photo by: Curtis Baker

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operating at the ASC Masterclass with cinematographer Linus Sandgren

Angélica Pérez-Castro is a Puerto Rican cinematographer and steadicam operator based in Atlanta. She is a member of IATSE Local 600 and has operated on films and TV shows featured on Netflix, Fox, HBO, Amazon, and Hulu, as well as independent films, music videos, live events and commercials.

In 2021, she was selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship Program, followed by the AFI Cinematography Intensive in 2022. She is also a member of Women In Media and an active member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC).

Angélica lensed the indie feature film Greek Mothers Never Die, set for release in May 2025.

Passionate about the artistry of cinematography, Angélica finds joy in capturing moments both on land and underwater, with a particular fondness for the tactile nature of shooting on film. Her commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling continues to drive her forward in her career.

ASSOCIATIONS

  • International Cinematographers Guild - IATSE LOCAL 600

  • Society of Camera Operators (SOC), active member

  • Steadicam Operators Association (SOA)

  • The American Society of Cinematographers - ASC Vision Mentorship Program, 2021

  • AFI Conservatory - Cinematography Intensive Workshop, 2022

  • Women in Media - my profile

eDUCATION

  • SDI Open Water Scuba Diver - 2023

  • ASC Film Masterclass - ASC Clubhouse, Los Angeles, 2022

  • M.A. in Film & TV - SCAD-Atlanta, 2016

  • B.F.A. in Graphic Design - Escuela de Artes Plásticas, Puerto Rico, 2013

EQUIPMENT LIST

STEADICAM PACKAGE

  • Arri Artemis sled

  • Betz-tools Wave 1

  • Tiffen G-70x arm

  • GPI Pro Vest

  • smallHD 703 monitor w/aks

  • steadicam stand w/ wheels

  • SOS plate, XLR plate

  • 2xAnton Bauer 150w small with dual charger

  • extension post

  • matthews steady rest

  • Pro aim steadicam 36” cart

ADDITIONAL GEAR

  • Teradek 500xt bolt

  • Shogun Inferno 7” monitor

  • Transvideo 5” on board monitor

  • Astera Titan 8 tube kit w/transmitter

  • Aputure Accent B7c (8 bulbs kit)

  • Sekonic 858-D lightmeter

  • Minolta srT200 35mm stills camera