Working across narrative, music videos, documentaries, and commercials, Jake Mitchell is a freelance cinematographer residing in Los Angeles. He was a recipient of the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Visual Arts Scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from Emerson College. He has studied extensively under his mentor Producer Ryan Hartsock and worked on his film, Everyday Yeti, the 2015 Nashville 48 Hour winner and further selection at Cannes. Most recently, Mitchell has completed three feature documentaries, as well as principal photography on his first feature on 16mm, “Riddle of Fire” directed by Weston Razooli. The film will premiere at Cannes: Directors Fortnight in May 2023.
Unique traits: Leadership under pressure, picking up new skills, doing what needs to be done, rapid problem solving, smart organization
Riddle of Fire
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Film
by Anaxia/Weston Razooli
Cinematographer Three mischievous children embark on a woodland odyssey when their mother sends them on an errand.
Takers
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Film (short)
by Jake Mitchell (Action, Drama and Sci-Fi)
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer
The Deceived
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Film (short)
by Markus Cook (Drama and Thriller)
Camera and Electrical Department, Production manager During the 1920's, the advent of new medical innovations and racial tension begin to come to a head, as America marches into a new kind of battle. Through the eye's of a young woman, witness the deception and evil behind the veil of secrecy, that still covers much of the world today. Written by Markus Cook
Apnea
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Film (short)
by Jake Mitchell (Action, Adventure and Drama)
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer After his wife is kidnapped, Darius is forced to infiltrate Somnium Industries to steal company secrets and experiments.
Emerson College
(2015-2019)