I am a cinematographer working in both New York and Los Angeles. I graduated from the AFI Cinematography Program in 2022. I am interested in boundary-pushing films that have something unique to say. Lately I’ve been thinking that in moments of simple mundanity is where we’ll find the most beauty, and that sometimes the truest truths are best told through suspensions of reality - and maybe a little magic ;).
I got my start chasing adventure all over the world as a Local 600 Camera Assistant - swimming 16mm mags to set on a volcanic island in the Caribbean, creating a VR world blending past and present on the beaches of Normandy, building underwater camera rigs in wetsuits in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and so many other adventures. After a stint working as a chemical-mixer in the darkrooms at the International Center of Photography, I also worked stateside on many productions including Get Out, Russian Doll, After Yang, and Search Party. I then transitioned from camera assistant to cinematographer, bringing with me a strong technical and emotional skillset, a nuanced aesthetic style, and an ever-important twinkle in my eye.
When not making movies, I am a mountain climber, pie contest winner, terrible banjo player, one-time touring biker, and over-enthusiastic gardener. I love to sit around a fire and chat with a glass of whiskey (and sometimes with people).
Inquiries: oliviakimmel@gmail.com