Ricardo Diaz
cinematographer
PRESS
ASC Award Nomination
EPISODE OF A ONE-HOUR REGULAR SERIES Ricardo Diaz for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty "The Second Coming"
Panavision
Winning Time - For his work on the episode, Diaz has now been nominated for an ASC Award in the Episode of a One-Hour Series category. Panavision recently connected with Diaz for his insights on the episode and his collaboration with Banhazl.
Variety
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - cinematographer Ricardo Diaz knew he would pay homage to the original film while working on the 2022 sequel. Diaz spoke with Variety about pulling off that feat in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” offering insight into the horror film’s cinematography.
Hawk Anamorphic
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Ricardo Diaz talks blending old and new for slasher update.
People Magazine
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - “I was also lucky enough to bring Rick Diaz along for the ride as DP. It was great to have another Texan, RGV native, and LatinX filmmaker on board to help bring this iteration of TCM to life.”
Variety
The Violent Heart - “Adepo and Van Patten represent a couple we don’t often see on-screen. Their scenes unfold patiently, allowing the two to discover each other in DP Ricardo Diaz’s spacious widescreen frames.”
Filmmaker Magazine
The Violent Heart - … “a surprising and passionate blend of young romance and Southern noir that boasts a lush visual sensibility and powerful performances”
Variety
Brian Banks - … “may be a football player’s underdog story, but this is no conventional sports movie. Shot primarily in Memphis by indie DP Ricardo Diaz whose crisp widescreen lensing distinguishes the material”
Chicago Reader
Brian Banks - “Hodge’s resolute performance anchors the film… and lush visual language from cinematographer Ricardo Diaz push it several rungs above prosaic TV-movie-style fare”
Moveable Fest
First Girl I Loved - “The film also benefits from… evocative cinematography from Ricardo Diaz, whose sensitive lensing of Anne and Cliff’s aforementioned falling out is somewhat breathtaking”
Film Misery
First Girl I Loved - “Sanga and D.P. Ricardo Diaz certainly take advantage of the heightened feeling of these sun-soaked individuals. The camera swings into frequently curious, fluid, and instinctive corners and directions, intent on capturing the characters from a distinct new angle. The visuals depict many of the film’s embattled emotions”
HollywoodReporter
The Young Kieslowski - “Along with DP Ricardo Diaz, Sanga finds numerous opportunities for visual humor, often instigated by handheld camera techniques”