Artist Spotlight with Carlos Deschamps

Carlos Deschamps is an Uptown native who creates short films and does photography work under his brand Cinematic Heights Productions. His short films Distances and Horror in the Heights both were official selections at the Inwood Film Festival. Raised by a Dominican family in Washington Heights and Harlem, Carlos knows the importance of a community in a small neighborhood. He loves to eat all kinds of food, enjoys learning about various cultures and their histories. Putting that passion to use, he has created and co-hosts a new podcast called Empanadas Sin Raisins with his best friend Ariel Gonazlez, in which they have an entertaining and educational discussion about topics that heavily influences society. To keep up with Carlos, follow @cinematicheights on Instagram.