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| Born | June 27, 1949 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Nancy Schreiber (born June 27, 1949) [1] is an American cinematographer known for her work on Chain of Desire , Dead Beat, The Celluloid Closet , November , and The Nines .
Nancy Schreiber was born on June 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. [1] Her mother was a docent and art dealer. [1] [2] Although her father died when she was young, he sparked Schreiber's interest in film as he was into photography, mainly using 8mm and 16mm film. [3] In an interview, Schreiber said that Lawrence of Arabia had the biggest influence on her when she was younger. [3] Schreiber studied at the University of Michigan, graduating with a dual degree in Psychology and History of art. [1] During her time at university, she took some photography classes and ran the film society's theatre in Ann Arbor. [1] After she graduated, she took a two-month film course in New York City, which was what started her film career. [1]
Nancy Schreiber's first job was as a production assistant, which she got by replying to an ad in a newspaper. [4] By the end of the film shoot, she became a part of the electrical crew and was the best boy of the department. [4] After this, she began to work in the electrical department in many commercials and films. [1] Her first job as a Director of Photography was for a low-budget Western film. [1] As well as working on films and TV shows, Schreiber has worked on music videos, including musicians like Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison. [5] Many American and international cinematographers have influenced Schreiber, the main ones including Sven Nykvist, Vittorio Storaro, Eduardo Serra, and Emmanuel Lubezki. [3] During the 1990s, Schreiber was an adjunct professor at the American Film Institute and taught advanced cinematography. [5] Outside of these cinematographers, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, Ingmar Bergman, Sergei Eisenstein, and the French New Wave movement have influenced her. [3] Schreiber became a member of NABET and was the first female gaffer to do so. [4] In 1995, she became an official member of the American Society of Cinematographers and was the fourth woman to join it. [5] Schreiber has been on two film festival juries, the Sundance Dramatic Jury and the AFI Film Festival Jury. [5] Throughout her career, Schreiber has been on the Board of Governors of the American Society of Cinematographers, a board member of the Women in Film Foundation, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [5]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1992 | Chain of Desire | Director of Photography |
| 1994 | Dead Beat | Director of Photography |
| 1995 | Celluloid Closet | Director of Photography |
| 1998 | Your Friends & Neighbors | Director of Photography |
| 1998 | Thicker Than Blood | Director of Photography |
| 2000 | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | Director of Photography |
| 2001 | Ghost World | Additional Photographer |
| 2004 | November | Director of Photography |
| 2006 | Cinematographer Style | Herself |
| 2006 | Shut Up & Sing | Additional Cinematographer |
| 2007 | The Nines | Director of Photography |
| 2008 | A Beautiful Life | Director of Photography |
| 2015 | Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store | Camera Operator |
| 2019 | Mapplethorpe | Director of Photography |
| Year | Group | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Cinematography | Chain of Desire | Nominated |
| 1994 | Camerimage Golden Frog | Best Cinematography | Dead Beat | Nominated |
| 1996 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual Achievement – Informational Programming | Celluloid Closet | Nominated |
| 1997 | Women in Film's Kodak Vision Award | For her Narrative Work in Film | N/A | Won |
| 2004 | Sundance Film Festival | Excellence in Dramatic Cinematography | November | Won |
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