about — Armando Salas, ASC

MEXICO & LATIN AMERICA

Marina Romano
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Born in Havana, Armando Salas, ASC, immigrated to the United States during the Mariel boatlift. His passion for film and journey into cinematography began in his youth in Miami creating skateboarding videos and experimenting with Super 8 film while studying at the New World School of the Arts. He went on to earn a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, where he pioneered a concentration in narrative film production while cultivating a unique visual language within a diverse fine arts environment. He completed an MFA from Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts, gaining recognition as a Jacob K. Javits Fellow and winner of the 2002 American Society of Cinematographers Student Heritage Award.

Salas honed his skills shooting indie films and commercials before venturing into several acclaimed series and earning Emmy nominations for the hit show Ozark and limited series Griselda. His latest work includes the Marvel series, Wonder Man, the new Green Lantern series for HBO/ DC Lanterns, the Bob Odenkirk feature Normal which premiered at Toronto and will hit theaters Spring of 26, as well as the feature film Fight for 84 starring Jamie Foxx as the head coach of the 1984 men’s Olympic boxing team.

In 2020, Salas was honored to be accepted into the American Society of Cinematographers. As an ASC member, he has shown commitment to the art of cinema not only as a mentor to aspiring cinematographers of different backgrounds but also by using his platform to increase awareness of the craft in an ever-changing technological landscape.