​Kusi-Quyllur Del Castillo is a Peruvian 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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As a rising filmmaker in New York, Kusi-Quyllur has worked with Fortune 500 companies, including Discovery, Mastercard and Walmart, making branded content, documentaries, and commercials. Her film "Post-Term" was the recipient of the Gotham Award Short films Showcase in 2022 and a grant winner of the National Board of Review in the same year. Her experimental film “My Heart, My Fellow Traveler” has been screened internationally in over twenty film festivals. Her film "Jean & I" was the recipient of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) grand prize award in 2024. Her latest films “One More Time with Feeling”,  and “Kusi Smiles” are currently running on festivals.

 

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

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