It’s simple, really. As a child, most nights and weekends were spent either renting movies or going to the cinema. As a teen, I took the family Digital 8mm camcorder with me everywhere I went. As things got serious, I upgraded to a Canon XL1 and FCP in 2001. At that time, skate videos were my main focus, but my love for films kept pushing me. I soon dove headfirst into narrative filmmaking and started to shoot everything I could on Super 8mm and 16mm.
Accepted into the esteemed Brooks Institute of Photography in 2002, I gained invaluable hands-on experience and connected with like-minded filmmakers. Eager to pursue my dreams in Los Angeles, I acquired a complete Aaton XTR+ S16mm camera package and made the move to the city. Since then, I’ve collaborated with industry giants, shooting worldwide, utilizing every format of film and digital capture available. With each project, I learn something new, and with each new understanding, I am committed to sharing what I have found.
My name is Jonathan Hall, and I am a Cinematographer