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Steve Gainer(I)

  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Steve Gainer
Cinematographer Steve Gainer gives us his perspective on his work on "An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas."
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Steve Gainer was born on 25 October 1962 in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Bully (2001), Donnie Darko (2001) and Mysterious Skin (2004). He has been married to Karen since 22 January 2000. They have two children.
BornOctober 25, 1962
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BornOctober 25, 1962
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      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Brad Renfro, Rachel Miner, Nick Stahl, Bijou Phillips, and Kelli Garner in Bully (2001)
    Bully
    6.9
    • Cinematographer
    • 2001
    Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Stuart Stone in Donnie Darko (2001)
    Donnie Darko
    8.0
    • Camera and Electrical Department(second unit, uncredited)
    • 2001
    Chase Ellison and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Mysterious Skin (2004)
    Mysterious Skin
    7.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 2004
    Liv Tyler, Elliot Page, and Rainn Wilson in Super (2010)
    Super
    6.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 2010

    Credits

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    Cinematographer

    • Tough Enough
      • Cinematographer
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Rise and Shine
      • Cinematographer
      • Post-production
    • Blackmagic Commercial (2024)
      Blackmagic Commercial
      Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Luna Martin in The Runt (2024)
      The Runt
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Silent Rival - Money on My Grave (2023)
      Silent Rival - Money on My Grave
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • With Love (2021)
      With Love
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Puppy Place (2021)
      Puppy Place
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021–2022
    • Lily Brooks O'Briant in Life by Ella (2022)
      Life by Ella
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • On My Block (2018)
      On My Block
      7.8
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2021
    • Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, AJ Michalka, and Brett Dier in Schooled (2019)
      Schooled
      6.8
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2019–2020
    • Shadia Martin in Marshmello Feat. Chvrches: Here with Me (2019)
      Marshmello Feat. Chvrches: Here with Me
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2019
    • Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss in The Last Laugh (2019)
      The Last Laugh
      5.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2019
    • Marshmello feat. Bastille: Happier (2018)
      Marshmello feat. Bastille: Happier
      8.2
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Young the Giant: Simplify (2018)
      Young the Giant: Simplify
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Danielle LeFever in Day of Reckoning (2018)
      Day of Reckoning
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Will vs. The Future (2017)
      Will vs. The Future
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017
    • Alison Fernandez, Lauren Lindsey Donzis, and Zoe Manarel in An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life (2017)
      An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017

    Director

    • Blackmagic Commercial (2024)
      Blackmagic Commercial
      Video
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Xeen Anamorphic Lens Commercial (2022)
      Xeen Anamorphic Lens Commercial
      Video
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Xeen CF Cine Prime Lens Commercial (2019)
      Xeen CF Cine Prime Lens Commercial
      Video
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Ashley Rickards in Awkward. (2011)
      Awkward.
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013–2016

    Producer

    • Rise and Shine
      • co-producer
      • Post-production
    • Blackmagic Commercial (2024)
      Blackmagic Commercial
      Video
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Xeen Anamorphic Lens Commercial (2022)
      Xeen Anamorphic Lens Commercial
      Video
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Xeen CF Cine Prime Lens Commercial (2019)
      Xeen CF Cine Prime Lens Commercial
      Video
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Ricky Schroder and Cambrie Schroder in Our Wild Hearts (2013)
      Our Wild Hearts
      5.2
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2013
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos3

    Clip: While She Was Out
    Clip 1:25
    Clip: While She Was Out
    A Look at "An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas"
    Interview 2:20
    A Look at "An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas"
    A Look at "An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas"
    Interview 2:20
    A Look at "An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas"
    Our Wild Heart
    Trailer 0:35
    Our Wild Heart

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • webpage with reels and resume
    • Alternative name
      • Steven Gainer
    • Born
      • October 25, 1962
      • Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
    • Spouse
      • KarenJanuary 22, 2000 - present (2 children)

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Pronouns
      • he/him
    • Sexual orientation
      • Straight
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • White

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    • Trivia
      April 1, 2004, becomes active member American Society of Cinematographers.

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