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John F. McClellan

Camera operator Director Director of photography

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Hailing from the country-side in rural America, John brings a variety of skills learned on the farm to his place in the industry as a Cinematographer.
Managing teams, technical thinking, an appreciation for natural beauty, and being a creative problem solver are all things he brings to set.
He feels most at home on set, collaborating with other creatives and leading a trusted crew.
His creative edge, combined with his thorough preparation and skill set, deliver award-winning work.

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Personal

Nationality
American
Languages
German: intermediate
English: native
Professions
Camera operator, Director, Director of photography
Accommodation options
Leipzig, Karlsruhe, München

Experience & skills

Education

2004-2009: BA PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
MAJOR: FILM & TV PRODUCTION MINOR: SOCIOLOGY

2020-2021: HHL LEIPZIG
DIGITAL SPACE GRADUATE

Experience abroad
Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, France, United Kingdom, United States
Licenses
Car class, Mopeds up to 50 cc & 45 km / h, DSV ski instructor, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Special skills

Lighting, rigging, team lead, prep, large projects.

Own equipment

ARRI ALEXA PLUS | SONY Fx6 | SONY Fs7 | BOLEX H16 | XEEN PRIMES | RONIN | TILTA NUCLEUS M | EASYRIG VARIO STABIL

Further references

Feinfilm
Turbokultur
The Smalls
Todd Street
New Amsterdam
Bunch
Genero
Tongal

Awards

2021
Outstanding Drama - Brooklyn Arts Film Festival "Sisters" (Short film)
Director of photography
2020
Best Cinematography - LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival "Underneath" (Short film)
Director of photography

Film

2022
Thrill (Short film)
Director of photography Hannah Kugel Producer/Production: Sarah Russo
2019 – 2020
Underneath (Short film)
Director of photography Lena Weller Producer/Production: Guy Etzion
2019 – 2020
Hospiz (Teaser (series concept))
Director of photography Tom Schildberg Producer/Production: Liesa Rademacher
2019 – 2020
Sisters (Short film)
Director of photography Sarah Nolen Producer/Production: Abby Wilson
2018
The Horseman (Short film)
Director of photography Sarah Nolen Producer/Production: Georgina Foley
2018
Que Dios La Bendiga (Teaser (series concept))
Director of photography Guy Etzion Producer/Production: Michael Tulgay

Other

2021
"Ich Glaube Nicht" - Chef Ket (Music video)
Director of photography Max Langfeldt Producer/Production: Milena Schäpers
2021
"Medicine" - Nico Sales (Music video)
Director of photography Lena Weller Producer/Production: Kai Chase-Meares
2020
"Mantra"- Sorin (Music video)
Director of photography Ashton Greene, Sam Coggin Producer/Production: Maria Keller

Internet

2022
Ausgesprochen Geil - SWR (Series)
Director of photography
2020
Adobe - "We Love New Work" Season 1 (Streaming series)
Director of photography

Commercial

2021 – 2022
Tencel - No Matter What Winter (Commercial)
Director of photography
2021
Tencel - No Matter What Summer (Commercial)
Director of photography
2021
Marley Spoon - Whats for Dinner (Commercial)
Director of photography
2021
Oticon - Oticon More™-Hörsysteme (Commercial)
Director of photography

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