David Bolen (cinematographer)

David Bolen is a cinematographer based out of Los Angeles, California.[1][2] He is best known for his work on feature films, television and documentaries.

David Bolen
Born
Canada
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2011–present
Websitedavidbolen.com

Career

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Bolen graduated from the University of Southern California in 2013.[3][4] He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600).[5] He has worked on music videos for Camila Cabello, Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar and more.[6][7][8]

Bolen is best known for his work on Netflix's Delhi Crime, Untold, Trial by Media and Disney+'s Marvel's 616.[9][10]

Selected filmography

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Film

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Television

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Documentary

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Music video

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Awards and nominations

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Year Result Award Category Work Ref.
2024 Nominated Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Cinematography Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones [11]
2022 Nominated MTV Video Music Awards Best Cinematography "Bam Bam" [12]
2021 Won Webby Awards Video - Documentary Blood Rider [13]
2020 Nominated Camerimage Documentary shorts Competition [14]

References

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  1. ^ ""Creating a Mood and Tone Is the Most Impactful Element of Cinematography": David Bolen on Thelma". filmmakermagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  2. ^ "Sundance 2020: Spotlight on David Bolen, DP of "Some Kind of Heaven"". cined.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  3. ^ "Hot Sheet April - June2024". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  4. ^ "Meet David Bolen". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  5. ^ "ICG Magazine - September 2021 - Regional Spotlight". issuu.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  6. ^ "MTV VMAs: Winners, fashions and key moments from the Video Music Awards, from Johnny Depp's bizarre appearance to Taylor Swift's album announcement". abc.net.au. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  7. ^ "SUN GOES DOWN". genius.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  8. ^ "Watch Kendrick Lamar's Short Film 'God Is Gangsta'". yahoo.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  9. ^ "Delhi Crime Season 2 highlights the chasm between privileged and downtrodden without sermonising". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  10. ^ "News". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  11. ^ "51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" (PDF). theemmys.tv. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  12. ^ "Best Cinematography nominees announced for MTV VMAs". britishcinematographer.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  13. ^ "The Webby Awards". imdb.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  14. ^ "EnergaCamerimage 2020". camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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