Meet Andre Soto

Today we’d like to introduce you to Andre Soto.

Andre Soto is a Fashion Filmmaker and business owner located in Los Angeles. He considers himself a Filmmaker at heart, although he started his journey first with Photography and Graphic Design.

Andre’s main focus is on Fashion and Narrative, he frequently collaborates and works with Magazines, Agencies, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Models, Designers, Producers, and Professionals from all over the world. His editorial style, combined with the different elements of filmmaking, help create a beautiful, cool, and one-of-a-kind picture.

This creative journey started back in 2013, he started first with Portraits, Events, Commercial work, and then little by little he began shifting his vision toward Fashion Filmmaking. Andre’s work has been published in various magazines and film festivals worldwide; one of his recent film projects, “Overthinking” has been nominated and premiered in some of the most reputable fashion film festivals worldwide such La Jolla, London, Berlin, and many more festivals to come soon!

Andre also has a Photo & Film studio located in the Fashion District, where he shoots most of his work and also rents out the space to other creatives. It’s a huge and beautiful studio, fully equipped and ready to shoot.

This studio is becoming a huge aid to the creative community in LA, photographers and content creators from all over the county come here to shoot their work. Feel free to check out the studio below:
https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/62004d46bdb172000d3fea4b?utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=listing_sharing

Last but not least, his latest short film “Overthinking” is set to be released online and available for everyone to watch on 10/15/22.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it’s never easy pursuing a creative career, there are many ups and downs but that’s just part of every journey. Most of the struggles are oftentimes just mental, it all comes down to your perspective and how you look at it.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in Fashion Photography and Filmmaking. I’m mostly known for my editorial type of work on Fashion Campaigns, Music Videos, Short Films, Fashion Films, Commercials, Ads, Feature Films, etc…

As a Filmmaker, I usually work within the Camera department as DP, AC, AD positions.

Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Yes, try to network with as many people as you can. Find people you enjoy being around, then collaborate together. This industry is all about collaborating with your friends, just keep an open mind and be kind to everyone.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.AndreSoto.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsAndreSoto
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhosAndreSoto
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IpQpN1TpFQU0YejTVYYfw/featured
• Other: www.vimeo.com/AndreSoto

Image Credits
Portrait photo by Oscar Romero. BTS photos by Andy Casillas.