Behind the camera

Rene Auguste is an award-winning New York City–based cinematographer and Director of Photography with 20 years of experience crafting cinematic images for documentaries, branded content, music videos, narrative films, hospitality, and live productions.

Working in New York and internationally, Rene brings expertise as a DP, camera operator, and Steadicam operator, collaborating with agencies, production companies, artists, and creative teams from concept through production.

Awards & recognition

• Best Cinematography — Winner, 2025
  Give Me One Minute to Explain · 48 Hour Film Project – Philadelphia

• Best Lighting Short Film — Winner, 2024
  The Keyboard · Five Continents International Film Festival
  Shared with Mattia Palombi.

• Best Cinematography — Nominee, 2025
  Matthew 4:08 · 48 Hour Film Project, New York

• Best Sci-Fi Short — Winner, 2026
  Matthew 4:08 · South Film and Arts Academy Festival
  Shared film award with Dima Koan and Dmitriy Umanskiy.

• Best Short Film — 3rd Place, 2026
  Matthew 4:08 · International Celebration of Cinema
  Shared film recognition with Vladimir Nikulichev, Dima Koan, Maria Lineva, and Dmitriy Umanskiy.

View awards and nominations on IMDb

Selected portfolio highlights

• AJR — World’s Smallest Violin

• MSC Cruises — Vikas Khanna in the Maldives

• Forbes — 30 Under 30

Explore selected work

Available for productions in NYC and worldwide. Watch the reel or get in touch to discuss your project.