Botond Nagy

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Hungarian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Várdai Non Solo Cello
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of Photography on a 2024 documentary, collaborating with director Eszter Száraz and a diverse crew; responsible for lighting, composition and color decisions to support the film’s narrative.
Second Unit Director of Photography at Allabout the Levkoviches (Lefkovicsék gyászolnak)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Second unit Director of Photography on the 2024 feature film; supported main unit with additional camera angles and lighting setups.
Camera Operator at Nine Month War (Kilenc hónap háború)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Camera operator / additional photography on the 2018 documentary.
Camera Operator at Tales of Teleki tér (Teleki téri mesék)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Camera operator on the 2018 TV documentary.
Director of Photography at Limp Like That (Csoszogj úgy)
January 1, 2016 - Present
short fiction - dir: Petra Szőcs
Colorist at Felfáztam
January 1, 2024 - Present
short fiction - dir: Márk Beleznai - DoP: Máté Barna
Colorist at Winners (Hogy ne győzzünk)
January 1, 2022 - Present
short fiction - dir: Daniel Fuzes - DoP: Áron Farkas
Colorist at Dogs Do Not Eat Grass (A kutyák nem esznek füvet)
January 1, 2022 - Present
short fiction - dir: Bagossy Júlia - DoP: Áron Farkas
Camera Operator at Allabout the Levkoviches (Lefkovicsék gyászolnak)
January 1, 2024 - Present
2024 feature film, second unit DoP.
Colorist at You Have to Be Here to Believe (Itt kell lenned hogy elhidd)
January 1, 2022 - Present
2022 documentary colorist work; directed by Polina Gerogescu.
Colorist at A Two unique (A két egyetlen)
January 1, 2021 - Present
2021 TV film colorist work; directed by Tamás Szirtes.
Colorist at Patthelyzet
January 1, 2020 - Present
2020 feature fiction colorist work; directed by Dora Szucs; DoP: Eszter Csepeli.
Colorist at Tbilisi To Tennessee
January 1, 2018 - Present
2018 documentary colorist work; directed by Daniel Washington; DoP: Oliver Li Thompson.
Director of Photography at Run 2024 short film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematography for the short film; Official selection: Cinemascope.
Director of Photography / 2nd Unit DoP at All about the Levkoviches
January 1, 2024 - Present
2nd unit DoP for feature film; Official selection: Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Gaffer at The World Should Perish
January 1, 2025 - Present
GA for 2025 short film; Official selection: Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Camera Operator at Tales of Teleki tér
January 1, 2018 - Present
TV documentary; camera operator.
Colorist at Under The Dance Floor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Color grading for 2025 feature documentary; Official selection: Fipadoc.
Colorist at The World Should Perish (Világvége)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Colorist for 2026 short film; Official selection: Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Director of Photography at Winners (Hogy ne győzzünk)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Short film; Official selection: Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival.
Director of Photography at Patthelyzet 2020 feature film
January 1, 2020 - Present
Feature film; DoP: Eszter Csepeli.
Director of Photography at Tbilisi To Tennessee documentary
January 1, 2018 - Present
Documentary; Official selection: CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival.
Additional Photography at Nine Month War
January 1, 2018 - Present
Documentary; Official selection: Sarajevo Film Festival.
Director of Photography at Run (2024 short film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
DP on Run, a 2024 short film; Official selection: Cinemascope.
Director of Photography at Will The Evening Calm Down (2024 short documentary)
January 1, 2024 - Present
DP on Will The Evening Calm Down, a 2024 short documentary; Official selection: Cinemascope.
Director of Photography at Várdai Non Solo Cello (2024 feature documentary)
January 1, 2024 - Present
DP on Várdai Non Solo Cello, a 2024 feature documentary; Awards: Grand Prize — Savaria Filmszemle.
Director of Photography at Limp Like That (2016 short film)
January 1, 2016 - Present
DP on Limp Like That, a 2016 short film; Official selection: Sarajevo Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Camera Operator at All about the Levkoviches (2024 feature film) - 2nd unit DoP
January 1, 2024 - Present
Camera operator / 2nd unit DoP for a 2024 feature film; official festival selections.
Gaffer at The World Should Perish (2025 short film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
GAFFER on The World Should Perish, short film; Official selection: Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Camera Operator at Tales of Teleki tér (2018 TV documentary)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Camera operator on Tales of Teleki tér, TV documentary.
Camera Operator at Nine Month War (2018 documentary)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Additional photography on Nine Month War, documentary.
Colorist at Under The Dance Floor (2025 feature documentary)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Colorist on Under The Dance Floor, 2025 feature documentary; Official selection: Fipadoc.
Colorist at The World Should Perish (Világvége) (2026 short film)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Colorist on The World Should Perish (Világvége), 2026 short film; Official selection: Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Colorist at Winners (Hogy ne győzzünk) (2022 short film)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Colorist on Winners, 2022 short film; Official selection: Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival.
Colorist at Dogs Do Not Eat Grass (A kutyák nem esznek füvet) (2022 short film)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Colorist on Dogs Do Not Eat Grass, 2022 short film; Official selection: Riga International Film Festival.
Colorist at A két egyetlen (2021 TV Film)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Colorist on A két egyetlen, 2021 TV Film; Director: Tamás Szirtes; DoP: László Seregi.
Colorist at Patthelyzet (2020) feature film
January 1, 2020 - Present
Colorist on Patthelyzet, 2020 feature film; Director: Dora Szucs; DoP: Eszter Csepeli.
Colorist at Tbilisi To Tennessee (2018) documentary
January 1, 2018 - Present
Colorist on Tbilisi To Tennessee, 2018; Official selection: CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival.

Education

MA Cinematography at Budapest Metropolitan University
September 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024
Master Degree in Hungarian Language and Literature at Pázmány Péter Catholic University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Film Theory and Film History at Lóránd-Eötvös University (ELTE) Faculty of Humanities
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Dolby Vision Certified Professional at Dolby Vision Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Cinematography Masterclass at Talents of Sarajevo, 2019
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
ASA Photo Course focusing on 35mm black and white analog film photography at ASA Photo Course
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other