Today we’d like to introduce you to Ale Rubiera

Hi Ale, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?

I began my journey when I was a little child with the help and support of an architect father and a creative mother with a great taste in interior and costume design. I grew up seeing my father’s architectural designs and my mother’s interior design, and that is how I started to get fascinated by lighting, shadows, and all the patterns it creates. This is one of the reasons I wanted to pursue a career in cinematography, to be able to express myself, work with light, and collaborate with other artists to tell stories that are meaningful to humanity.

I got into the film industry, starting my career path after I earned my Communication bachelor’s degree, when I started working as a freelancer with several production companies in Mexico City. I have been a freelance still photographer for NBC Universal since 2015 for the Telemundo International produced shows. I learned what a cinematographer did while working nearby for Telemundo, and I knew I had to try it out myself. After three years of working as a still photographer, videographer, and assistant camera, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to be a cinematographer. I also knew that I needed to keep preparing if I wanted to succeed in the film industry, which is why I moved to New York City and later to Los Angeles to pursue my MFA in Cinematography at the New York Film Academy.

As a cinematographer, I have been shooting music videos, documentaries, and several short films that have been screened in diverse film festivals around the world, such as Atlanta Shortsfest, Portland Comedy Film Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival, Vancouver Independent Film Festival, Prague Independent Film Festival, Katra Film Series, Oaxaca FilmFest, Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, Hollywood International Golden Age Festival, Los Angeles Comedy Festival, LA Femme International Film Festival, Lady Filmmakers Festival, NewFilmmakers NY, and New York Cinematography AWARDS (NYCA), among others.

In 2023, I was selected into The Academy of Motion Pictures Gold Rising Production Track in Cinematography.

Recently, I got selected into the ASC’s Vision Mentorship Program 2024-2025.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?

To be honest, it has been difficult, with many highs and lows. Sometimes it is hard for people to trust that you are capable of handling things as a woman cinematographer but I am blessed to always be supported by my family and friends when things are difficult.

It has taken me time, a lot of patience and effort to reach my professional goals. However, I enjoy the journey, and it has been well worth it, because there is nothing else I enjoy more than being a cinematographer.

One of the main lessons I have learned along my way is to be patient and keep pushing forward even in the worst moments because if we overcome them we will always stand up stronger and renewed.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?

Cinematography is the art, and craft of capturing a story visually by motion pictures. As a cinematographer or director of photography, my job is to always support the story in a visual way. Every decision I make is to enhance the narrative of the story.

I will say that my main strengths as a cinematographer are being a good leader that always protects her crew, and being good at communicating, listening, and expressing my ideas with the team members. I really care about me and my team treating everyone on set with respect.

Something that defines my way to work is that I am really passionate about my job, and that allows me to always give my best. I like to challenge myself in every project, researching and bring ideas that can strengthen the director’s vision in every frame.

For me the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is being able to explore and being in touch with my feelings in order to use those emotions to translate it into stories that might be helpful for someone out there.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?

I definitely did. One of the main things was to appreciate and not take for granted all the little gifts we have in our daily life, like being able to walk freely on the streets without facemasks or to be able to hug the people I love and being hugged by them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.alerubiera.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alerubiera
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7070663/