James Zsigmond
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Cinematographer, Cheif Lighting Technican, Camera Operator
Film |
Beneath The Fold |
NYC |
| 2020 |
Cinematographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Belstaff - We Are Dragons (campaign) Droga 5 |
Iceland |
| 2020 |
Cinematographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Tumi Droga 5 |
NYC |
| 2018 |
Cinematographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Hennessy Commercial Droga 5 |
Pinewood |
| 2018 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Mant1s Stuart Davis / 5-HT2A |
|
| 2017 |
Cinematographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Ford Agency : Innocean Worldwide |
Seoul, Korea |
| 2016 |
Cinematographer
Television |
Jones Vs. The World FX channel - Justin Dean |
Los Angeles, CA |
| 2016 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Man on the Mountain Top Logan O'Brien |
Montana |
| 2016 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Itsy Bitsy Micah Gallo / Hacienda Film Co |
|
| 2016 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Father Emilio Roso / Job's Daughter LLC |
|
| 2015 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Lookin up TJ Castronova / MarvKap INC |
|
| 2013 |
Cinematographer
Film |
In Absence, They Wore Silence Image ZK |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cinematography MFA | Sarajevo Film Academy |
| 2008 | Film/Television | TISCH NYU |
| 2006 | Camera Trainee | Vilmos Zsigmond |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: The newly released ‘Arri Alexa 35’, Cooke Panchro lenses, Angenieux Zoom lenses, AKS
I can use: Arri, Sony Venice, Alta 8 Drone, Arriflex 435 Xtreme 35Mm Camera
About me
I was educated at TISCH NYU - and under the tutelage of ASC Vilmos Zsigmond -My style is influenced by the likes of: Vilmos Zsigmond, Sven Nykvist, Slawomir Idziak, and Giuseppe Lanci.
I started working as a camera trainee for ASC Vilmos Zsigmond on commercials and films 13 years prior to landing my first primary job as a cinematographer.
I've since shot 6 Feature films with A/B list talent that ranged in budget from $500,000 US to $3,500,000 US
I have my own camera/Lens Package:
Camera Gear:
ARRI ALEXA 35
Sony Venice
6 Set Cooke Speed Panchro Lenses:
1. 18mm
2. 25mm
3. 32mm
4. 50mm
5. 75mm
6. 135mm
Additional Kit Supply:
1. Arri MB-14 mattebox
2. Shoulder Pad
3. Arri BP-8 Bridgeplate W 19mm Rods
4. 12" Arri Dovetail
5. Tiffen ND 4x5.6 filters 0.6,0.9,1.0,1.2,1.8
6. Schneider Black Frost 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
7. Tiffen Low Contrast 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
8. Tiffen Glimmer glass 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
9. Tiffen Colored Filters: Plus Green, Yellow, 85 Warming, Black, Bloom white, Blue
10. Tiffen Black Satin 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
11. EasyRig 3
12. Arri Follow Focus and 2' Whip
License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Director |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Director, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP) |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Organisations / Memberships | DGA, IATSE, PGA, WGA |
| Work Permits | Canada, EU, USA |