Kusi-Quyllur is a cinematographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Born and raised in the Andes region of Peru, Kusi’s work in research and photojournalism in conflict areas across Peru gives her a unique perspective in storytelling and putting stories based on and inspired by reality at the center of her work. 

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Kusi-Quyllur has worked with companies, including Discovery, Bloomberg, Mastercard, Walmart, and Amazon making branded content, commercials, and documentaries.

 

She completed her MFA in Cinematography at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. Her film "Post-Term" was the recipient of the Gotham Award films Showcase in 2022 and a grant winner of the National Board of Review in the same year. Her film "Jean & I" was the recipient of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) grand prize award in 2024. Her latest film “Kusi Smiles” is currently running in festivals and has been shown at Slamdance, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), New York Latino International Film Festival (NYLIFF), Ouray International Film Festival (OIFF), and more. “Kusi Smiles” was the recipient for Best Indigenous Narrative Short at DeadCenter Film Festival in 2025, and the winner of the First Prize for Best Indigenous Film at Rhode Island International Film Festival (FLICKERS/RIIFF), also in 2025.

 

As a female cinematographer with Andean roots and Latin American background, Kusi has made her personal goal to tell stories that represent diversity. Especially women and indigenous communities, giving a voice and platform to their narratives.