Michael Candelori

About Michael Candelori

Michael Candelori is a New York-based cinematographer who has been capturing visual media for nearly two decades. He has lensed six feature films including \"The Premiere\" which debuted at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival; as well as dozens of documentary and series projects, including \"45 Mill Street\" and \"Death of a Pledge\", both Emmy Award-winning shorts.Michael produces and shoots purpose-driven campaigns for brands and non-profits. His collaboration with organizations including the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, African Education Program and Friends World Committee for Consultation supports fundraising and advocacy efforts.An accomplished visual journalist, Michael has captured breaking news, editorial, and reportage images on five continents. His far-reaching coverage, with a particular focus on U.S. politics and social justice movements, has been featured by a cross-section of media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Time, National Geographic, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Playboy, Variety, Sports Illustrated, Vice and Axios.Michael is a member of the Society of Camera Operators and the National Press Photographers Association. He earned an M.F.A. in Film Production from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where he was selected twice for the Panavision New Filmmaker Program.

Experience

1. Cinematographer-producer

   Photochemic

   Sep 2004 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Bringing the vision to elevate stories and the experience to engage audiences. From a volcanic island in Honduras to the crowded streets of Cairo, we\'ve shot on five continents in some of the world\'s harshest conditions. A core consideration is the impact and responsibility of what we do.

Education

• Chapman University

  M.F.A., Film Production with Cinematography Emphasis

  2008 — 2011

• Denison University

  B.A., Cinema

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Creative Direction
• Camera Operation
• Commercials
• Avid Media Composer
• Feature Films
• Video
• Film
• Video Production
• Documentaries
• Dvd Studio Pro
• Video Editing
• Directing
• Video Post-Production
• Reality
• Art Direction
• Photography
• Digital Color Grading
• Final Cut Studio
• Hd Video
• Avid
• Drama
• Videography
• 35mm
• Camera
• Music Videos
• Television
• Producing
• Acting
• Pre-Production
• Short Films
• Independent Film
• Cinematography
• Film Editing
• Post Production
• Final Draft
• Script Coverage
• Theatre
• Final Cut Pro
• Focus Pulling
• Film Production