Geoffrey Haley
- Görüntü yönetimi
Biyografi
Geoffrey Haley is a camera operator and filmmaker. Born with a deep passion for film and music, Haley was a cellist from age five and grew up experimenting with an 8mm camera. However, upon finishing high school, he chose to pursue film over music, fearing that relying on his musical passion for income might diminish his love for it. Haley studied psychophysiology on the West Coast, strategically selecting a university that allowed him to spend summers in Los Angeles, gaining hands-on experience in the film industry. His musical background helped him secure early work as a boom operator. Later, he transitioned to video playback before ultimately finding his niche in the camera department. His first significant break came when he was tasked with shooting the iconic floating bag scene in American Beauty (1999). Originally intended as a CGI placeholder, Haley’s footage was so compelling that it became a defining visual of the film. This exposure led to him being hired for HBO’s Six Feet Under (2001–2005), where he remained for the entire five-season run, refining his skills in cinematography, scene breakdown, and collaboration with directors and actors. While working on Six Feet Under, Haley ventured into directing and writing, creating The Parlor (2001), which earned an Honorable Mention at Sundance 2002. He later wrote a feature screenplay purchased by a major studio but remained unproduced due to budget constraints. Determined to direct, he wrote The Last Word (2008), a romantic comedy that premiered at Sundance and saw a successful theatrical release. Despite his directing aspirations, Haley found a fulfilling career in camera operation. His philosophy emphasizes collaboration with directors to serve the story, emotion, and performance rather than getting lost in the technical aspects of the job. His approach has led to successful collaborations with cinematographers like Lawrence Sher ASC and Stephen F. Windon ASC ACS, as well as directors including Todd Phillips (Joker), David O. Russell (The Fighter, American Hustle), and Danny Boyle (Steve Jobs). Haley’s expertise in Steadicam operation has been pivotal in high-profile productions, notably his work on Steve Jobs (2015), where he navigated the challenges of capturing long takes of dialogue-heavy scenes. He has also played a key role in large-scale action films, working closely with the Russo brothers on Avengers: Endgame (2019), Cherry (2021), and The Gray Man (2022), where he also served as an executive producer. A respected figure in the camera operating community, Haley serves on the board of governors for the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). His dedication to storytelling and immersive cinematography has earned him multiple accolades, including the SOC Camera Operator of the Year Award for Joker and Cherry.
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Filmografi
- Gelin! · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Sanal Ülke · Yürütücü yapımcı, "A" Camera Operator
- Back in Action · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Joker: İkili Delilik · "C" Camera Operator
- Kasırgalar · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Blue Beetle · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Citadel · Görüntü yönetmeni, Yapımcı
- Şövalye · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Renfield · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- The Gray Man · Yürütücü yapımcı, "A" Camera Operator
- Hızlı ve Öfkeli 9 · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Cherry · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Jumanji: Yeni Seviye · Steadicam Operator
- Joker · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Avengers: Endgame · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Kaptan Marvel · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Good Trouble · Yönetmen
- Avengers: Sonsuzluk Savaşı · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Jumanji: Vahşi Orman · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Sahil Güvenlik · Steadicam Operator
- Hızlı ve Öfkeli 8 · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Otoyol Devriyesi · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Vurguncular · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Star Trek: Sonsuzluk · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Zor Biraderler 2 · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Trumbo · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Steve Jobs · "A" Camera Operator
- Hızlı ve Öfkeli 7 · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Keşke Burada Olsam · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Büyük Lider · Steadicam Operator
- Düzenbaz · Steadicam Operator
- The Fosters · Camera Operator
- Hangover 3: Felekten Bir Gece · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- G.I. Joe: Misilleme · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Muhbir · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Kimlik Hırsızı · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Butter · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Game Change · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Enlightened · Camera Operator
- Hızlı ve Öfkeli 5: Rio Soygunu · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Dövüşçü · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Adı Çıkmış · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- The Chosen One · Steadicam Operator
- Salaklar Sofrası · Steadicam Operator, "B" Camera Operator
- Pretty Little Liars · Görüntü yönetmeni
- MacGruber · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Justified · "A" Camera Operator
- Bu Kız Beni Aşar · Steadicam Operator, "A" Camera Operator
- Men of a Certain Age · Yönetmen
- Terapist · "C" Camera Operator
- Hung · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Felekten Bir Gece · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Zoraki Tatil · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Swingtown · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- The Last Word · Yönetmen, Yazar
- Pazar Günahları · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Aşk Şöleni · Steadicam Operator
- The Bronx Is Burning · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Diriliş: Vampir Avcısı · Steadicam Operator
- Özgürlük Yazarları · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Dexter · "A" Camera Operator
- Heroes · Steadicam Operator
- Believe in Me · Steadicam Operator
- Tetikçi · Steadicam Operator
- Hollis & Rae · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Hot Tamale · Steadicam Operator
- The Gymnast · "B" Camera Operator
- The Loop · Steadicam Operator
- Big Love · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Emily's Reasons Why Not · Steadicam Operator
- Emily's Reasons Why Not · Steadicam Operator
- Night Stalker · Camera Operator
- E-Katil · Second Unit Director, Second Unit Director of Photography
- Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman · Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Entourage · Steadicam Operator
- Kopya Sevgilim · "B" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- Afacan Köpek Beethoven 4 · "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
- The Parlor · Yönetmen, Yazar
- Six Feet Under · Camera Operator, "B" Camera Operator
- Mothers and Daughters · Steadicam Operator