Lee Jackson(X)
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
Born in the UK and now based in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg in
South Africa, Lee Jackson has photographed award winning features,
shorts, music videos and commercials in formats ranging from Super 35mm
film and both high and low end High Definition. An AFDA School of Film
Honours Graduate, his work includes "Nothing But The Truth' (director
Dr John Karni / producer Richard Green/Olivier Delahaye) its screened
at FESPACO, 2009 (awarded Silver Stallion) and Durban International
Film Festival, 2008. 'Ghost of The Ganges' for Animal Planet, director
Herman Cloete. 'Life First' SABC 3 /Richard Green and 'The Biggest
Loser' for ETV, nominated for a Golden Horn 2009, best reality show and
Eastern Mosaic for best magazine programme. Extreme Sports Spectacular
Television Series SABC 3, was also awarded a SAFTA and Bay Of Plenty
was nominated for best Ensemble Cast and Best director, and it won A
Golden Horn 2009 for Best full length Drama. He has just finished
worldwide Fishing Series called WildFly for MNet Supersport. He most
recently wrapped the infamous Sharkman - Michael Rutzen, where he
worked alongside infamous underwater cameraman Bob Cranston as topside
cameraman for National Geographic, and Lee Jeans cinema commercial .
(Client) Musgrave agencies. As a Cinematographer he has filmed in
Chile, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, India, New Zealand, and
Australia. His well-travelled, multicultural background makes him
easily adaptable to work proficiently in any location. Lee has a depth
of knowledge, experience, sensitivity, and creativity that he brings to
every director's specific vision. He's also fast at strategically
scaling his equipment and crew needs to fit most producers' budgets.