Anthony Schiliro is a lifelong film lover whose photography is shaped by the directors, visuals, and stories that made him look twice.
Movies as Visual Inspiration
For Anthony, movies and film aren’t just entertainment—they’re an analysis in framing, light, movement, and emotion. His approach to travel photography draws from cinematic techniques.
He often thinks like a director: Where’s the light coming from? What’s the mood of this scene? What belongs in the frame—and what doesn’t?
He finds inspiration in the way directors use silence, contrast, and color to build meaning. Film has taught him how to wait for a moment and how to tell a story without words.
Favorite Directors
Anthony’s favorite directors have shaped the way he sees the world—and the way he shoots it.
- Stanley Kubrick – for symmetry, tension, and precision
- Denis Villeneuve – for atmosphere and scale
- John Carpenter – for mood and minimalism
- Michael Mann – for evening cityscapes and soft intensity
- Christopher Nolan – for time, structure, and sharp visuals
- Martin Scorsese – for energy and character focus
- Paul Thomas Anderson – for emotion and visual depth
- David Lynch – for dream logic and surreal detail
- Brian De Palma – for bold color and visual risk-taking
Each director brings a different lens to storytelling, and Anthony analyzes their work with the same care he gives to composing a photograph.
Books & Movies
Anthony often sees connections between the films he watches and the books he reads. Fiction writers like George Orwell, Franz Kafka, and Sylvia Plath overlap with directors like Lynch and Villeneuve in tone and theme. The blend of philosophy, fiction, and film shapes how Anthony approaches art and life.
He’s particularly interested in:
- Dystopian narratives
- Psychological thrillers
- Surrealism and nonlinear storytelling
- Films that blend stillness with sudden intensity
Many of his travel photos are inspired by these moods and tones—especially in evening scenes, fog, or crowded urban areas.
Photography with a Cinematic Eye
Anthony’s portfolio reflects his love of film:
- He frames wide shots like establishing scenes
- He shoots candid moments with the intimacy of a close-up
- He uses shadow and light to shape the feeling of a place
- He looks for movement, even in stillness—just like in movies
Whether in the streets of Tokyo or the hills of Sicily, Anthony’s camera is guided by the same instincts that draw him to great films.