Dig | Joseph Kosinski | ||
| 2018 | The Circle | Sheldon Wong Schwartz | |
| 2023 | The X Gift | Angie Su | |
| 2024 | Agent State Farm | Jim Jenkins |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Thong Song | Director X | Sisqo Feat. Foxy Brown |
| Let's Get Married | Bryan Barber | Jagged Edge Feat. Reverend Run | |
| The Best of Me - Part Two | Hype Williams | Mýa Feat. Jay-Z | |
| It's a Fact | Director X | Sparkle | |
| 2001 | Lay Low | Hype Williams | Snoop Dogg Feat. Master P, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy and Tha Eastsidaz |
| B.K. Anthem | Director X | Foxy Brown | |
| More than That | Marcus Raboy | Backstreet Boys | |
| You Rock My World | Paul Hunter | Michael Jackson | |
| 2003 | Baby Boy | Jake Nava | Beyoncé |
| 2005 | Everyday (Rudebwoy) | R. T. Thorne | Kardinal Offishall |
| 2006 | Red Flag | Floria Sigismondi | Billy Talent |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Won |
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Won | |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | Nominated |
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | Nominated |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Nominated |
Other awards
[edit]| Year | Title | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Film Critics Society for Best Cinematography Nominated–Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Satellite Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Cinematography Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematographer North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Satellite Award for Best Cinematography Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | Atlanta Film Critic Circle Award for Best Cinematography Black Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Boston Online Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Southern Eastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Washington Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography |
References
[edit]- ^ a b IMDb. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Technical specifications". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- ^ American Society of Cinematographers (2009-01-07). "ASC Names Feature Film Nominees". Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- ^ a b "DJI PRO - Explore New Ways to Film". DJI PRO - Explore New Ways to Film. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ a b "An interview with Claudio Miranda – Cinematographer". Mo-Sys. 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "CLAUDIO MIRANDA". Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ a b c "Credits". www.claudiomiranda.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ Potato Jet (2024-02-05). Why "Shot On iPhone" Commercials Look So Good! Ft. Claudio Miranda. Retrieved 2025-08-08 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Harris, Kathryn (2009-10-21). "In California, Inside Out". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Sofia Isella". Qld Music Trails. January 11, 2022. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ @sofia_isella; (2025-01-29). "Birthday girl ". Retrieved 2025-02-02 – via Instagram.
- ^ "CLAUDIO MIRANDA". www.cinematographers.nl. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Claudio Miranda at IMDb
- Claudio Miranda at Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers (archived)
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