John F. McClellan

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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 operators, Directors, Directors of photography
Accommodation options
Leipzig, Munich, Karlsruhe, New York City

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, 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

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

Film

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

Other

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

Internet

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

Commercial

Tencel - No Matter What Winter (Commercial)
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Tencel - No Matter What Summer (Commercial)
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Marley Spoon - Whats for Dinner (Commercial)
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Oticon - Oticon More™-Hörsysteme (Commercial)
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