Jack Messitt's work as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator is extremely diverse. His international experience includes Feature Films and Television, Music Videos and Commercials. This includes shooting in Thailand, Hong Kong, Belgium, Canada, Philippines and throughout the United States. He is currently the 1st Vice President of The Society of Camera Operators.
Some comments about his recent work as the Director of Photography on The Curiosity of Chance:
"Slick... Polished... Savvy lensing..." - Variety
"Even though this is a 'low budget' independent film, it looks like a mainstream blockbuster." - Wire Magazine
"It looks like a 20 million dollar studio feature amazingly crafted by DP Jack Messitt." - ComedyCocktail.com
"Director of Photography Jack Messitt has crafted a gorgeous looking movie." - Fest21.com
His recent credits include (as D.P. unless otherwise noted):
FEATURE FILMS:
MIDNIGHT MOVIE - Additional Photography - BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT - Click Here To Watch Trailer
IRREVERSI - BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT - Click Here To Watch Trailer & Click Here To Learn About DI Color Timing
THE CURIOSITY OF CHANCE - BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT - Click Here To Watch Trailer
VIOLENT MEASURES - BRIMSTONE ENTERTAINMENT
EXECUTIVE TARGET - Additional Photography - HBO/PM ENTERTAINMENT
MONTH OF SUNDAYS - B-Camera Operator & 2nd Unit D.P. - SUZANNE DE LAURENTIIS PRODS.
THE PERFECT HUSBAND - B-Camera Operator & 2nd Unit D.P. - AMERICAN WORLD PICTURES
TELEVISION:
BONES - Camera Operator - Multiple Episodes, Insert Unit DP - Multiple Episodes - FOX
CAMPUS LADIES - Series - A-Camera Operator & Additional Photography - OXYGEN/PRINCIPATO YOUNG
CD-USA - Series - Camera Supervisor/Camera Operator - DIRECTV/BLAZE - Click Here To Learn About Shooting Scripted Music
AMERICAN IDOL 2004, 2005 & 2006 - Series - Location Photography & Segments - FOX/FREEMANTLE MEDIA
MAD TV - Segments - FOX
THE JOHN HENSON PROJECT - Series - Segments - SPIKE TV
LET BOB DO IT - Pilot - A-Camera Operator & Additional Photography - NICK AT NIGHT/GAY ROSENTHAL PRODUCTIONS
AFI - 100 YEARS, 100 QUOTES - AFI/GARY SMITH COMPANY
ANATOMY OF A SCENE - Series - SUNDANCE CHANNEL
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD - Pilot - DISCOVERY CHANNEL/GAY ROSENTHAL PRODUCTIONS
ANYTHING FOR LOVE - Series - Studio Photography - FOX/LOCK AND KEY PRODS.
AFI - 100 YEARS, 100 SONGS - AFI/GARY SMITH COMPANY
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE - Segments - ABC
THE DOWNER CHANNEL - Series - A-Camera Operator - ABC
STRIP MALL - Series - A-Camera Operator - COMEDY CENTRAL
TENACIOUS D - Series - A-Camera Operator & 2nd Unit D.P. - HBO/DAKOTA NORTH ENT.
MUSIC VIDEOS:
MATS AND PER-ERIK "Bakit Ngaon Kalang" - BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT
MATS AND PER-ERIK "Where Are You Now" - BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT
MAROON 5: FRIDAY THE 13th - Camera Operator - DONE AND DUSTED
NORAH JONES & THE HANDSOME BAND: LIVE - Camera Operator - DONE AND DUSTED
ROBBIE WILLIAMS "Feel" - Eye on Robbie - IE MUSIC, LTD
COMMERCIALS:
WILLFUND - 2 Spots - NUVISION PRODUCTIONS
FRANKLIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 3 Spots - 4 MAN FILMS - Winner of 3 Telly Awards
MISS USA/UNIVERSE - 25 Spots - CBS
SHORT FILMS:
THE SWITCH - DREAM SEEKER PRODUCTIONS
CANDY FROM A BABY - NEST EGG PRODUCTIONS
TOAST - LAUGHING DOG PRODUCTIONS - CINE Golden Eagle Winner
JACK AND DIANE - UPSTATE NEW YORK PICTURES
And more...
Click the following links to download his: Director of Photography Resume or A-Camera Operator Resume.
To request a DVD Reel, References or a Full List of Credits: jmessitt@yahoo.com or 310-497-4940
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