The Camera as a Character: An Interview with The Queen

1.⁠ ⁠Your camera moves often feel more like choreography than cinematography. Where does a shot like that begin—with an emotion, an idea, or with the camera already in your hands?

It usually starts with a very specific feeling we’re trying to capture. We’ll experiment with lots of different ideas until we find the one that feels just right. For us, the camera movement isn’t just about making the shot look interesting or dynamic, it’s almost like an extra character in the scene. It has its own presence and helps us tell the story in a unique way.

2.⁠ ⁠Your work feels incredibly experimental. How much of what we see is meticulously planned, and how much comes from playing with the camera and discovering something unexpected on set?

We’ve worked together for a long time, and share a kind of creative short hand – where we both instinctively know when things are right. I’m glad you think our work still looks experimental! The truth is that everything is meticulously planned, theres always a few surprises on set – but generally, we know exactly what we are after.

3.⁠ ⁠At a time when it feels like almost everything has been done, you continue to find fresh ways to move the camera and tell stories. What, to you, makes an idea feel truly original rather than just technically impressive?

Ah, thanks. I think for us it’s about staying as creatively open as possible while constantly absorbing new reference material and experimenting. We’re always watching new work, revisiting old ideas, and looking for inspiration in film, photography, and anything else that sparks something.
We still have a lot of fun doing what we do, and I think that’s a big part of it. That excitement keeps us curious and always looking for new ways to approach stories. We never want to repeat ourselves, so we’re constantly tying to push into new territory, which hopefully keeps the work feeling fresh.

4.⁠ ⁠What excites you most about the Mexican market right now? Are there any trends, creatives, or opportunities here that you find particularly inspiring?

We’ve seen some incredible work coming out of the Mexican market, beautiful storytelling, bold filmmaking, and a real willingness to take creative risks.
Like working in any region, though, it all starts with a great idea. That’s always the most exciting part for us. If the idea is strong, everything else can grow from there, no matter where in the world you’re making it.

5.⁠ ⁠What attracted you to partnering with Wabi, and what kind of creative work do you hope to build together in this market?

We’ve worked with Wabi for a while now, and we’ve always really appreciated the dedication and passion they bring to every project. They genuinely care about the work, and that’s something that’s incredibly important to us.
We hope to keep pushing our work forward together. It feels like they really understand who we are creatively and what we’re trying to achieve, which makes for a great partnership. Hopefully we can keep building on that and making exciting work together.