As an award-winning Director/Cinematographer, William Molina has over forty years of experience behind motion picture film cameras, including digital cinematography.

Credits range from music videos and commercials to feature films and documentaries.

In 1993, William received a National Academy of Television Art and Sciences Emmy nomination, Best Cinematography for his 65mm work on Discovery's “Oceans of Air”.

In 1996 and again 1999, The International Cinematographer’s Guild Film Showcase honored Molina's work on "Le Baton" and "Reducing Stanley" respectively with Artistic Achievement in Cinematography.

Born and raised in Mexico City, William is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. He graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film/Television and a minor in Theater Arts.

His first directorial film, “Revelation” was selected as a Mountain and Southern Regional Finalist in the Ninth Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Student Film Awards and was subsequently awarded the University Film and Video Grant for "The Diverse Reflection".

Over the years, William has shot numerous projects covering all aspects of film, video and digital production. In 1987, William moved to Hollywood and worked steadily as a cameraman on several independent low budget feature films and episodic television shows.

Directing and cinematography feature film credits include: “Where Truth Lies” (Molina’s moody cinematography is pic’s strongest tech credit - Variety) and “Dusting Cliff Seven”.

Director of Photography feature film credits include: "Harbinger", "Reversal", "Tap Water", "Destination Vegas", Dance with Death", "Teenage Exorcist", "The Channeler", as well as several other film and television projects.



The stunning images photographed for the inspirational short film "Chichén Itzá" received a Gold Award for Cinematography Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. "Two Ton Tuesday Live" also received a Gold Award for stage concert performance.

Molina's political feature documentary series "Truth Be Tolled" has received press, media headlines, reviews, accolades and several film awards. Including Platinum and Gold Awards at the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. "Molina's ability to capture the essence of public meetings and boil hours of talk down to defining moments is the mark of a brilliant cinematographer." Other award-winning documentaries as cinematographer include "Activized" and "Tinsel-The Lost Movie About Hollywood".

In addition to his subtle use of aerial cinematography on Honey Creek and CPS Energy, Molina recently directed and lensed campaigns for City of San Antonio, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Nissan, Home Depot, US Army and several personal injury Law Firms.

William is a member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC) and former thirty-year member of the International Cinematographer's Guild (IA 600).