Los Angeles, CA — Available for Freelance & Full‑Time

Brian Hall
Cinematographer / 1st AC

Cinematographer, photographer and first camera assistant working across film, television and commercials — twelve‑plus years inside the camera department, from New York and Philadelphia to Los Angeles and sets abroad.

Based — Los Angeles
00:00:12:00 — BIOGRAPHY
Brian Hall on set

Brian Hall is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer, Photographer and First Camera Assistant with an extensive background inside the camera department on films, television and commercials.

Over more than twelve years, Brian has built his career in the camera department across three major markets — New York City, Philadelphia and Los Angeles — working his way up through independent film, episodic television and national commercial production.

His work has taken him well beyond the U.S., traveling internationally to Peru, Denmark, Thailand, Belize and the Bahamas, bringing a full camera package to each location and running camera prep, builds and support in remote and logistically demanding environments.

Brian holds a BFA in Cinematography from Temple University, and specializes in cinema camera systems, camera accessories, photography equipment and wireless video/follow‑focus systems, with hands‑on experience shooting and supporting both 16mm and 35mm motion picture film.

12+
Years in Camera Dept.
100+
Commercial, Narrative, and Music Video Shoots
30+
Countries, States Traveled
00:04:30:00 — SELECTED CREDITS

Selected
Credits

1ST AC / CAMERA DEPT.

Brand & Commercial Clients

Film & Television

Music Videos

00:09:15:00 — LOCATIONS

On Location,
Internationally

Every trip abroad has meant packing, shipping and running a complete camera package solo — cameras, glass, support and comms — through customs, remote terrain and unfamiliar production infrastructure.

Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand
Serbia Serbia Serbia Serbia
Peru Peru Peru Peru Peru Peru Peru
Denmark Denmark Denmark Denmark
Bahamas
Belize
Avery Island Avery Island Avery Island Avery Island
Colorado
Moab Moab Moab
NYC NYC
Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida
HQ — LA Peru Thailand Serbia Denmark Belize Bahamas Florida Colorado Moab Seattle WY NYC Chicago Philadelphia Avery Island
Home base — Los Angeles
00:12:00:00 — BTS

Behind
the Scenes

00:14:40:00 — EQUIPMENT

Equipment

01

Sony Alpha Series

Owner of Sony Alpha Series cameras, with an assortment of lenses from 11mm to 600mm, and accessories. This combination is capable of filming 4K Log format and high megapixel photography.

02

Camera Accessories

Kit full of rigging, hardware, support and configuration of camera accessories to match director and DP requirements on set, as well as every tool needed to support the systems.

03

Camera Support

Garage full of carts, covers, cases, everything needed to fulfill the logistical side of a camera package. Additionally I offer a high top van to keep all of the equipment in one place on the move.

04

Wireless/Monitor Support

Owner of wireless video, monitors and follow‑focus system setup, ensuring reliable transmission for director, DP and video village, and razor sharp focus at all times.

00:16:00:00 — SPECIALTIES

Specialties

01

Cinema Cameras

Setup, build and operation of professional cinema camera systems for narrative, episodic and commercial production.

02

Cinema Support

Rigging, support and configuration of camera accessories to match director and DP requirements on set.

03

Photography Equipment

Working knowledge of photographic equipment and lighting for still and hybrid production needs.

04

Wireless Systems

Master of wireless video transmission systems, system trouble shooting, pairing and setting up further monitor and receiver systems.

05

16mm & 35mm Motion Picture Film

Loading, handling and camera support for both 16mm and 35mm motion picture film workflows.

06

International Equipment Management

Traveled around the world with full cinema camera packages, managing carnets, and getting the gear through the airport and setup on location.

07

Post Production

Versed on the post production side with experience managing media workflows, Adobe Suite products, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve and more.

Education

Temple University — BFA, Cinematography

Studied and specialized in the Cinematography concentration at Temple University, shooting multiple senior thesis projects and developing a foundation across camera, lighting and on‑set workflow.

Institution
Temple University
Concentration
Cinematography
Notable Work
Multiple senior thesis projects, shot as director of photography
Now Booking — Freelance & Full‑Time

Let's shoot
something.

Open to freelance and full‑time opportunities in cinematography, photography and camera assisting — based in Los Angeles, available to travel.

thefilmhall@gmail.com
00:18:00:00 — PASSION

Personal
Passion

I have always had a passion in getting out in the wilderness and shooting photo line ups of the stars, moon and sun. Although it is not my most profitable photography, getting that once in a year, or life moment is exhilarating.

Brian Hall

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Bio Credits International Equipment Contact
Los Angeles, CA — Available for Freelance & Full‑Time

Brian Hall
Cinematography / 1st AC

Cinematographer, photographer and first camera assistant working across film, television and commercials — twelve‑plus years inside the camera department, from New York and Philadelphia to Los Angeles and sets abroad.

Based — Los Angeles Prior Markets — NYC / Philadelphia
PRODUCTIONTHE FILM HALL
DoP / 1ST ACBRIAN HALL
FORMAT16MM / 35MM / DIGITAL
STATUSOPEN TO WORK
00:00:12:00 — BIOGRAPHY
Brian Hall on set

Brian Hall is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer, Photographer and First Camera Assistant with an extensive background inside the camera department on films, television and commercials.

Over more than twelve years, Brian has built his career in the camera department across three major markets — New York City, Philadelphia and Los Angeles — working his way up through independent film, episodic television and national commercial production.

His work has taken him well beyond the U.S., traveling internationally to Peru, Denmark, Thailand, Belize and the Bahamas, bringing a full camera package to each location and running camera prep, builds and support in remote and logistically demanding environments.

Brian holds a BFA in Cinematography from Temple University, and specializes in cinema camera systems, camera accessories, photography equipment and wireless video/follow‑focus systems, with hands‑on experience shooting and supporting both 16mm and 35mm motion picture film.

12+
Years in Camera Dept.
5
Countries Worked Abroad
3
Cities Based — NYC / Philly / LA
00:04:30:00 — SELECTED CREDITS

Selected
Credits

CALL SHEET / CAMERA DEPT.

Brand & Commercial Clients

  • Nike Commercial
  • Adidas Commercial
  • Google Commercial
  • The North Face Commercial
  • Hertz Commercial
  • Alfa Romeo Commercial
  • Toyota Commercial
  • Chipotle Commercial

Film & Television

  • Apple TV Series 1st AC
  • Lifetime Movies 1st AC
  • Lakers Legacy Camera Dept.
  • Netflix Camera Dept.
00:09:15:00 — LOCATIONS

On Location,
Internationally

Every trip abroad has meant packing, shipping and running a complete camera package solo — cameras, glass, support and comms — through customs, remote terrain and unfamiliar production infrastructure.

Peru
Full Camera Package
Denmark
Full Camera Package
Thailand
Full Camera Package
Belize
Full Camera Package
Bahamas
Full Camera Package
Peru
Full Camera Package
Denmark
Full Camera Package
Thailand
Full Camera Package
00:14:40:00 — EQUIPMENT

Equipment &
Specialties

TECHNICAL SPEC SHEET
01

Cinema Cameras

Setup, build and operation of professional cinema camera systems for narrative, episodic and commercial production.

02

Camera Accessories

Rigging, support and configuration of camera accessories to match director and DP requirements on set.

03

Photography Equipment

Working knowledge of photographic equipment and lighting for still and hybrid production needs.

04

Wireless Systems

Wireless video and follow‑focus system setup, ensuring reliable transmission for director, DP and video village.

05

16mm Motion Picture Film

Loading, handling and camera support for 16mm motion picture film workflows.

06

35mm Motion Picture Film

Loading, handling and camera support for 35mm motion picture film workflows.

Education

Temple University — BFA, Cinematography

Studied and specialized in the Cinematography concentration at Temple University, shooting multiple senior thesis projects and developing a foundation across camera, lighting and on‑set workflow.

Institution
Temple University
Concentration
Cinematography
Notable Work
Multiple senior thesis projects, shot as director of photography
Now Booking — Freelance & Full‑Time

Let’s shoot
something.

Open to freelance and full‑time opportunities in cinematography, photography and camera assisting — based in Los Angeles, available to travel.

thefilmhall@gmail.com
© Brian Hall — The Film Hall Los Angeles, California
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