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Alex Funke

Visual Effects | Miscellaneous Crew | Camera and Electrical Department

Born in Santa Barbara, CA. A fourth generation Californian, Alex has been a cinematographer for over 30 years. He studied biochemistry for several years in college, but in the early 1960's he switched to UCLA Film School. He subsequently worked with Stephen Burum, ASC. He spent eleven years with The Office of Charles and Ray Eames (shooting over 30 films at that time)... See full bio »

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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)".

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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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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).

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2008 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (director of photography: minatures unit, New Zealand)
 
2005 King Kong (visual effects director of photography)
 
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (visual effects director of photography: miniature unit)
 
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (visual effects director of photography: miniature unit)
 
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (visual effects director of photography: miniature unit)
 
1999 Mystery Men (director of photography: miniature effects unit / second unit)
 
1998 Mighty Joe Young (visual effects director of photography)
 
1997 Starship Troopers (visual effects director of photography)
 
1996 Executive Decision (miniatures unit director of photography)
 
1995 Waterworld (dive sequence miniatures, tanker blue screen sequences visual effects supervisor, visual effects director of photography)
 
1995 The Indian in the Cupboard (background plate director of photography)
 
1994 Avalanche (TV movie) (director of photography: miniatures)
 
1993 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series) (special effects cameraman - 1 episode)
– Pilot (1993) (special effects cameraman)
 
1992 The Lawnmower Man (bluescreen director of photography)
 
1992 Freejack (effects photography: DQI)
 
1991 Grand Canyon (directory of effects photography: DQI)
 
1990 Total Recall (director of miniature photography: Dream Quest Images)
 
1989 The Abyss (miniature photography supervisor: DQI)
 
1989 Warlock (blue screen photography: Perpetual Motion Pictures)
 
1988 The Blob (visual effects photographer)
 
1981 Heavy Metal (travelling shot - segment "Taarna")
 
1981 The Greatest American Hero (TV series) (visual effects director of photography - 8 episodes)
– The Best Desk Scenario (1981) (visual effects director of photography - uncredited)
– Fire Man (1981) (visual effects director of photography - uncredited)
– My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1981) (visual effects director of photography - uncredited)
– Reseda Rose (1981) (visual effects director of photography - uncredited)
– Saturday Night on Sunset Boulevard (1981) (visual effects director of photography - uncredited)
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1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV movie) (special effects photography)
 
1978 Battlestar Galactica (TV series) (miniatures director of photography - 1 episode)
– Pilot (1978) (miniatures director of photography - uncredited)
 
1977 Powers of Ten (documentary short) (special effects designer - uncredited)
 
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1977 Powers of Ten (documentary short) (representative: Eames Office)
 
1970 The Black Ships (short) (representative: Eames Office)
 
1970 The Fiberglass Chairs: Something of How They Get the Way They Are (documentary short) (production team)
 
1969 Tops (documentary short) (spinning and production)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (3 titles)
2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (motion control supervisor)
 
1998 Snake Eyes (director of photography: second unit)
 
1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (director of photography: blue screen unit)
 
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1994 Mystery Lodge (short)
 
1977 Powers of Ten (documentary short) (uncredited)
 
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2006 Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (video documentary)
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2005 RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Big-atures (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 The 76th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Visual Effects
 
2003 Big-atures (documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Visual Effects
 
1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Special Achievement Award
 
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Married with five children: one screenwriter; one pro musician; one executive chef; one fashion photography producer; one student. See more »

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