I am a Senior Director of Photography and Creative Production Lead with over twenty years of experience across episodic television, feature films, and premium commercial productions. I deliver steady, dependable execution in fast-moving, high-pressure environments where schedule control, clarity, and efficiency matter. Trusted by filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Gus Van Sant, Miguel Sapochnik, Matthew Libatique, Larry Sher, and Chris Seager. I am frequently rehired for my reliability, discretion, and ability to deliver creative intent under pressure. Whether serving as Director of Photography or Creative Production Lead, I bring a calm, solutions-oriented presence that safeguards the production’s vision while supporting the Director. I help keep days on track, cross-department teams aligned, and creative goals intact — minimizing downstream risk and avoiding unnecessary cost or schedule creep. For studios and executive producers, my values are calm, focused leadership; predictability; quality content; disciplined days; clear communication; and reliable outcomes.

FAIRES A. SEKIYA

I am a Senior Director of Photography and Creative Production Lead with over twenty years of experience across episodic television, feature films, and premium commercial productions. I deliver steady, dependable execution in fast-moving, high-pressure environments where schedule control, clarity, and efficiency matter. Trusted by filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Gus Van Sant, Miguel Sapochnik, Matthew Libatique, Larry Sher, and Chris Seager. I am frequently rehired for my reliability, discretion, and ability to deliver creative intent under pressure. Whether serving as Director of Photography or Creative Production Lead, I bring a calm, solutions-oriented presence that safeguards the production’s vision while supporting the Director. I help keep days on track, cross-department teams aligned, and creative goals intact — minimizing downstream risk and avoiding unnecessary cost or schedule creep. For studios and executive producers, my values are calm, focused leadership; predictability; quality content; disciplined days; clear communication; and reliable outcomes.

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I am a Senior Director of Photography and Creative Production Lead with over twenty years of experience across episodic television, feature films, and premium commercial productions. I deliver steady, dependable execution in fast-moving, high-pressure environments where schedule control, clarity, and efficiency matter. Trusted by filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Gus Van Sant, Miguel Sapochnik, Matthew Libatique, Larry Sher, and Chris Seager. I am frequently rehired for my reliability, discretion, and ability to deliver creative intent under pressure.

Whether serving as Director of Photography or Creative Production Lead, I bring a calm, solutions-oriented presence that safeguards the production’s vision while supporting the Director. I help keep days on track, cross-department teams aligned, and creative goals intact — minimizing downstream risk and avoiding unnecessary cost or schedule creep. For studios and executive producers, my values are calm, focused leadership; predictability; quality content; disciplined days; clear communication; and reliable outcomes.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
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Qualifications

National Board Member, ICG Local 600 – Diversity and Training Committees
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Certified in the Master Cinematography Program (Kodak & Panavision)
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services