Griselda
Based on true events, the Netflix series “Griselda” offers a compelling dramatization of Griselda Blanco’s remarkable rise from the streets of Medellín to her reign as ‘The Godmother’ of Miami’s notorious drug empire. Join RED, Director Andrés Baiz, and Director of Photography Armando Salas, ASC, as we delve into the life of one of history’s most powerful and enigmatic figures, exploring the intricate details of how the crew created these brilliant and thrilling visuals to bring her journey to infamy.
Director: Andrés Baiz
Cinematographer: Armando Salas, ASC
Shot on V-RAPTOR
“It’s brilliant how Armando staged this… This is one of the most complicated shots we ever did in the show. We call it the campanita shot which in English means little bell. because of the bell on the door…It’s a oner basically… It seems simple, seems easy, but took days, even months to plan.”
-Director Andrés Baiz
“The 1.66:1 allowed us to isolate her (Griselda) without having to get too close to the camera…When you want to do a close-up… the 1.66:1 is a much more comfortable format and the closest to the Golden Ratio in nature.”
-Cinematographer Armando Salas, ASC
2024 | TV-MA | 1 Season | Drama
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization shows Griselda Blanco’s journey from Medellín to becoming “the Godmother” of Miami’s drug empire.
Starring: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan
Creators: Doug Miro, Eric Newman, Carlo Bernard, Ingrid Escajeda