Guillermo del Toro

Born and raised in Mexico, Guillermo del Toro has been an avid fan of films and filmmaking his entire life. In his early teens, del Toro began making short films, and later learned makeup from ‘The Godfather of makeup’ Dick Smith. From there del Toro made a name for himself, directing films such as Blade II and Hellboy. His most notable films include Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth. As well as being a director, he has also been a successful writer, producer, and worked on makeup and special effects.

What I like about Guillermo del Toro’s films most are the iconic sense of style and cinematography. Having always been interested in special effects and ‘monster makeup’, I find his films incredibly fascinating. His ability to tell a story and create a beautiful fantasy world on camera is due to his background in special effects. That is why del Toro is my favourite director.

Cinematography in 'Pan's Labyrinth'