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Nico Aguilar

Nico Aguilar is a Mexican-American feature film cinematographer. He is known for his work on "Chupa" by Jonas Cuarón, "Pedro Páramo" by Rodrigo Prieto, and Charlie Day's "Fool's Paradise". He is also known for his second unit/additional photography on Marvel's "Echo", Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon", and Julie Taymor's "Glorias". Nico has won the American Society of Cinematographers…

Known For

Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon · 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon

MovieCrimeHistory

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

The Monkey

The Monkey · 2025

MovieHorrorComedy

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Countdown

Countdown · 2019

MovieHorrorThriller

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Victorian Psycho

Victorian Psycho · 2026

Victorian Psycho

MovieHorrorThriller

When eccentric young governess Winifred Notty arrives at a remote Gothic manor, a string of unsettling events leads the household to suspect she isn't who she claims to be—but the truth may be far more dangerous than they imagine.

Fool's Paradise

Fool's Paradise · 2023

Fool's Paradise

A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.

Chupa

MovieAdventureFantasy

While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

The Glorias

The Glorias · 2020

An equal rights crusader, journalist and activist: Gloria Steinem embodies these and more. From her role in the revolutionary women's rights movement to her travels throughout the U.S. and around the world, Steinem has made an everlasting mark on modern history. A nontraditional chronicle of a trailblazing life.

Pedro Páramo

Pedro Páramo · 2024

MovieDramaFantasy

A man searches for his father, Pedro Páramo, in a town doomed by violence and the fury of a frustrated love.

Filmography

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Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon · 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon

MovieCrimeHistory

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

Additional Director of Photography

The Monkey

The Monkey · 2025

MovieHorrorComedy

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Director of Photography

Countdown

Countdown · 2019

MovieHorrorThriller

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Second Unit Director of Photography

Victorian Psycho

Victorian Psycho · 2026

Victorian Psycho

MovieHorrorThriller

When eccentric young governess Winifred Notty arrives at a remote Gothic manor, a string of unsettling events leads the household to suspect she isn't who she claims to be—but the truth may be far more dangerous than they imagine.

Director of Photography

Fool's Paradise

Fool's Paradise · 2023

Fool's Paradise

A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.

Director of Photography

Chupa

MovieAdventureFantasy

While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

Director of Photography

The Glorias

The Glorias · 2020

An equal rights crusader, journalist and activist: Gloria Steinem embodies these and more. From her role in the revolutionary women's rights movement to her travels throughout the U.S. and around the world, Steinem has made an everlasting mark on modern history. A nontraditional chronicle of a trailblazing life.

Second Unit Director of Photography

Pedro Páramo

Pedro Páramo · 2024

MovieDramaFantasy

A man searches for his father, Pedro Páramo, in a town doomed by violence and the fury of a frustrated love.

Director of Photography

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt · 2021

MovieHorrorFantasy

In a modern America where witches are real and witchcraft is illegal, a sheltered teenager must face her own demons and prejudices as she helps two young witches avoid law enforcement and cross the southern border to asylum in Mexico.

Director of Photography

Twenty One Pilots: Livestream Experience

Twenty One Pilots: Livestream Experience · 2021

Twenty One Pilots: Livestream Experience

A one-night livestream concert performed by Twenty One Pilots on May 21, 2021, introducing their newest album "Scaled and Icy".

Director of Photography

The Listening Box

The Listening Box · 2016

The Listening Box

MovieDramaMystery

A modern day priest makes an unusual discovery, setting off a chain of events.

Cinematography

Daddy Issues

Daddy Issues · 2019

Maya, a 19 year old queer pixie, gets romantically involved with her sexually fluid insta-crush and unknowingly inserts herself into a twisted love triangle.

Cinematography

When Jeff Tried to Save the World

When Jeff Tried to Save the World · 2018

When Jeff Tried to Save the World

MovieComedyDrama

When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home.

Director of Photography

Icarus

MovieAdventureDrama

When a Mars colony's comm satellite is damaged, Emilia Riley embarks on a seemingly harmless repair excursion. A shuttle malfunction cuts connectivity to the ground and Chris, her son, makes the knee jerk decision to go after her.

Cinematography

Last to Leave

Last to Leave · 2024

Two enigmatic women spark unexpected connections among the regulars at a neighborhood bar, drawing everyone into their mysterious allure. As closing time approaches, the true reason for their presence comes to light, revealing a dark and unsettling twist that changes everything.

Director of Photography

Elisa

When Elisa confronts Sean about finally building towards the life they both dreamed of, it occurs to Sean that there's no time like the present to make a change. The question is, did he wait too long?

Director of Photography

Gloria Talks Funny

Gloria Talks Funny · 2018

Gloria Talks Funny

When struggling voice actress, Gloria, discovers her agent failed to tell her that her claim-to-fame cartoon is being remade, she sets her sights on reprising her role as the famous BioBoy.

Hooded Figure

Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry

Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry · 2020

Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry

MovieDocumentary

Told through the multi-faceted prism of jewelry, Ice Cold explores Hip Hop’s ability to reimagine and transcend established notions of wealth, status, and superiority. Across four episodes, you’ll hear from stars like Migos, Lil Yachty, A$AP Ferg, J. Balvin, City Girls, Talib Kweli and many, many more - all showing off their ice and speaking to deeper issues driving the passion for jewlery: racial inequality, access to the American Dream & the sheer resilience of hip-hop culture.

Cinematography

Run

MovieCrimeAction

When a drug deal goes awry, disengaged gang member Marcus is forced into a situation in which he must place his trust in a young rival gang member named Dean in order to survive the night.

Cinematography

Echo

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Pursued by Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, Maya's journey brings her home and she must confront her own family and legacy.

Second Unit Director of Photography

Stargate Origins

Stargate Origins · 2018

Stargate Origins

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

Follow Catherine Langford, the young woman who witnessed her father uncover the Stargate in Giza in 1928, as she embarks on an unexpected adventure to unlock the mystery of what lies beyond the Stargate in order to save Earth from unimaginable darkness.

Cinematography

Simi Valley

Simi Valley · 2018

A high school student who, dissatisfied with his options for the future, starts a drug courier service with his friends Brendan & Mia in their suburbs. When the show starts, Mia is kidnapped and Chase and Brendan owe the local drug lord $ 20,000. Chase's older brother also runs a drug store in the city, which he promised would never let Chase in. The two brothers must help each other commit a major robbery at Simi's biggest annual fund-raising ball.

Director of Photography