Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Director of Photography for feature films, TV and international productions.
María Secco’s work as Director of Photography spans internationally acclaimed films, including Sorcery (Brujería), which premiered in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and screened at major festivals worldwide, most recently Moscas premiered at Official Selection of Berlinale 2026.
Her cinematic approach extends beyond narrative features to collaborations with global brands such as Apple, Topo Chico and Hanes, blending atmosphere, precision and storytelling across film and commercial productions.
Maria is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the US, Asociación Mexicana de Cinematografía as well as APERTURA an all women association of cinematographers in Mexico she’s also a member of the Sociedad de Cinematografía del Uruguay.
Every visual decision begins with narrative intention — light and movement are tools to serve emotion, never decoration.
From intimate interiors to large-scale productions, each frame is shaped with controlled lighting and intentional composition.
Working closely with directors, production designers and camera teams, Maria builds visual worlds that elevate the script while respecting the production’s rhythm.
