Matt Emmanuel
Freelance Filmmaker
ICG Local 600 1st AC
Oakland, California, USA

Missing these Dunes and Lagoons. This was truly my favorite trip last year. Sorry Japan, 2025 goes to Brasil

Missing these Dunes and Lagoons. This was truly my favorite trip last year. Sorry Japan, 2025 goes to Brasil

Missing these Dunes and Lagoons. This was truly my favorite trip last year. Sorry Japan, 2025 goes to Brasil

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.

Some portraits across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I’ve refused to do a stereotypical Japan trip for the longest time, but now that a friend moved there…no more excuses.
For Burning Man 2025, my contribution was as an additional camera operator for the @bmwebcast Man Burn livestream, along with donating wireless video equipment to capture a more intimate yet anonymous perspective for those unable to attend.
For the Temple Burn, we pull back the livestream for a more distant approach to honor the solemn mood. This gave me a moment to test out capturing infrared footage of the Temple Burn. I believed it fitting because it isolates the burn from the typical assortment of lasers, LED totem poles, and flashing art cars. It only captures the fire and shadows.

My most important recent pics: cats during travels.
Bangkok, Thailand
Rocinha Favela, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Panama City, Panama

My most important recent pics: cats during travels.
Bangkok, Thailand
Rocinha Favela, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Panama City, Panama

My most important recent pics: cats during travels.
Bangkok, Thailand
Rocinha Favela, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Panama City, Panama

My most important recent pics: cats during travels.
Bangkok, Thailand
Rocinha Favela, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Panama City, Panama

@steelydanpaddock is the best for letting me run away with his film camera and stalk these Ospreys for an hour or two.
This pair, a juvenile and parent, were our indifferent neighbors during a recent camping trip.Over the course of 48 hours we witnessed the youngster learn to fly, followed by embarking on increasingly longer flights.

@steelydanpaddock is the best for letting me run away with his film camera and stalk these Ospreys for an hour or two.
This pair, a juvenile and parent, were our indifferent neighbors during a recent camping trip.Over the course of 48 hours we witnessed the youngster learn to fly, followed by embarking on increasingly longer flights.

@steelydanpaddock is the best for letting me run away with his film camera and stalk these Ospreys for an hour or two.
This pair, a juvenile and parent, were our indifferent neighbors during a recent camping trip.Over the course of 48 hours we witnessed the youngster learn to fly, followed by embarking on increasingly longer flights.

@steelydanpaddock is the best for letting me run away with his film camera and stalk these Ospreys for an hour or two.
This pair, a juvenile and parent, were our indifferent neighbors during a recent camping trip.Over the course of 48 hours we witnessed the youngster learn to fly, followed by embarking on increasingly longer flights.

The Bay Area has been busy with quite a few top tier short form projects recently and I was happy to have my hand in one of them: @ourfutureisloop by @brentongieser.
Every department involved was immensely stacked with talent and it’s really going to show in the final piece. Special props to the camera squad :)
@jpausanos Cinematographer
@leomaco_tv A-Cam Op
@steadieddie_ Steadicam
@camerasquadmatt A-Cam 1st
@jpemodi B-Cam Op
@kelsey_rivera B-Cam 1st
@abbyalcalacamera 2nd AC
@marisapala Digital Loader
@hyperionfilm Jib Op
@bullshifter POV rig
Sony Venices provided by @tylerturtle & @elementcamera
Petzvalux lenses provided by @chatercamera

The Bay Area has been busy with quite a few top tier short form projects recently and I was happy to have my hand in one of them: @ourfutureisloop by @brentongieser.
Every department involved was immensely stacked with talent and it’s really going to show in the final piece. Special props to the camera squad :)
@jpausanos Cinematographer
@leomaco_tv A-Cam Op
@steadieddie_ Steadicam
@camerasquadmatt A-Cam 1st
@jpemodi B-Cam Op
@kelsey_rivera B-Cam 1st
@abbyalcalacamera 2nd AC
@marisapala Digital Loader
@hyperionfilm Jib Op
@bullshifter POV rig
Sony Venices provided by @tylerturtle & @elementcamera
Petzvalux lenses provided by @chatercamera

The Bay Area has been busy with quite a few top tier short form projects recently and I was happy to have my hand in one of them: @ourfutureisloop by @brentongieser.
Every department involved was immensely stacked with talent and it’s really going to show in the final piece. Special props to the camera squad :)
@jpausanos Cinematographer
@leomaco_tv A-Cam Op
@steadieddie_ Steadicam
@camerasquadmatt A-Cam 1st
@jpemodi B-Cam Op
@kelsey_rivera B-Cam 1st
@abbyalcalacamera 2nd AC
@marisapala Digital Loader
@hyperionfilm Jib Op
@bullshifter POV rig
Sony Venices provided by @tylerturtle & @elementcamera
Petzvalux lenses provided by @chatercamera

The Bay Area has been busy with quite a few top tier short form projects recently and I was happy to have my hand in one of them: @ourfutureisloop by @brentongieser.
Every department involved was immensely stacked with talent and it’s really going to show in the final piece. Special props to the camera squad :)
@jpausanos Cinematographer
@leomaco_tv A-Cam Op
@steadieddie_ Steadicam
@camerasquadmatt A-Cam 1st
@jpemodi B-Cam Op
@kelsey_rivera B-Cam 1st
@abbyalcalacamera 2nd AC
@marisapala Digital Loader
@hyperionfilm Jib Op
@bullshifter POV rig
Sony Venices provided by @tylerturtle & @elementcamera
Petzvalux lenses provided by @chatercamera

The Bay Area has been busy with quite a few top tier short form projects recently and I was happy to have my hand in one of them: @ourfutureisloop by @brentongieser.
Every department involved was immensely stacked with talent and it’s really going to show in the final piece. Special props to the camera squad :)
@jpausanos Cinematographer
@leomaco_tv A-Cam Op
@steadieddie_ Steadicam
@camerasquadmatt A-Cam 1st
@jpemodi B-Cam Op
@kelsey_rivera B-Cam 1st
@abbyalcalacamera 2nd AC
@marisapala Digital Loader
@hyperionfilm Jib Op
@bullshifter POV rig
Sony Venices provided by @tylerturtle & @elementcamera
Petzvalux lenses provided by @chatercamera

Last week I had the chance to volunteer on a super special project. @gkwedar and @clintbentley came by San Quentin to host a filmmaking workshop for a group of inmates aspiring to work in film after serving their time. This industry is special in such that your personal history and education won’t be held against you. It’s your skills, ability to learn, and personality when collaborating with others that matter. Not only were resources for giving inmates a second chance like @manifestworks_ shared, but they were also given the opportunity to work with celluloid.
Special shoutouts to Amy Vincent ASC for mentoring the group and for Ari Davidson at Kodak for not only driving up all the gear donated by @panavisionofficial, but for also being my Loader and 2nd AC.
2nd photo by Gabrielle Lurie/The Chronicle

Last week I had the chance to volunteer on a super special project. @gkwedar and @clintbentley came by San Quentin to host a filmmaking workshop for a group of inmates aspiring to work in film after serving their time. This industry is special in such that your personal history and education won’t be held against you. It’s your skills, ability to learn, and personality when collaborating with others that matter. Not only were resources for giving inmates a second chance like @manifestworks_ shared, but they were also given the opportunity to work with celluloid.
Special shoutouts to Amy Vincent ASC for mentoring the group and for Ari Davidson at Kodak for not only driving up all the gear donated by @panavisionofficial, but for also being my Loader and 2nd AC.
2nd photo by Gabrielle Lurie/The Chronicle

The, when you need to go from studio mode to gimbal mode and every seconds counts upside down build, for @narcissistic_nancy
Alexa 35, Cooke Anamorphic lenses, Ronin R2, and ReadyRig by @videofax
@kelsey_rivera cameo, working on the Cineped slider

There’s never a dull moment working with DP @jpausanos. On this recent commercial spot we had to quickly bounce back and forth between 3 builds: Studio, Easyrig, and this micro battery belt setup.
K35s + Mini LF from @elementcamera
Special thanks to my 2nd AC @dianarennt for always dealing with our shenanigans 😂

There’s never a dull moment working with DP @jpausanos. On this recent commercial spot we had to quickly bounce back and forth between 3 builds: Studio, Easyrig, and this micro battery belt setup.
K35s + Mini LF from @elementcamera
Special thanks to my 2nd AC @dianarennt for always dealing with our shenanigans 😂

@estevan__padilla shortfilm @syncingsinking.film has begun its festival run!
I ran around the woods for the 2nd unit psychedelic scenes as the @cinefade tech and 1st AC. Despite being able to DIY depth of field pulls, I would always prefer the cinefade. It’s much much faster to use, especially when you need to make adjustments on the fly.

@estevan__padilla shortfilm @syncingsinking.film has begun its festival run!
I ran around the woods for the 2nd unit psychedelic scenes as the @cinefade tech and 1st AC. Despite being able to DIY depth of field pulls, I would always prefer the cinefade. It’s much much faster to use, especially when you need to make adjustments on the fly.
@estevan__padilla shortfilm @syncingsinking.film has begun its festival run!
I ran around the woods for the 2nd unit psychedelic scenes as the @cinefade tech and 1st AC. Despite being able to DIY depth of field pulls, I would always prefer the cinefade. It’s much much faster to use, especially when you need to make adjustments on the fly.
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