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Hi, I'm Jason Smolesky. I focus on working behind the camera and being an integral part of an amazing team that creates compelling, groundbreaking and visually inspiring video or film projects. Over the years I've worn many hats—from camera operator/gaffer to director of photography and DP for short and feature work—always aiming to bring strong visuals and collaborative energy to every production.…Hi, I'm Jason Smolesky. I focus on working behind the camera and being an integral part of an amazing team that creates compelling, groundbreaking and visually inspiring video or film projects. Over the years I've worn many hats—from camera operator/gaffer to director of photography and DP for short and feature work—always aiming to bring strong visuals and collaborative energy to every production.

Jason Smolesky

Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Film Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Jason Smolesky. I focus on working behind the camera and being an integral part of an amazing team that creates compelling, groundbreaking and visually inspiring video or film projects. Over the years I've worn many hats—from camera operator/gaffer to director of photography and DP for short and feature work—always aiming to bring strong visuals and collaborative energy to every production.…Hi, I'm Jason Smolesky. I focus on working behind the camera and being an integral part of an amazing team that creates compelling, groundbreaking and visually inspiring video or film projects. Over the years I've worn many hats—from camera operator/gaffer to director of photography and DP for short and feature work—always aiming to bring strong visuals and collaborative energy to every production.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Jason Smolesky. I focus on working behind the camera and being an integral part of an amazing team that creates compelling, groundbreaking and visually inspiring video or film projects.

Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from camera operator/gaffer to director of photography and DP for short and feature work—always aiming to bring strong visuals and collaborative energy to every production.

Skills

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Expert

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Camera Operator / Gaffer at 8:15 Hiroshima: From Father to Daughter

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Camera Operator and Gaffer on the documentary project 8:15 Hiroshima: From Father to Daughter.

1st Assistant Camera / Grip at The Loyalist (Short)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Assisted on set as 1st AC and grip for the short film The Loyalist.

Director of Photography at A Man of Faith

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Director of Photography for the project A Man of Faith.

Director of Photography at The Trap

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Director of Photography for the short film The Trap.

Director of Photography at Cognizance Blurred

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Director of Photography for Cognizance Blurred.

Director / Director of Photography at No Rest for the Wicked

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Director and Director of Photography for No Rest for the Wicked.

Director of Photography at True Story

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Director of Photography for the feature True Story.

Audio Visual Technician at Estrella Mountain Community College

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

All-in-one video producer for ONLINE courses and educational content for the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Corporate Sales / Business to Business at B&H Photo Video

August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2023

Corporate Sales / Business to Business role. Sales liaison, attended industry trade events, promoted HP editing PC systems, negotiated pricing discounts, and oversaw marketing activities at trade shows.