ackuhnz

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I'm a cinematographer with eighteen years of on-set, field and post-production video and film experience.

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I’m a cinematographer with eighteen years of on-set, field and post-production video and film experience. Since May 2005 I have directed photography on hundreds of projects, shooting with 35mm and 16mm film as well as digital formats including 4K+ and even 360 video. My work spans feature and short films, television and web series, music videos, educational content and commercials, and I also handle lighting and grip as needed.

Since August 2022 I’ve been an Adjunct Professor of Cinematography at USC, where I mentor undergraduates and graduates and serve as USC’s ‘Camera Genius’. I enjoy sharing the craft and career wisdom with the next generation of cinematographers.

I am also currently writing a book on cinematography for Focal Press.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods

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Work experience· 5 roles

Adjunct Professor of Cinematography · University of Southern CaliforniaAug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Teach undergraduate cinematography as part of an intermediate production class; USC's 'Camera Genius', teaching advanced camera systems to undergrads and grads.

Co-developer of LA CC’s augmented, virtual and mixed reality education program · Los Angeles City College & Los Angeles Trade-Technical CollegeSep 2021 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs

Co-developer of LA CC's augmented, virtual and mixed reality education program; teaching faculty in the use of virtual reality tools and platforms for student education.

Recurring Guest Panelist / Presenter · Vanderbilt University; Columbia College Chicago; Drexel UniversityJul 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

Recurring guest panelist presenting career experience and advice as a cinematographer to students.

Guest Lecturer / Presenter · CreatorUp; YouTube Space; Venice High SchoolJul 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 5 mos
Director of Photography · Self-employed / FreelanceMay 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 7 mos

Education

MFA Cinema/Television · University of Southern California2030 – 2008
BS in Communications: Double Major in Radio/TV/Film and Art Theory/Practice · Northwestern University2030 – 2005

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