Tomás Gomez Bustillo Director American Film Institute AFI After Film School #26
Born in Buenos Aires, Tomás Gómez Bustillo was brought up across Argentina, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the US. After studying Political Science in Buenos Aires, he relocated to LA where he earned his MFA in Directing at the American Film Institute Conservatory. After graduating, he co-founded indie production company Plenty Good. His debut feature film, CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT, starring Monica Villa premiered at SXSW 2023 to rave reviews and won the AYH Award for visionary film. It was nominated for 3 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS: Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
Eli Arenson Cinematographer American Film Institute AFI After Film School #25 - The Deliverance DP
ELI ARENSON started his career as a war correspondent and photojournalist, and is a graduate of the AFI Conservatory's MFA in Cinematography. His feature film credits include A24's LAMB, Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE, and Ishana Night Shyamalan's THE WATCHERS for Warner Bros and New Line Cinema. Often shooting on 16 and 35mm film, his distinct style has garnered the attention of the leading voices in commercial and fashion. Eli believes in cinematography that is simple and graceful - his visual approach always begins from the minds of the characters. He currently resides in Iceland with his partner and son.