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Hi there! I’m Sebastian Sokolowski, a filmmaker with 15+ years of experience across documentaries, television, premium streaming platforms, social content, feature films, commercials, and international productions. I’ve built a track record of high-end cinematic visuals with a minimal footprint, strong leadership on set, and the ability to work with budgets and crews both large and small while staying steady in challenging, high-stakes environments. I’ve produced, shot, and edited across a wide range of formats, collaborating with diverse teams to tell authentic stories. I’m adept at developing narrative, shaping visual language, and navigating sensitive subjects with care. Based in Los Angeles, I love partnering with creators to bring compelling voices to screen across local and international projects.…Hi there! I’m Sebastian Sokolowski, a filmmaker with 15+ years of experience across documentaries, television, premium streaming platforms, social content, feature films, commercials, and international productions. I’ve built a track record of high-end cinematic visuals with a minimal footprint, strong leadership on set, and the ability to work with budgets and crews both large and small while staying steady in challenging, high-stakes environments. I’ve produced, shot, and edited across a wide range of formats, collaborating with diverse teams to tell authentic stories. I’m adept at developing narrative, shaping visual language, and navigating sensitive subjects with care. Based in Los Angeles, I love partnering with creators to bring compelling voices to screen across local and international projects.

Sebastian Sokolowski

Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Videographer, +3

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Hi there! I’m Sebastian Sokolowski, a filmmaker with 15+ years of experience across documentaries, television, premium streaming platforms, social content, feature films, commercials, and international productions. I’ve built a track record of high-end cinematic visuals with a minimal footprint, strong leadership on set, and the ability to work with budgets and crews both large and small while staying steady in challenging, high-stakes environments. I’ve produced, shot, and edited across a wide range of formats, collaborating with diverse teams to tell authentic stories. I’m adept at developing narrative, shaping visual language, and navigating sensitive subjects with care. Based in Los Angeles, I love partnering with creators to bring compelling voices to screen across local and international projects.…Hi there! I’m Sebastian Sokolowski, a filmmaker with 15+ years of experience across documentaries, television, premium streaming platforms, social content, feature films, commercials, and international productions. I’ve built a track record of high-end cinematic visuals with a minimal footprint, strong leadership on set, and the ability to work with budgets and crews both large and small while staying steady in challenging, high-stakes environments. I’ve produced, shot, and edited across a wide range of formats, collaborating with diverse teams to tell authentic stories. I’m adept at developing narrative, shaping visual language, and navigating sensitive subjects with care. Based in Los Angeles, I love partnering with creators to bring compelling voices to screen across local and international projects.

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Hi there! I’m Sebastian Sokolowski, a filmmaker with 15+ years of experience across documentaries, television, premium streaming platforms, social content, feature films, commercials, and international productions. I’ve built a track record of high-end cinematic visuals with a minimal footprint, strong leadership on set, and the ability to work with budgets and crews both large and small while staying steady in challenging, high-stakes environments.

I’ve produced, shot, and edited across a wide range of formats, collaborating with diverse teams to tell authentic stories. I’m adept at developing narrative, shaping visual language, and navigating sensitive subjects with care. Based in Los Angeles, I love partnering with creators to bring compelling voices to screen across local and international projects.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at A Forever War

January 1, 2025 - Present

Independent feature documentary chronicling Afghans who assisted the United States military in wartime and are resettling in America. Developed story and narrative. Scheduled and conducted interviews. Coordinated with U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives. Established visual language and tone of the film. Lit and shot interviews; managed crew and multiple camera operators. Navigated highly sensitive subject matter with care and discretion.

Cinematographer at Windswept / CowboyBearNinja

January 1, 2025 - Present

A coming-of-age feature documentary chronicling the lives of teenagers affected by the Eaton Fire. Established and maintained a cohesive visual look; coordinated with multiple cinematographers for consistency; worked safely inside disaster zones; captured aerial drone footage; shot emotionally sensitive material with care.

Cinematographer at Sketchers Walk 2025 (IceBox Logic)

December 1, 2025 - Present

Branded content video; shot verité in crowded and fast-paced live event; conducted impromptu interviews with celebrities and VIPs; operated gimbal and drone.

Director at GTCHAX

June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Branded Content Video. Directed, shot, and edited promotional content for a Japanese amusements company. Developed concepts for multiple audience segments. Collaborated with clients new to marketing and video production. Shot interviews in a foreign language. Built custom camera rigs inside arcade-style games. Edited and color graded final deliverables.

Cinematographer at Bloomberg

June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Documentary short chronicling the hunt for stolen antiquities. Collaborated with director to conform to a previously established look. Introducing new interview and b-roll approaches. Consolidated gear from multiple sources. Scouted city locations for story-specific b-roll.

Camera Operator at Showtime - The Circus

September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Weekly political behind-the-scenes doc series. Shot interviews with U.S. Senators, Governors, and other high-profile figures. Helped evolve a more cinematic interview and verité lighting style. Coordinated across multiple units and production teams. Managed complex travel and last-minute shooting setups. Operated in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Cinematographer at Travel Channel - Destination Fear

April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Supernatural-themed travel show. Collaborated with multiple DPs to match established visual style. Shot interviews and stylized B-roll in remote and inhospitable environments.

Cinematographer at TNT - Chasing the Cure

July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Doc series chronicling medical mysteries. Travel unit DP. Created cinematic B-roll to establish character and mood. Built nimble travel gear packages. Collaborated closely with post and executive producers. Navigated highly sensitive subject matter and volatile interviewees.

Cinematographer at Beach House Productions - Art of Craft

June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Doc Travel Series highlighting elite craftspeople around the world. Established look for a new international travel series. Oversaw multiple DPs across countries. Navigated international customs and logistics. Shot highly stylized visuals in remote locations.

Camera Operator / 2nd Unit DP at A&E - Kids Behind Bars

February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018

True-crime docuseries following prisoners given life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles. Collaborated with veteran DP to help create a highly dynamic visual look. Prepped and maintained camera equipment for travel. Worked with very sensitive subject matter, interviewing people in their homes discussing highly sensitive subject matter. Navigating proper protocol to shoot inside various US prisons, negotiating directly with law enforcement about filming rights. Helping to tell a highly complex story through visual means.