Ed Talavera, an award-winning cinematographer, has worked on a diverse range of films, including narrative, documentary, and immersive projects. His credits span various networks, including HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, ESPN, PBS, and have been distributed globally. Talavera’s films have been screened in theaters worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Notable theatrical narrative films include “Sue,” “Perfect Prey,” and “Bridget.” His feature documentaries include “One Water,” “Finding Gaston,” “Singular,” and “Naked Ambition.” Talavera’s latest immersive 360 film, “5 Stages of Drowning,” has received international acclaim and awards at international festivals.
Talavera’s works have garnered recognition at prestigious film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, Tribeca, and Toronto. His unique and evocative visual style has earned him awards and international acclaim.
His latest feature documentary, Naked Ambition, received theatrical/streaming distribution by Music Box in 2026 and is currently available on Netflix.
Talavera lensed two feature-length narrative films, “Rope Tied” and “Tropical Park,” premier in Cinequest Film Festival and Miami Film Festival in 2026.
His short documentary George V. won the 2025 Emmy Award, Suncoast Chapter and the 2025 Reel South Award at the Miami Film Festival.
Talavera serves as Professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts at the University of Miami.
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