GUSTAVO T. ASTUDILLO
I've worked with Gustavo T. Astudillo for several years, lately as an associate producer on my upcoming show Lady in the Lake. I always knew he's a visual storyteller from his distinct photography that always captures the absurdity of the human condition with a contemporary lens. But it was the script for his first short, Positive Reinforcement, that awakened in me that rare excitement of discovering a new voice and pushed me to produce it.
With Positive Reinforcement, Gustavo showcases his unique surrealist blend of satire, cynicism, humor, and raw emotion that provokes deep thought and introspection. As a storyteller, he's unafraid to challenge conventions and creates unforgettable images that explore the complexities of the human experience with a wink. Gustavo's talent to get us laughing while he punches us in the gut holds a boundless promise in an industry hungry for authenticity and innovation.
- Alma Har’el
Gustavo T. Astudillo is a filmmaker + photographer based in Los Angeles. After moving to the big city from a small farm town in the Midwest, he has worked in film + TV for nearly 10 years.
As a filmmaker, Gustavo completed his short film Positive Reinforcement, an offbeat psychological thriller premiering at Palm Springs ShortFest in June, 2024.
As a photographer, Gustavo has shot BTS on numerous projects, including Lady in the Lake for Apple TV+, Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom, Byron Bowers: Spiritual N**ga for Hulu, and many others, including the finale of Dave S2.
His unwavering dedication to movie-making has been misunderstood as stubbornness by family members and therapists, alike. Nevertheless, Gustavo remains impassioned to continue his pursuit of art or 'content', however you may prefer to describe it.
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