About

Paloma Ronquillo

Paloma Ronquillo is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. Attended California State University Monterey Bay, she majored in Cinematic Arts and Technology. Her time in Monterey she freelanced and worked as an over hire for the Local 611 as camera operator. 

Paloma is in her last year at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television MFA program in Cinematography. She is a Panavison New Filmmaker Grant receipt, and a part of the Society of Camera operators, as a student operator. 

Recognitions & Awards

  • Future Farmers of America State Convention Photographer 2017
    Santa Barbara County Fair Photography contest placed third 2017


    Photographer's Forum National Finalist 2018
    Santa Barbara County Fair Photography contest placed first 2018

  • First-time Filmmaker sessions, Pinewood Studios, short doc. selected 2021
    Indo Singapore International Film Festival, Short student film, selected 2021
    Indo Singapore International Film Festival, Short doc. selected 2021
    Indo Singapore International Film Festival, Doble Sentido, Award Winner 2021

    City of Angels Women's Film Festival, infatuation, Official Selection 2022
    Independent Shorts Awards, infatuation, Official Selection 2022
    Gotham Film Festival, Flashlight, UCLA Student Film Nominee 2023
    Lee Strasberg Film Festival, Flashlight, Best Cinematography Nominee 2023

  • Mexican-American Heritage in Film CEF 2022

    Panavison first time filmmakers grant 2024

    Motion Picture Association of America Award winner 2024

    Panavision first time filmmakers grant 2025

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