Katelin Arizmendi is an American cinematographer.[1][2] She is best known for her work on Cam, Swallow, Charm City Kings, Dune, Monica and Succession.[3][4][5][6]

Katelin Arizmendi
Born
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2010–present
PartnerRory Culkin (2023–present)
Children1

Life and career

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Katelin was born in Oakland, California.[7] She did her undergraduate studies in film at the University of California, Santa Cruz.[8] She has worked on music videos for Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sam Fender, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Halsey, Doja Cat, Leonard Cohen, Lil Dicky, and more.[9]

Katelin's first feature film as a cinematographer was Cam, released in 2018.[10] Her second film Swallow, premiered at Camerimage festival for cinematographers debut.[11] She also worked as a second unit director of photography for the film Dune.[12] In 2023, she served as co-cinematographer on the television series Succession.[13] In 2024, Arizmendi was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).[14]

Arizmendi entered a relationship with actor Rory Culkin in 2023.[15] They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on May 23, 2026.[16][15]

Selected filmography

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Film and television

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Music video

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Awards and nominations

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Year Result Award Category Work Ref.
2024 Nominated Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Monica [17]
2021 Nominated American Society of Cinematographers Spotlight Award Swallow [18]
Nominated Chlotrudis Awards Best Cinematography [19]
2019 Nominated Camerimage Best Cinematography Debut [11]

References

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  1. ""This Was the Aesthetic I'd Been into Since I'd Started Making Films": Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi on Lensing Cam". filmmakermagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. "How DP Katelin Arizmendi Chooses the Right Partners, Projects and Gear". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. "SWALLOW". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  4. "How 'Charm City Kings' Cinematographer Throttled Up the Realism". variety.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  5. "ASC Awards: 'Dune' Takes Cinematographers' Top Film Prize – Full Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  6. "'Monica' Review: Mother and Daughter, Both Alike in Dignity". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  7. "Katelin Arizmendi". shotsawards.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  8. "Sundance 2020: Spotlight on Katelin Arizmendi, DP of "Charm City Kings"". cined.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  9. "Katelin Arizmendi's Journey from Camera Assistant to DP". musicbed.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  10. "Monica". filmindependent.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  11. 1 2 "CINEMATOGRAPHERS' DEBUTS COMPETITION 2019 LINE-UP!". camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  12. "'Dune' Nabs Coveted Top Prize at American Society of Cinematographers Awards". collider.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  13. "Succession / Patrick Capone, ASC and Sam Daley". theasc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  14. "ASC Welcomes Arizmendi as New Member". ASC.
  15. 1 2 Phillipp, Charlotte (May 24, 2026). "Rory Culkin Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Kate Arizmendi". People. Archived from the original on May 25, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  16. Arizmendi, Katelin [@katearizmendi]; (January 28, 2026). "my feed (and brain) has been consumed with such negativity and pain in the world that I thought I'd bring some light by announcing how ridiculously excited we are to be living in Havoc's world in a few months. We love her. She rules us already 😭". Retrieved January 28, 2026 via Instagram.
  17. "Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List: 'Past Lives,' 'May December,' 'American Fiction' Lead With 5 Noms Each". variety.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  18. "ASC Announces 2021 Awards Nominees". theasc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  19. "2021, 27th Annual Awards". chlotrudis.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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