Katelin Arizmendi
American cinematographer
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Katelin Arizmendi is an American cinematographer.[1][2] She is best known for her work on Cam, Swallow, Charm City Kings, Dune, Monica and Succession.[3][4][5][6]
Katelin Arizmendi | |
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| Born | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Partner | Rory Culkin (2023–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Life and career
Katelin was born in Oakland, California.[7] She did her undergraduate studies in film at the University of California, Santa Cruz.[8] She has worked on music videos for Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sam Fender, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Halsey, Doja Cat, Leonard Cohen, Lil Dicky, and more.[9]
Katelin's first feature film as a cinematographer was Cam, released in 2018.[10] Her second film Swallow, premiered at Camerimage festival for cinematographers debut.[11] She also worked as a second unit director of photography for the film Dune.[12] In 2023, she served as co-cinematographer on the television series Succession.[13] In 2024, Arizmendi was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).[14]
Arizmendi entered a relationship with actor Rory Culkin in 2023.[15] They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on May 23, 2026.[16][15]
Selected filmography
Film and television
- 2018: Cam
- 2019: Swallow
- 2020: Charm City Kings
- 2021: Dune (2nd unit DP)
- 2022: Monica
- 2023: National Anthem
- 2023: Succession (TV series, 4 episodes)
- 2026: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
Music video
- 2014: Interpol: "My Desire"
- 2015: Petite Meller: "Baby Love"
- 2016: Halsey: "Generation Why"
- 2016: Machine Gun Kelly: "Bad Things"
- 2018: Owlle: "In the Dark"
- 2023: Benjamin Earl Turner: "Headspace/Bent"
- 2023: Doja Cat: "Agora Hills"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Cinematography | Monica | [17] |
| 2021 | Nominated | American Society of Cinematographers | Spotlight Award | Swallow | [18] |
| Nominated | Chlotrudis Awards | Best Cinematography | [19] | ||
| 2019 | Nominated | Camerimage | Best Cinematography Debut | [11] | |
