Javier Armijo
Director of Photography, Photographer (Still) and Editor
Riverside, California
August 2014
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About Javier
Javier's background reflects a variety of experiences in acting, filmmaking, photography and public education. His introduction to the arts began at UCLA’s School of Theater Film and Television where he earned a BA in Theater Arts. As an actor, he was featured in performances at the Geffen Playhouse, The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and Nannette Brodie Dance Theater. Javier studied acting under Actors Studio moderator Salome Jens, Ellen Geer and Allan Miller; he was also an active supporter of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films from 1994-1997.
In 2005, Javier completed a Master of Arts in Teaching from Chapman University and began teaching English at the LA County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), where he served for six years before collaborating to create a highly successful Cinematic Arts program there. He served for another five years as a teacher of Digital Film Production, Screenwriting, Cinematography and Film Theory/History.
Working as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator, Javier has worked on projects in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia and major U.S. cities. Since 2015, four of Javier's films have been represented in festivals throughout the country, including The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, Dances With Films, The Pan-‐African Film Festival, and the LA Indie Film Fest, where one of his projects, Chasing Red, was awarded its coveted “Best of the Fest” for 2015.
In 2011, Javier completed a Certificate in Cinematography from UCLA’s Extension Program in Entertainment Studies and most recently acquired a CTE Credential in Art, Entertainment and Media. Javier is currently freelancing in film, photography, editing and training in E-Learning/Instructional Design through UCI's Continuing Education Program.
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The Voicemail (
2020 )
Film Cinematographer -
Mirroring Michael Jackson (
2020 )
Film Camera and Electrical Department -
Rideshare (
2019 )
Film Cinematographer -
Daddy Diaries (
2018 )
TV Series Cinematographer -
What Really Matters (
2018 )
Film Cinematographer -
Chasing Red (
2018 )
Film Camera and Electrical Department -
Bill 2/29 (
2017 )
Film Cinematographer -
0304 (
2014 )
Film Cinematographer -
Throw the Dog a Bone (
2014 )
Film Cinematographer -
Prized (
2014 )
Film Camera and Electrical Department -
The Curse of the Un-Kissable Kid (
2013 )
Film Cinematographer -
Busted Roots (
2013 )
TV Series Cinematographer -
Get a Job (
2012 )
Film Cinematographer -
Love Thy Neighbor (
2012 )
Film Camera and Electrical Department -
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Awards
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Best Cinematography, Nominee - World Music & Independent Film Festival
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Audience Choice Award, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival - What Really Matters
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Jury Award, Gary International Black Film Festival - Rideshare
(2019) -
Best of Fest,LA Indie Film Festival - Chasing Red
(2015)
Education
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University of California, Los Angeles Extension's Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts Department
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Chapman University
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UCLA
(1992-1996)
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