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Michael Franks (III)

Cinematographer | Camera and Electrical Department | Director

Born in Manhattan, New York City. Attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts. After graduating from the NYU started working at NBC in New York, designed the lighting for shows such as Today with Bryant Gumble & Jane Pauley, Later with Bob Costas, David Letterman's Anniversary Special. Before starting his freelance career... See full bio »

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Melanie Molnar - Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


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Filmography

Hide HideCinematographer (31 titles)
2012 The New Kind (TV series)
 
2011 The Fresh Beat Band (TV series)
– Genie (2011) (director of photography)
– Ghost Band (2011) (director of photography)
– Chimps in Charge (2011) (director of photography)
– Fresh Bots (2011) (director of photography)
– Hoop Dreams (2011) (director of photography)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2011 Inventors (short)
 
2010-2011 The Green Room with Paul Provenza (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (2011)
– Episode #2.5 (2011)
– Episode #2.4 (2011)
– Episode #2.3 (2011)
– Episode #2.2 (2011) (director of photography)
See all 9 episodes »
 
2011/I Wages of Sin
 
2010 Magic Land (short)
 
2010 True Jackson, VP (TV series)
– Heatwave (2010) (director of photography)
 
2009 Arrow Heads (short)
 
2009 Ill-Advised (TV movie)
 
2009 Cranky Puss (short)
 
2008 Anytime with Bob Kushell (TV series)
 
2008 Faux Baby (TV series)
– Valley of the Fauxs (2008)
 
2006-2008 Hannah Montana (TV series)
– The Test of My Love (2008) (director of photography)
– The Way We Almost Weren't (2008) (director of photography)
– Smells Like Teen Sellout (2007) (director of photography)
– You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You (2006)
– Oops! I Meddled Again (2006)
See all 11 episodes »
 
2006-2007 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (TV series)
– The Suite Life Goes Hollywood: Part 2 (2007)
– Lost in Translation (2006) (director of photography)
– Ask Zack (2006)
– Boston Tea Party (2006)
– Going for the Gold (2006)
See all 8 episodes »
 
2007 Cory in the House (TV series)
– Just Desserts (2007)
 
2006 Cake (TV series)
– Second Hand Woes (2006)
– Snack Attack (2006)
– Flopportunity (2006)
– Trump-IT (2006)
– A Cake Walk (2006)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2006 Dance Revolution (TV series)
 
2006 That's So Raven (TV series)
– When 6021 Met 4267 (2006)
– Sister Act (2006)
– Be Prepared (2006) (director of photography)
 
2006 The Surreal Life (TV series)
– Makin' the Video (2006)
 
2006 Body of Work (short)
 
2006 Prescriptions (TV series)
 
2005 The X Games (TV mini-series)
 
2003 Rome Is Burning (TV series)
 
2003 What Should You Do? (TV series)
 
2000 Cops on the Edge: Episode 89 (short)
 
1996 Family Matters (TV series)
– It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (1996) (director of photography)
 
1994 Small Doses (TV series) (1994)
 
1993 Showtime Special: Bad Gig Blues (TV movie) (director of photography)
 
1992 The Ben Stiller Show (TV series)
– Pilot (1992)
 
1992 Nesmith Live (video) (director of photography)
 
1990 The Ben Stiller Show (TV series)
– Episode #1.5 (1990) (director of photography)
– Episode #1.4 (1990) (director of photography)
– Episode #1.3 (1990) (director of photography)
– Episode #1.2 (1990) (director of photography)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (19 titles)
2010 The Kilborn File (TV series) (lighting designer)
 
2010 Crash Test (TV movie) (camera operator)
 
2009 Wedlock or Deadlock (TV series) (lighting designer - 1 episode)
– Tahera and Lennard (2009) (lighting designer)
 
2008 Greatest American Dog (TV series) (lighting designer - 10 episodes)
– The Greatest American Dog Is... (2008) (lighting designer)
– Dog Swap (2008) (lighting designer)
– My Dog Can Fly! (2008) (lighting designer)
– The Big Dig (2008) (lighting designer)
– Salvador Doggy (2008) (lighting designer)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2006 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (TV series) (lighting designer - 3 episodes)
– Ask Zack (2006) (lighting designer)
– Boston Tea Party (2006) (lighting designer)
– Bowling (2006) (lighting designer)
 
2003 Cram (TV series) (lighting designer)
 
2001 Beat the Geeks (TV series) (lighting designer)
 
1999-2001 The X Show (TV series) (lighting designer - 15 episodes)
– Episode dated 15 January 2001 (2001) (lighting designer)
– Episode dated 21 December 2000 (2000) (lighting designer)
– Episode dated 8 November 2000 (2000) (lighting designer)
– Episode dated 21 August 2000 (2000) (lighting designer)
– Episode dated 19 August 2000 (2000) (lighting designer)
See all 15 episodes »
 
2000 The New Movie Show with Chris Gore (TV series) (lighting designer - 2000)
 
1996 Always Say Goodbye (video) (additional director of photography - uncredited)
 
1991 The Party Machine with Nia Peeples (TV series) (lighting designer)
 
1991 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (video documentary) (lighting designer)
 
1990 Unplugged (TV series documentary) (lighting designer - 1 episode)
– 10,000 Maniacs/Michael Penn (1990) (lighting designer)
 
1990 27 Wagons Full of Cotton (video) (lighting designer)
 
1990 Great Performances (TV series) (lighting designer - 1 episode)
– Hamlet (1990) (lighting designer)
 
1988 Later with Bob Costas (TV series) (lighting designer)
 
Saturday Night Live (TV series) (lighting designer - 4 episodes, 1987-1988) (lighting director - 1 episode, 1986)
– Judge Reinhold/10,000 Maniacs (1988) (lighting designer)
– Tom Hanks/Randy Travis (1988) (lighting designer)
– Danny DeVito/Bryan Ferry (1987) (lighting designer)
– Paul Shaffer/Bruce Hornsby & The Range (1987) (lighting designer)
– Robin Williams/Paul Simon (1986) (lighting director)
 
1987 Main Street (TV series documentary) (lighting designer - 1 episode)
– Episode dated 6 January 1987 (1987) (lighting designer)
 
1984 Today (TV series) (lighting director - 1 episode)
– Episode dated 30 March 1984 (1984) (lighting director)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2010-2011 The Green Room with Paul Provenza (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (2011)
– Episode #2.5 (2011)
– Episode #2.4 (2011)
– Episode #2.3 (2011)
– Episode #2.2 (2011)
See all 11 episodes »
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2012 The New Kind (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Ordinary World (2012) (producer)
 
2009 Cranky Puss (short) (producer)
 
2008 Faux Baby (TV series) (producer - 5 episodes)
– Valley of the Fauxs (2008) (producer)
– Super Dad (2008) (producer)
– The Boob Ultimatum (2008) (producer)
– There Will Be Milk (2008) (producer)
– Bringing Up Faux Baby (2008) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
2006 The Surreal Life (TV series)
Himself
– Makin' the Video (2006) … Himself
 

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