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Mark J. Gordon
director of photography 

Mr. Gordon is a Los Angeles based cinematographer specializing in people and shooting motion pictures, commercials, and music videos.  

Gordon’s feature film work includes "Hit Me" (official selection Toronto Film Festival) directed by Steven Shainberg (Secretary). The noir thriller stars Elias Koteas, William H. Macy, Laure Marzac, and Phillip Baker Hall. Gordon and Shainberg also collaborated on “Mr. Viril” starring Angelina Jolie.  

Gordon lensed  "Fall Time" (official selection Sundance Film Festival) starring Mickey Rourke, Stephen Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, and David Arquette.

The "Best Cinematography" award at the Atlanta Film Festival was given to Gordon for his work on the short film "In the Name of the Father" which also won the "Gold Hugo" at the Chicago Film Festival and represented the United States in international competition winning the Cine "Golden Eagle."

Mr. Gordon’s Commercial work includes Chanel (Men Are Animals), Miller Lite (I’m So Thirsty) and Road Runner High Speed Modems (I Can’t Take It Anymore). Music Videos include Strike Me Pink (Deborah Harry), West Side Story (Yo-Yo), and Special Cut (Junior P).
 
Gordon was granted a cinematography fellowship at the American Film Institute’s Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies. Gordon graduated with honors and was awarded the Sherrill C. Corwin / Tommy Gross Scholarship, (the highest award given to a cinematography fellow). He was also the recipient of a coveted internship with Academy Award winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, working with him on "Bonfire of the Vanities." 

Originally a still photographer, Gordon brings with him 10 years of diverse, professional photographic experience to film. His clients included AT&T, Coca Cola, Disney Home Video, Honda, Leo Burnett Advertising, McDonald's, Paramount Pictures, Seiniger Advertising, Surfing Magazine, Warner Brothers, and Yamaha.

EQUIPMENT OWNED: Cameras (HD, SD, DV, Still), Lighting/Grip (Complete Small Package), Sound, Production Support, Editing (2 bays –  Premiere Pro + Vegas Video)

Contact Mark J. Gordon directly to
 discuss your next project.

Telephone 805-258-2357
Email  m@markjamesgordon.com