Tyler Afana is a Los Angeles based cinematographer and director originally from Sacramento, CA.

Getting his filmmaking start in high school, Tyler went from learning the basics of how to use a camera to directing an entire class in the production of a monthly school-wide broadcast. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Film & Television Production at Loyola Marymount University, he continued working in broadcasting with the Athletics department, rising from working as a camera operator to once again directing entire broadcasts.

In his classes, Tyler learned not only the function of each department in a production, but more importantly how to communicate and collaborate with them in order to make the best film possible. As an upperclassman, he began working as a cinematographer and director. Tyler’s most recent cinematography work is a short film about the loss of innocence of two teen Hispanic Angelenos (dir. Malik Gay-Bañuelos).

Outside of filmmaking, Tyler also enjoys photography, reading, and video games, at one point being captain of the varsity Rainbow Six Siege esports team at LMU.

Skilled in

Cinematography

Directing

Grip & Electric