Francesco Diaz – Profile

Portrait –

I’m a Swiss-Italian cinematographer with over twenty years of experience. Born in Italy with roots in Sardinia and Appenzell, I’m based in Lausanne.
I trained in cinematography at the Civica Scuola di Cinema in Milan. Over the years I’ve worked across genres and formats — narrative, documentary, commercial, short and feature-length. Beyond shooting, I’ve also directed and taught filmmaking. I love telling stories by looking at the world through lenses and perspectives, and shaping it with light.

Work Experience –

As cinematographer, I shot Ferite, I passi leggeri and La guarigione — all directed by Vittorio Rifranti, released theatrically and on DVD. La guarigione received multiple awards. I also photographed O sei uomo o sei donna... Chiaro? by Enrico Vanni and Mother Loves You directed by Giovanni Jussi, an international co-production between Switzerland, Austria and Italy blending theatre and cinema.

Education –

Civica Scuola di Cinema Milano

Personal equipment –

Red Komodo X, Red Komodo, a lot of Lumix Cameras, Zeiss Otus Lens Set, Blazar Remus Anamorphic Lens Set, Vintage Contax-Zeiss Lens Set, Lighting etc.