Jonathan Austin (filmmaker)

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Jonathan Austin
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Jonathan Austin on the Greencastle set
Born (1984-10-06) October 6, 1984 (age 40)
Occupation Cinematographer
Years active2003–present
On set of The Wind Blows (2011) Jonathan Austin on set - The Wind Blows.jpg
On set of The Wind Blows (2011)

Jonathan Austin (born October 6, 1984) is an American cinematographer.

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Career

Austin began his career as a news photographer in 2003 with NBC News WHAG[ citation needed ] before moving into cinematography and film producing work for a wide range of production companies in 2006 (New York).[ citation needed ] His work has been featured in several independent feature films, national television commercials, not-profit ad campaigns and documentary films.

In 2008 Austin started working with CTV National News in their Washington Bureau as a national and international news photographer and editor.[ citation needed ]

Austin is also known for his work on Koran Dunbar's film Greencastle (2011) [1] and JP Azais' film The Wind Blows (2010).

Filmography

YearWorkRole
2006 DesoleCinematographer/editor
2006This Time AroundCinematographer/editor
2008 Walking to MarylandCinematographer/editor
2011The Wind BlowsCinematographer
2011 Beyond City LimitsCinematographer
2011 The Sporting LifeCinematographer/editor
2011 Greencastle Cinematographer/editor
2011Jayme Salviati music videoCinematographer/editor
2012L.E.A.D UgandaCinematographer/editor
2012Its Not CharityCinematographer/editor
2012Sarah Nisch music videoCinematographer/editor
2012Kent Odessa music videoCinematographer/editor
2012One harborCinematographer/editor
2013The EphesianCinematographer/editor

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References

  1. Fridgen, Pat (17 July 2011). "Greencastle bound for the big screen". Echo Pilot. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012.