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'''James Laxton''' is an [[United States|American]] cinematographer best known for his collaborations with filmmaker [[Barry Jenkins]], specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film ''[[Moonlight (2016 film)|Moonlight]]'', for which he won an [[Independent Spirit Award]] and received his first Academy Award nomination.{{Cite web |url=http://filmmakermagazine.com/100603-a-one-camera-show-dp-james-laxton-on-moonlight/ |title=A One-Camera Show: DP James Laxton on Moonlight |publisher=filmmakermagazine.com}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pressberg|first1=Matt|title=Oscar Nominee Reactions: Meryl Streep Sends GIF, Jeff Bridges Says 'Woo Hoo!'|url=http://www.thewrap.com/oscar-nominee-reactions-jeff-bridges-meryl-streep-gif/|website=www.thewrap.com|publisher=The Wrap|accessdate=27 January 2017}}</ref> |
'''James Laxton''' is an [[United States|American]] cinematographer best known for his collaborations with filmmaker [[Barry Jenkins]], specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film ''[[Moonlight (2016 film)|Moonlight]]'', for which he won an [[Independent Spirit Award]] and received his first Academy Award nomination.{{Cite web |url=http://filmmakermagazine.com/100603-a-one-camera-show-dp-james-laxton-on-moonlight/ |title=A One-Camera Show: DP James Laxton on Moonlight |publisher=filmmakermagazine.com}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pressberg|first1=Matt|title=Oscar Nominee Reactions: Meryl Streep Sends GIF, Jeff Bridges Says 'Woo Hoo!'|url=http://www.thewrap.com/oscar-nominee-reactions-jeff-bridges-meryl-streep-gif/|website=www.thewrap.com|publisher=The Wrap|accessdate=27 January 2017}}</ref> |
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He started his career at Florida State University where he met his often collaborator, Barry Jenkins. The relationship built in college has led them to shoot countless films including the 2016 film Moonlight which was the recipient of multiple awards and nominations since the film's release. After graduating from University, Laxton began his work in the industry by assisting the camera department on features and shorts while also taking on other projects from Directors like David Nordstrom, David Parker, Cole Schreiber and many more. His childhood of joining his mother onset was key in his decision to join the camera department. The rhythm of set, how total chaos would ensue and then settle with a single action. only for the director to call cut and for the mania to continue. Moments like this were key in inspiring a young James Laxton to think of a career in the film industry as an option. <ref>Friedman, Illya. "James Laxton, ASC on Best Picture winner Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk: working with Barry Jenkins and Kevin Smith, his early career and influences." ''The Cinematography Podcast, Hot Rod Cameras/Spotify, 01-08-2020,'' https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IM2SrtOAFpblygqBx6Kke.</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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James Laxton | |
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| Alma mater | Florida State University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
James Laxton is an American cinematographer best known for his collaborations with filmmaker Barry Jenkins, specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film Moonlight, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award and received his first Academy Award nomination."A One-Camera Show: DP James Laxton on Moonlight". filmmakermagazine.com.[1]
He started his career at Florida State University where he met his often collaborator, Barry Jenkins. The relationship built in college has led them to shoot countless films including the 2016 film Moonlight which was the recipient of multiple awards and nominations since the film's release. After graduating from University, Laxton began his work in the industry by assisting the camera department on features and shorts while also taking on other projects from Directors like David Nordstrom, David Parker, Cole Schreiber and many more. His childhood of joining his mother onset was key in his decision to join the camera department. The rhythm of set, how total chaos would ensue and then settle with a single action. only for the director to call cut and for the mania to continue. Moments like this were key in inspiring a young James Laxton to think of a career in the film industry as an option. [2]
Filmography
Feature films
Short films
| Year | Film | Director |
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| 2003 | My Josephine | Barry Jenkins |
| Little Brown Boy | ||
| 2005 | The Unseen Kind-Hearted Beast | Amy Seimetz |
| 2009 | A Young Couple | Barry Jenkins |
| 2010 | Eggshells for Soil | Megan Boone |
| 2012 | Rest | Cole Schreiber |
| Mission Chinese | David Parker Cole Schreiber | |
| 2013 | Fête des Pets | Nicholas Jasenovec |
| Sarah Silverman's Perfect Night | Liam Lynch | |
| 2014 | Lemonade War | Ramin Bahrani |
| 2015 | Welcome to the Last Bookstore | Chad Howitt |
| 2016 | Bernie Sanders Is the One for Me | Andrew Deyoung |
Television
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Futurestates | Barry Jenkins | 1 episode – Remigration |
| 2013 | You and Your Fucking Coffee | Henry Phillips | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Rubberhead | Dean Fleischer-Camp | TV Movie (segment – "Knickers") |
| 2016 | Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special |
Jeremy Konner Riki Lindhome |
TV Movie |
References
- ^ Pressberg, Matt. "Oscar Nominee Reactions: Meryl Streep Sends GIF, Jeff Bridges Says 'Woo Hoo!'". www.thewrap.com. The Wrap. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- ^ Friedman, Illya. "James Laxton, ASC on Best Picture winner Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk: working with Barry Jenkins and Kevin Smith, his early career and influences." The Cinematography Podcast, Hot Rod Cameras/Spotify, 01-08-2020, https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IM2SrtOAFpblygqBx6Kke.
- ^ "Huppert, 'Moonlight,' 'La La Land' Honored by NYFCC and LAFCA". Backstage.com. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
External links
- James Laxton at IMDb
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