Hernán Toro
Venezuelan-born cinematographer and director of photography, based in New York, with an international career spanning feature films, commercials, and fine art photography.
What do we know about Hernán Toro?
Here are the key biographical details about Hernán Toro:
- Name: Hernán Toro
- Place of Birth: Caracas, Venezuela
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Cinematographer
- Crew Jobs: Director of Photography, Cinematography, Camera Operator, Grip
Who is Hernán Toro?
Hernán Toro was born and raised in the colorful city of Caracas, Venezuela; there he studied advertising before leaving home for England, where he attended The London Film School. Once back in Caracas, he rapidly became one of most sought after and recognized cinematographers in Venezuela, then South America and eventually moved to New York where he resides since 1995.
Toro has shot over 20 feature films most notably "First We Take Brooklyn," "3 Noches," "Mob Town," "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones." Recently "Spiked," "Blackjack: The Story of Jackie Ryan," "Hamlet/Horatio," and nearly 900 TV commercials, several music videos, shorts, and documentaries. In between films he dedicates his time to teach Cinematography to newer generations of Filmmakers at the New York Film Academy.
Hernán continues to apply his eye, knowledge, and passion to his cinematography. He is also an accomplished still photographer, with his work shown as part of a dozen photographic exhibitions, photos published in magazines, catalogs, and three architectural books.
What is Hernán Toro known for?
Hernán Toro is a Venezuelan cinematographer whose notable feature film credits include:
- Mob Town (2019, Movie)
- The Truce (2025, Movie)
- First We Take Brooklyn (2018, Movie)
- Spiked (2021, Movie)
- I Love Us (2021, Movie)
- Twisted (1996, Movie)
- Little Thieves, Big Thieves (1998, Movie)
- Puppet (1999, Movie)
- 3 Nights (2001, Movie)
- Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story (2020, Movie)
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