Originally from Spain, Elena Baz is a cinematographer known for her unique visual sensitivity and storytelling approach. She holds a Master’s in Cinematography from ESCAC in Barcelona, where she refined her craft and developed her creative voice. Her academic journey began at Carlos III University of Madrid, where she earned a degree in Audiovisual Media with a bilingual distinction in English, complemented by an Erasmus scholarship in Lyon, the birthplace of cinema, which profoundly influenced her perspective on the art form. Elena also trained at the prestigious EICTV in Cuba, completing a workshop on Lighting and Visual Continuity, further enhancing her technical and artistic expertise. Passionate about exploring human emotions and creating captivating atmospheres, she has made her mark in the industry with her creative vision and technical versatility. With a deep understanding of cinematic language, her work seamlessly connects the visual with the emotional, immersing audiences in stories that delve into both reality and the subtleties of the human experience.

Elena Baz

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Originally from Spain, Elena Baz is a cinematographer known for her unique visual sensitivity and storytelling approach. She holds a Master’s in Cinematography from ESCAC in Barcelona, where she refined her craft and developed her creative voice. Her academic journey began at Carlos III University of Madrid, where she earned a degree in Audiovisual Media with a bilingual distinction in English, complemented by an Erasmus scholarship in Lyon, the birthplace of cinema, which profoundly influenced her perspective on the art form. Elena also trained at the prestigious EICTV in Cuba, completing a workshop on Lighting and Visual Continuity, further enhancing her technical and artistic expertise. Passionate about exploring human emotions and creating captivating atmospheres, she has made her mark in the industry with her creative vision and technical versatility. With a deep understanding of cinematic language, her work seamlessly connects the visual with the emotional, immersing audiences in stories that delve into both reality and the subtleties of the human experience.

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Originally from Spain, Elena Baz is a cinematographer known
for her unique visual sensitivity and storytelling approach. She
holds a Master’s in Cinematography from ESCAC in
Barcelona, where she refined her craft and developed her
creative voice. Her academic journey began at Carlos III
University of Madrid, where she earned a degree in
Audiovisual Media with a bilingual distinction in English,
complemented by an Erasmus scholarship in Lyon, the
birthplace of cinema, which profoundly influenced her
perspective on the art form.

Elena also trained at the prestigious EICTV in Cuba,
completing a workshop on Lighting and Visual Continuity,
further enhancing her technical and artistic expertise.
Passionate about exploring human emotions and creating
captivating atmospheres, she has made her mark in the
industry with her creative vision and technical versatility. With
a deep understanding of cinematic language, her work
seamlessly connects the visual with the emotional, immersing
audiences in stories that delve into both reality and the
subtleties of the human experience.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Various projects (Spain & Mexico)
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Director of Photography for a range of commercial, short film, and fashion projects across Spain and Mexico.
Director of Photography at Elena Baz Cinematography
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director of Photography for a diverse slate of commercial campaigns and short films across Spain, Mexico, and Cuba. I craft lighting, composition, and storytelling through imagery inspired by classical photography, painting, and the landscapes I have encountered on my travels. Projects span Costa Coffee, Baileys Mentiras All Stars, Tequila Dobel Tahona, Amazon Ads, Spotify Equal, and other brand campaigns, with a focus on creating visually striking and emotionally resonant imagery.

Education

Master's in Cinematography at ESCAC, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus Exchange Program at Université Lumière Lyon II, France
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication at Carlos III University of Madrid
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus Exchange Program at Université Lumière Lyon II
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Master's in Cinematography
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus Exchange Program
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Selected member of Apertura DOP (Mexican Association of Cinematographers)
July 1, 2025 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services