Hi, I'm Asriel Jaksa, a passionate and experienced cinematographer, photographer, and audio engineer based in Houston, TX. Over the years, I've honed my skills across various roles including director of photography, camera operation, editing, color grading, and sound mixing. I love being part of the creative process from concept to final cut, delivering engaging multimedia productions. My portfolio spans commercials, documentaries, music videos, and series productions, where I often take on multiple responsibilities such as directing, shooting, editing, and audio engineering. Collaborating with diverse teams, I thrive on producing content that tells powerful stories and resonates with audiences.

Asriel Jaksa

Hi, I'm Asriel Jaksa, a passionate and experienced cinematographer, photographer, and audio engineer based in Houston, TX. Over the years, I've honed my skills across various roles including director of photography, camera operation, editing, color grading, and sound mixing. I love being part of the creative process from concept to final cut, delivering engaging multimedia productions. My portfolio spans commercials, documentaries, music videos, and series productions, where I often take on multiple responsibilities such as directing, shooting, editing, and audio engineering. Collaborating with diverse teams, I thrive on producing content that tells powerful stories and resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Asriel Jaksa, a passionate and experienced cinematographer, photographer, and audio engineer based in Houston, TX. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills across various roles including director of photography, camera operation, editing, color grading, and sound mixing. I love being part of the creative process from concept to final cut, delivering engaging multimedia productions.

My portfolio spans commercials, documentaries, music videos, and series productions, where I often take on multiple responsibilities such as directing, shooting, editing, and audio engineering. Collaborating with diverse teams, I thrive on producing content that tells powerful stories and resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Grip / P.A. at Toyota
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Worked on a 2025 commercial titled 'TBA New Car,' performing grip and production assistant roles to support the production crew.
D.P. / Cam Op / Editor at Saucony
December 31, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Served as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Editor for the 2025 '60s Spec' commercial, overseeing the visual and editing aspects of the project.
Director / D.P. / Cam Op / Editor / Mix Engineer at Trellis
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Directed, filmed, edited, and engineered mix for the 2024 commercial 'Everyday Generosity,' managing multiple creative and technical roles throughout the production.
Cam Op / Gaffer at CASA
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Operated camera and managed lighting as Gaffer for the 2024 documentary honoring Pat Cahill, contributing to the documentary's visual and lighting quality.
Director / D.P. / Cam Op / Editor / Mix Engineer at Trellis
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Directed, directed photography, operated the camera, edited, and mixed audio for the 2023 documentary 'Cathi's Story,' handling multiple production facets.
D.P. / Cam Op / Editor / Mix Engineer at TPR (fka Transparent Productions)
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
As Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Editor, and Mix Engineer contributed to the 2023 FishFest ReCap documentary, managing filming, editing, and sound mixing.
Camera Operator at CCCM
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Operated the camera for the 2022 music video titled 'The River,' ensuring high-quality footage capturing the performance.
Director / D.P. / Cam Op / Editor / Mix Engineer at Sidecar Doughnuts
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Directed, filmed, edited, and mixed audio for over 20 episodes of the 2021 'Made from Scratch' series, overseeing the complete creative and production process.
Grip / Production Assistant at Toyota
December 31, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Worked on a commercial project titled 'New Car' in 2025, handling grip and production assistant duties.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Editor / Colorist at Saucony
December 31, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Led the cinematography, camera operation, editing, and color grading on the 2025 Saucony '60s Ad commercial project.
Director / Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Editor / Mix Engineer at Trellis
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Directed, shot, edited, and mixed the 2024 'Everyday Generosity' commercial and 2023 documentary 'Cathi's Story', delivering high-quality productions with engaging storytelling and sound design.
Camera Operator / Gaffer at CASA
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Operated camera and managed lighting for the 2024 documentary honoring Pat Cahill.
Director / Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Editor / Mix Engineer at TPR. (fka Transparent Productions)
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Directed and performed multiple roles including cinematography, camera operation, editing, and audio mixing for the 2023 FishFest ReCap project.
Camera Operator at CCCM
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Operated camera for the 2022 music video 'The River'.
Director / Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Editor / Mix Engineer / Colorist at Sidecar Doughnuts
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led directing, cinematography, camera operation, editing, mixing, and color grading on the 'Made from Scratch' series (20+ episodes) starting in 2021.

Education

Associate of Arts and Scienses - AAS, Mass Communication/Media Studies at Orange Coast College
September 1, 2016 - May 20, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods