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Agnew, Steve
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Steve Agnew
Tel: 828-258-3456
Fax:
Email: steve@rock-creek.com

Description: Director of Photography -- 35mm – 16mm – HD -- Video www.rock-creek.com Twenty years experience as an award-winning Cinematographer, Videographer , and Editor. Extensive technical knowledge of cameras, lenses, filters, and properties of light. Extensive hand-held shooting experience and excellent lighting skills. Ability to compose, design, and execute complicated tracking shots and sequences. Experienced in the use of Fisher and Chapman Dollies, Jib Arm, Steadicam. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a small crew and budget without sacrificing quality.

Credits: Credits: Director of Photography: “Sinkhole” 35mm Feature Film – Director: Paul Schattel; “The Big U” PBS documentary, HD w/ Panasonic Varicam; various commercials and promotional films using multiple formats. Clients include: The Smithsonian Institution; Sundance Channel; Food Channel, National Museum of African Art; National Geographic Television; Henninger Video, Inc.; Discovery Networks; Cronkite/Ward Television; Verizon; Xerox; U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines; Corps of Engineers; U.S. Census Bureau; Postal Service; HUD; INS; FAA; Border Patrol; PowerTrain, Inc.; PerformTech, Inc.; Star Mountain, Inc.; Prosoft, Inc.; Convergence Media; Virginia Tech; Science and Technology News Network; Windwalker Corporation; Mandy Grunwald Communications; BBC; Time/Life; The Hidaka Report; Saudi Arabian Airlines; The Freedom Forum; Defense Logistics Agency; Reuters Health Information Services; Peacework International; United Methodist Church; United Way; Shrum Devine Donilon; Burston-Marstellar.

Armenaki, Arledge
Camera - Director of Photography

Title: Associate Professor of Cinematography
Location: Franklin, NC
Contact: Arledge Armenaki
Tel: 828 360-0894
Fax:
Email: arledge@gmail.com

Description: I am a cinematographer with over 30 feature film and documentary television credits, with over 30 years of behind-the-camera experience. In addition, I am currently an Associate Professor of Cinematography at Western Carolina University. As a professional I stay on the cutting edge of camera and imaging technology. I have extensive experience with 35mm, 16 mm and HD Camera systems from all the major manufactures. WEB SITE: arledgearmenaki.com

Credits: As a Director of Photography many of my feature films are in current release, or on DVD or tape. They are “WESLEY”, "HOWLING V", "CRACKHOUSE", "BLACK OUT", "OFF THE MARK", "AUNTIE LEE'S MEAT PIES" ,"CLUB FED", “DENNIS THE MENACE”, “LETTER FROM MY FATHER”, "SOUTH OF HELL", and "SURRENDERING IN A CHAMPION'S WORLD" I have many year experience making corporate, business and documentary films. Clients include: City of High Point, Winston Salem Journal, Griffith Security(Hickory), Altadonics Corp., Muscular Dystrophy Ass, Festival Island (NC), Transamerica Corporation, Pacific National Bank, Genesis Foods, Gun Control, Right Guard, ZDF-TV (German), IBM, Hughes Aircraft, US Navy, Bestline Corp, US Army, Computer Finance Industries, PBS, US Labor Dept., CMX, FMC Food Machinery Corp., US Air Force, Aims Media, MDA Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Clean Seas, Mobile Oil WEB SITE: arledgearmenaki.com

Cassels, Chris
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Chris Cassels
Tel: 828-243-4343
Fax:
Email: chris@casablancadigitalmedia.com

Description: Director of Photography 35mm- 16mm- HD Film-video cam, Thirty years experience as cinematographer chasing light and creating images that move people. www.casablancadigitalmedia.com Extensive knowledge of cameras, lens, jibs, dollys and over 30 years in lighting and rigging. Experienced in steady cams, dollys, jibs with motorized heads. Over 250 hours of aerial filming, certified cineflex operator, over 25 years with Tyler Mounts.Aerial demo at http://www.casablancadigitalmedia.com/sampler/aerial.html Easy to work with as long as there's coffee.

Credits: Director of Photography 1986 " Off the Wall" Rob Cassels: Music Video (utube) Eagles Nest Marketing Films www.eaglesnestbe.com Buds, An independent film, 2nd unit director/camera operator Ginn Clubs and Resorts ( International Marketing Films) Produced over 20 films Hammock Beach Club, Reunion Club, Bella Collina Club, Tesoro Club, River Towne, Quail West just to name a few. Dupont Documentary 1995 " Uptime Excellence" Documentary on the # 24 car and Jeff Gordan Royal Island, Bahamas 2006 Marketing Film ( 2nd unit director and camera operator/all aerials ) Many more upon Request

Holcombe, Samn
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Robbinsville, NC
Contact: Samn Holcombe
Tel: 323-702-7210
Fax:
Email: samn@pacbell.net

Description: Phone: 828-479-3180

Credits: Jealous; Hollywood and Vine - Director Eric Minh Swenson

Jardine, Chusy
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Chusy Jardine
Tel: 828-216-2144
Fax:
Email: misterchusy@yahoo.com

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Murray, Steve
Camera - Director of Photography

Title: Steve Murray
Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Steve Murray
Tel: 919-828-0653
Fax:
Email: sm@stevemurray.com

Description: www.stevemurray.com -- Director / Cameraman and Photographer. Steve Murray offers the best of both worlds: A Director/Cameraman who is also a still photographer. One Vision – One Crew. Steve shoots motion with the RED One MX 4K digital cinema camera & stills side-by-side with one crew for a consistent “look” for TV and print. He is also known for his experience as an aerial cinematographer and enjoys the challenge of shooting on location with professional talent as well as real people. He likes to travel and will go anywhere and shoot anything. You know, one of those "the world is my studio" types. So far he has photographed all of the major Caribbean islands, Bahamas, Panama, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Morocco, Bali, Java, Hong Kong, Bermuda, England, Scotland, Mexico, and Canada.

Credits: NC Travel & Tourism, Asheville Tourism, Grove Park Inn, Our Lucaya Resort, Almond Resorts, Superclubs Resorts (Breezes, Grand Lido, Starfish and Hedonism), Old North State Club, PPG Olympic Stain, Weyerhaeuser Paper, The Club at Mirasol, Metro Magazine, The Renaissance Aruba, Kentucky Tourism, The Homestead Resort, Bonita Bay Properties, North Broward General Hospital, Green Mountain Energy, The Crystal Coast, and Emerald Coast Tourism. -- www.stevemurray.com

Peters, Shane
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: Shane Peters
Tel: 828-669-9267
Fax:
Email: shanepeters@bellsouth.net

Description: Experienced DP and Camera Op with a versatile shooting background. Willing and Able to work with a variety of cameras and support equipment. Please see some of my work at www.williamsonevans.com, www.mediacinedicate.com and http://www.pond5.com/video-sound-effects-music/1/shanepeters.html.

Credits: Style Network "Too Fat for 15" series, Studio South series, Independant films "Hometown Security", "Buds", "Time of my Life", Dennys Corporate media pieces.

Phillips, Ryan
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Mars Hill, NC
Contact: Ryan Phillips
Tel: 828-380-9512
Fax: 828-689-4796
Email: ryanephillips@yahoo.com

Description: www.legactyfilmsltd.com, Legacy Films Ltd., 895 Calvin Edney Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754 – 828-689-4796 www.ryanphillipsphoto.com, Ryan Phillips Photography, P.O. Box 328, Mars Hill, NC 28754 – 828-273-5056

Credits: The Ethereal Mother (2nd Unit); Sojourn To: China; Sojourn To: Asheville and Western North Carolina; Sojourn To: Middle USA; Buncombe Turnpike Music video “Black Sedan”; Smoky Mountain Machining

Schenck, Chris
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Hendersonville, NC
Contact: Chris Schenck
Tel: 828-290-8713
Fax: 828-692-1734
Email: chris_schenck@mac.com

Description: http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0770841/

Credits: "Who's Your Caddie" 2nd Unit DP. "Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling" 2nd Unit DP

Suttles, James
Camera - Director of Photography

Location: Asheville, NC
Contact: James Suttles
Tel: 828-506-2806
Fax: 828-506-2806
Email: suttlefilm@me.com

Description: From award winning documentaries & feature films to commercials & industrials, I strive to always explore & contribute to the art of story telling through motion pictures. I just recently wrapped production as Director of Photography on the feature films, “Alone Yet Not Alone” that shot in 4 states over a 9 week period, “For the Glory” that lensed in Washington, DC, and the film “Hero” that is set in the world of baseball. The film “Red Dirt Rising” (that I served as Producer, Co-Director, DP and editor) is currently available nationally at Blockbuster, Netflix, Redbox, Walmart and many other retailers. For more info, please visit www.suttlefilm.com

Credits: FEATURE FILMS: Alone Yet Not Alone - For the Glory - Hero - Red Dirt Rising - Randomicity - A Dance For Bethany (2nd Unit) MUSIC VIDEOS: "Carolina Moonshine" w/ Matt Dylan - "Carrie James" w/ Jeff Tillman DOCUMENTARIES: Legends of Racing - Three Cultures of Appalachia CORPORATE CLIENTS: Time Inc. - Simon & Schuster - Harley Davidson - Readers Digest +

 

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