Your Production Dream Team
We started Lucero because we loved working together as much as our clients loved working with us. We pride ourselves in executing seamless productions while having a great time. We found that keeping a collaborative light hearted spirit aids us in producing quality work. We’re excited to create with you.
Brandon
Director & DP
Brandon Widener is an Emmy, Webby, and Critics choice award winning Director/Cinematographer. He’s worked in over 60 countries on 6 continents filming everything from commercials to feature-length documentaries.
Throughout his career he’s been a storyboard artist, editor, producer, cinematographer, and director. This varied skill-set enables him to communicate efficiently across the departments to ensure a smooth and collaborative production.
Amanda
Production Management
Amanda Cruz González is a queer, first generation Mexican-American, film producer. Amanda’s most recent productions include an array of narrative films, commercial projects, and documentaries, with credits across Amazon Live, Netflix, Paramount, and WB, including a 2025 remake of A Star Is Born, unscripted shows for Amazon Live, and a feature length documentary titled Mi Tierra Me Llama.
Amanda brings experience across the full spectrum of production, including film financing and development through logistical production having worked the UPM and Line Producer roles, through post-production and distribution. Amanda has worked as the manager of international sales and distribution for Premiere Entertainment in LA and an Account Manager for Netflix’s multicultural digital media channels with BMP Creative.
Amanda has a sharp business sense and a unique understanding of what makes a compelling story. Amanda's ultimate goal is to continue amplifying the voices of BIPOC & LGBTQ+ community members through compelling stories, collaborations, and progressive business ventures.
