Marcelo Solis Mercado
Cinematographer
2025 Narrative Reel
About...
Marcelo Solis Mercado is a Mexican American cinematographer from the San Fernando Valley. Earning a BFA in Cinematography from Columbia College Hollywood, Marcelo has lensed multiple short films of varying genres and earning awards for those projects. Most notably, having won a cinematography award for his film Blackstar (2022) and screening at the renowned Burbank Film Festival.
Using his unique point-of-view that is built from his cultural background, personal values, and love for the relationships that have built his life; Marcelo's projects and way of filmmaking reflect his love for stories full of connection, the human experience, and unheard voices. Striving to highlight narratives that make the audience feel seen.
Marcelo's experience vary across all points of production, highlighting his camera and lighting work that has been featured in commercials, music videos, short narratives, and feature narratives.
Marcelo is an owner/operator of a Sony FX6 and has his own lighting gear. His package aims for smaller and run and gun sets but also has established relationships with different camera and G+E rental houses in the Los Angeles area to suit any production's needs.
