Imanol Ruiz de Lara

Director | Based in Madrid & Gijón | Website | Instagram

Imanol Ruiz de Lara (1980) Madrid & Gijón, son of actors and cheese lover. He is an acclaimed Spanish director renowned globally for his distinctive approach to fashion filmmaking, which has garnered numerous awards. His artistic vision revolves around compelling visual narratives, infused with lively performances and meticulously crafted art direction. Drawing inspiration from the realm of high fashion photography, Imanol incorporates dynamic camera techniques and innovative post-production methods to transport viewers on mesmerizing visual odysseys. Building on the triumph of his commercial ventures for industry titans like Vogue, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint-Laurent, Imanol ventured into advertising with his groundbreaking "Collisions" film for Heart Ibiza, earning a prestigious Shortlist recognition at Cannes Lions.