Alfonso Chin is a cinematographer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada.
His journey to Vancouver began in Mexico where he was born. His multicultural background sparked a desire to experience stories from various cultures, which he found through world cinema and painting. He would later move to Los Angeles before his passion finally led him to Vancouver where he studied film, interactive arts and technology, and graphic design at Simon Fraser University.
Alfonso has filmed with different formats from 35mm, 16mm to the latest digital emulsions. His work captivates using harmonious visual language to stimulate profound emotion that is unique to each story. From commercials to engaging narratives and documentaries, the story and characters always come first and are always the primary motivation for his approach to lighting and camera movements. He also has a passion and understanding for non-traditional storytelling.
Alfonso has garnered nominations and awards at the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Canadian Screen Awards, Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy Awards), and other prestigious international festivals. He’s also a member of the International Cinematographers Guild 669.
Alfonso's work is best known for filming episodes for the Netflix series, VOIR, which is produced by David Fincher.