Claudio Miranda, ASC (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklawðjomiˈɾanda]; March 13, 1965) is a Chilean-American cinematographer, known for his collaboration with director Joseph Kosinski.

For his work on David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), the movie became the first film shot entirely digitally to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

In winning Best Cinematography for the Ang Lee-directed film Life of Pi (2012), he became the second Chilean-born person to win an Academy Award.

Early life

Miranda was born in Valparaíso to a Chilean father and a Danish mother. His family emigrated to the United States when he was a year old, and he was raised in Southern California.

Career

Miranda's entered the film industry in the lighting department. He was a gaffer and lighting technician under Dariusz Wolski for The Crow, Crimson Tide, and The Fan. During the 2000s he shot numerous commercials and music videos, winning two Bronze Clio Awards.

He started working with David Fincher as a gaffer on Seven, The Game and Fight Club, before working in additional photography on Zodiac. He carried on Fincher's previous use of the Thomson Viper FilmStream Camera on Zodiac when filming The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The latter earned him his first Oscar nomination. He then won an Oscar in 2012, as well as a BAFTA Award, for his work on Ang Lee's Life of Pi.

Miranda has cited Harris Savides as an artistic influence.

He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 2009.

Personal life

Miranda has been married to Kelli Bean since 2009. They are the parents of singer Sofia Isella (b. 2005).

Filmography

Key
†Denotes projects that have not yet been released

Feature films

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2006Failure to LaunchTom Dey
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonDavid Fincher
2010Tron: LegacyJoseph Kosinski
2012Life of PiAng Lee
2013OblivionJoseph Kosinski
2015TomorrowlandBrad Bird
2017Only the BraveJoseph Kosinski
2022Top Gun: Maverick
Spiderhead
2023NyadElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Jimmy Chin
2025F1Joseph Kosinski
2027Star Wars: Starfighter †Shawn LevyPost-production
2115100 Years †Robert RodriguezFilmed in 2015

Music videos

YearTitleDirectorArtist(s)
2000"Thong Song"Director XSisqo featuring Foxy Brown
"Let's Get Married"Bryan BarberJagged Edge featuring Reverend Run
"The Best of Me" (Part Two)Hype WilliamsMýa featuring Jay-Z
"It's a Fact"Director XSparkle
2001"Lay Low"Hype WilliamsSnoop Dogg Feat. Master P, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy and Tha Eastsidaz
"B.K. Anthem"Director XFoxy Brown
"More than That"Marcus RaboyBackstreet Boys
"You Rock My World"Paul HunterMichael Jackson
2003"Baby Boy"Jake NavaBeyoncé
2005"Everyday (Rudebwoy)"R. T. ThorneKardinal Offishall
2006"Red Flag"Floria SigismondiBilly Talent
2018"Girls Like You" (Original, Volume 2 and Vertical Video versions)David DobkinMaroon 5 featuring Cardi B

Awards and nominations

Major awards

Academy Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBest CinematographyNominated
2012Life of PiWon

BAFTA Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBest CinematographyNominated
2012Life of PiWon
2022Top Gun: MaverickNominated

American Society of Cinematographers Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonOutstanding Achievement in CinematographyNominated
2012Life of PiNominated

Other awards

YearTitleAward/Nomination
2008The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonHouston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Film Critics Society for Best Cinematography Nominated–Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Satellite Award for Best Cinematography
2012Life of PiAlliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Cinematography Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematographer North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Satellite Award for Best Cinematography Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated–St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography
2022Top Gun: MaverickAtlanta Film Critic Circle Award for Best Cinematography Black Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Boston Online Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Phoenix Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography Southern Eastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Washington Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography

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