Independent writer/director/producer and multi-hyphenate filmmaker specializing in narrative and documentary projects. With experience spanning development through post, he delivers end-to-end creative and technical leadership across directing, cinematography, editing, and music. His filmography includes feature work such as Flashlight (2023) and documentary cinematography on From The River (2023), along with a wide range of short films, music videos, and commercials—bringing a practical, story-first approach to visual storytelling.

JUSTEN PATRICK LANDER

Independent writer/director/producer and multi-hyphenate filmmaker specializing in narrative and documentary projects. With experience spanning development through post, he delivers end-to-end creative and technical leadership across directing, cinematography, editing, and music. His filmography includes feature work such as Flashlight (2023) and documentary cinematography on From The River (2023), along with a wide range of short films, music videos, and commercials—bringing a practical, story-first approach to visual storytelling.

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Independent writer/director/producer and multi-hyphenate filmmaker specializing in narrative and documentary projects. With experience spanning development through post, he delivers end-to-end creative and technical leadership across directing, cinematography, editing, and music.

His filmography includes feature work such as Flashlight (2023) and documentary cinematography on From The River (2023), along with a wide range of short films, music videos, and commercials—bringing a practical, story-first approach to visual storytelling.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cinematographer/Editor at Stephanie Grace (Promo Video)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-Writer, Cinematographer at Reading Film Studios: Sizzle Reel
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Co-wrote and served as cinematographer for Reading Film Studios sizzle reel (2023).
Cinematographer at From The River (Documentary)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Served as cinematographer for the 2023 documentary From The River.
Writer, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Music at Flashlight (Feature Film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Wrote, produced, shot, edited, directed, and composed music for the feature film Flashlight (2023). Delivered end-to-end creative and post-production oversight.
Director / Camera / Editor at Say Cheese (“How Do You Say Cheese?” & “Jazz Night” Promo)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Created promotional video content by directing, operating camera, and handling post editing for multiple promo pieces.
Cinematographer/Editor at Drew & The Blue (Album Release)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cinematographer/Editor at The Caregiver
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cinematographer/Colorist at Idiots Guide to Swindling and Amateur Filmmaking
January 1, 2022 - Present
Cinematographer / Editor at The Caregiver (Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Shot and edited The Caregiver (2022).
Cinematographer / Colorist at Idiots Guide to Swindling and Amateur Filmmaking
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Served as cinematographer and colorist for Idiots Guide to Swindling and Amateur Filmmaking (2022).
Director / Camera / Editor at Say Cheese (Promo Videos)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed, shot, and edited promo content for Say Cheese: How Do You Say Cheese? and Jazz Night Promo (2022).
Director of Photography at Bishop Reiley “Why I’m Not Well”
January 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematographer/Colorist at End Of The World
January 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematographer / Colorist at End Of The World (Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Handled cinematography and color for End Of The World (2021).
Writer at Night Drive
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Writing credit for a narrative project, contributing story development and screenplay-level structure.
Writer at Night Drive (Film)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Writer at Night Drive (Feature Film)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Authored the writing for Night Drive (2020).
Control Room Assistant / PA at Guy’s Ranch Kitchen (Season 1 & 2)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Television production support focused on control room operations and production assistant responsibilities for multiple seasons.
Control Room Assistant/PA at Guy’s Ranch Kitchen (Season 1 & 2)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Control Room Assistant/PA at Guy’s Ranch Kitchen (TV)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Supported control room operations as an assistant/PA on Guy’s Ranch Kitchen seasons 1 & 2 (2017-2018).
Cinematographer/Editor/Director at Room 404 (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Camera Operator / Location Manager at White Paper (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked as camera operator and location manager on White Paper (2016).
Writer / Cinematographer / Editor / Director at Room 404 (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Wrote, shot, edited, and directed Room 404 (2016).
Production Assistant at Nina
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Provided production assistant support on the film Nina (2016).
Director, Editor, Producer at Winedown
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Directed, edited, and produced branded video content, managing both creative and post-production workflow.
Co-Creator at ReadingFilmFEST
January 1, 2015 - Present
Writer / Director / Editor / Producer at American Standard (Short Film)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Wrote, directed, edited, and produced American Standard (2015).
Director, Editor, Producer at Winedown (Commercial)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Directed, edited, and produced the Winedown commercial (2015).
Assistant Camera / 16mm Film Loader at The Girl Can't Dance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Production Assistant at White Bird In A Blizzard
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Supported production operations as a production assistant on White Bird In A Blizzard (2014).
Control Room Assistant / PA / Camera Op (Seasons 14-19) at Guy’s Big Bite
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Television production support across control room operations, PA duties, and camera operation as needed across multiple seasons.
Screenwriter at Harold (Scary Stories 3:More Tales to Chill Your Bones)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Screenwriting contribution to a feature film, providing story content at the script stage.
Assistant Camera / Co-Editor at OK Choose
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Screenwriter at Harold (Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Assistant to Guillermo Del Toro at Pacific Rim (Film)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Writer / Director / Cinematographer at GEIST (Short Film)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wrote, directed, and served as cinematographer for GEIST (2013).
Control Room Assistant / PA / Camera Op at Guy’s Big Bite (TV)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Provided control room and PA support and operated camera on Guy’s Big Bite (2013-2018) including seasons 14-19.
Screenwriter at Harold (Scary Stories 3)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Screenwrote Harold (Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones) (2013).
Assistant to Guillermo Del Toro at Pacific Rim (Feature Film)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Provided assistant support on Pacific Rim (2013), including production coordination duties as part of the Del Toro team.
2nd Assistant Camera at GooGoosh “Nago Bedroud”
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Production Assistant at Maniac
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Assisted with production duties on Maniac (2012).
1st Assistant Camera at Alyssa Graham “Til My Heart Quakes”
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Good Intentions
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Production Assistant at House of Lies (Season 1: 2 Episodes)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Good Intentions (Short Film)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Directed, shot, and edited Good Intentions (2011).
Production Assistant at House of Lies (TV)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Supported production as a production assistant on House of Lies season 1 (2 episodes).
Cinematographer/Editor at Confessions of a Coward
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Writer / Director / Producer at Terrestrial Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founder and creative lead at Terrestrial Entertainment, responsible for writing and directing projects (2010 onward).
Cinematographer / Editor at Confessions of a Coward (Short Film)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Served as cinematographer and editor for Confessions of a Coward (2010).
Director of Photography / Editor at Karma Road
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Served as Director of Photography and Editor, handling both principal cinematography and post-production assembly to shape the final story.
1st Assistant Camera at The Perfect Time (Short Film)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Worked as 1st assistant camera on The Perfect Time (2009).
1st Assistant Camera at The Raft
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
1st Assistant Camera at Tabitha's Aquarium
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
1st Assistant Camera at The Raft (Short Film)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Worked as 1st assistant camera on The Raft (2008).
1st Assistant Camera at Tabitha's Aquarium (Short Film)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Worked as 1st assistant camera on Tabitha's Aquarium (2008).
Grip at Volumen Cero “El Mar”
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Assistant Camera / Film Loader at Circulation
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Assistant Camera at Friends (with Benefits)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Education

Associates in the Science of Film at Full Sail University
August 29, 2005 - October 6, 2006

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