Rafael Leyva
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Named one of the ASC's Rising Stars of Cinematography, Rafael Leyva is a Los Angeles based Director Of Photography from Ponce, Puerto Rico. This island native started his journey as an aspiring film maker in New York City when he was 19 years old. It was there that he fell in love with Cinematography and since then, Rafael has lensed for clients such as DISNEY Pictures, SONY Pictures, NETFLIX, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, and many more. Mr. Leyva specializes in narrative(Feature Films) and 35mm Film Capture.
Known for
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Ghost Elephants (2026)
Director of Photography

5-Headed Shark Attack (2017)
Director of Photography

The Other Wife (2016)
Director of Photography

Toxic Shark (2017)
Director of Photography

Earthtastrophe (2016)
Director of Photography

Home by Spring (2018)
Director of Photography

Dream House Nightmare (2017)
Director of Photography

Last Rampage (2017)
Director of Photography

Eruption: LA (2018)
Director of Photography

Drone Wars (2016)
Director of Photography

V for Victor (2024)
Director of Photography

Sinister Squad (2016)
Director of Photography

Nightmare Wedding (2016)
Director of Photography

Sinister Minister (2017)
Director of Photography
My Type (—)
Director of Photography
The Foster Ranch (—)
Director of Photography
Demented (2015)
Director of Photography

Reeling (2025)
Director of Photography

SHE (2021)
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