My Best Advice- Mia Cioffi Henry Rising Star

Rising Star cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry shares that the best advice is not to feel like you are behind — because there is no single road to success in this career path.

Her multifaceted background in acting, dance, and production design informs her visual storytelling, and she now serves as head of cinematography in NYU’s graduate program. Her credits include The Surrogate (SXSW 2020), Superior(Sundance 2021), and Sorry, Baby (Sundance 2025, acquired by A24).

Read more about her journey in American Cinematographer’s 2025 Rising Stars of Cinematography feature.

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