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Lon Stratton

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Additional Crew
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Lon Stratton
Twin sisters Sydney and Mia Schmier debut "Sing It". A modern pop anthem inspired by the sound that made Detroit famous.
Play demo reel6:39
Sing It!
6 Videos
15 Photos
While in high school Lon was given a water damaged home movie camera. After he was able to repair and use the camera, he decided to pursue a career in the motion picture equipment business. He first learned the trade at a Nikon Service Facility, then was trained on Arriflex and Panavision equipment at Victor Duncan Inc. in Detroit and Chicago. In 1984 he opened Stratton Camera Inc., a camera rental company in Detroit, Michigan and also worked as a camera assistant. He began shooting in 1987 and became an International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) Director of Photography in 1991.
BornNovember 4, 1954
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Photos15

On the set of ISRA88. Left to right: Litong Zhen (Data), Tony Gaskell (Key), Lyndsay Cwiertniewicz (2nd), Lon Stratton, Sebastian Boada (1st)
Beaumont Hospital Ortho shoot accident scene
Allen Daviau and Lon Stratton at Stratton Camera Inc. for Local 600 lighting seminar in Detroit Michigan
Director Marty Shea and Lon Stratton on the set of The Owner.
Lon Stratton with director Hassan Hussein on the set of The Jinn.
Lon Stratton with director Sarab Neelam on the set of Ocean of Pearls.
On the set of Corrupted Minds
The incredible crew of Standing In The Shadows of Motown.
Lon Stratton with Will Eichler (1st AC) at the Michigan Central Station shooting a scene for Corrupted Minds.
Lon Stratton, Mike Anderson (Key Grip), Doug Liman, Spike Simms (Gaffer) on the set of Jumper in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan Vue magazine cover.  On the set of Dark Fields.
On the set of Ocean of Pearls

Known for

Adrienne Barbeau, Casper Van Dien, Sean Maher, and Eden Riegel in Beyond the Edge (2016)
Beyond the Edge
3.6
  • Cinematographer
  • 2016
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
7.8
  • Cinematographer
  • 2002
Ocean of Pearls (2008)
Ocean of Pearls
7.0
  • Cinematographer
  • 2008
Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson in Jumper (2008)
Jumper
6.1
  • Camera and Electrical Department(Ann Arbor)
  • 2008

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Liquid Red
    • Completed
  • Matt Lanter in Chasing the Rain (2020)
    Chasing the Rain
  • A Billion to One (2017)
    A Billion to One
  • Famous in Michigan (2018)
    Famous in Michigan
  • Summer '67 (2017)
    Summer '67
  • Sarah Butler in Moontrap: Target Earth (2017)
    Moontrap: Target Earth
  • Adrienne Barbeau, Casper Van Dien, Sean Maher, and Eden Riegel in Beyond the Edge (2016)
    Beyond the Edge
  • Old Growth New Industry
  • Infinite (2015)
    Infinite
  • Lean, Mean & Green (2014)
    Lean, Mean & Green
  • Spin Control (2013)
    Spin Control
  • Smile (2013)
    Smile
  • Last Statement (2013)
    Last Statement
  • The Owner (2012)
    The Owner
  • Tommy Button (2011)
    Tommy Button
  • Mimesis (2011)
    Mimesis

Camera and Electrical Department

  • A Billion to One (2017)
    A Billion to One
  • The Blood of Love (2015)
    The Blood of Love
  • River of Fundament (2014)
    River of Fundament
  • Whitney Houston, CeeLo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Mike Epps, Derek Luke, Tika Sumpter, and Jordin Sparks in Sparkle (2012)
    Sparkle
    • (uncredited)
  • Hung (2009)
    Hung
  • You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011)
    You May Not Kiss the Bride
  • Robert De Niro, Milla Jovovich, and Edward Norton in Stone (2010)
    Stone
    • (uncredited)
  • Kim Cattrall in Meet Monica Velour (2010)
    Meet Monica Velour
  • Dive Detectives (2009)
    Dive Detectives
  • Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson in Jumper (2008)
    Jumper

Additional Crew

  • Boogie Stomp! (2012)
    Boogie Stomp!
  • BLOOD ANGEL
    Blood Angel
  • The Wine Cellar (2010)
    The Wine Cellar
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Videos6

Sing It!
Demo Reel 6:39
Sing It!
Beaumont Hospital commercials
Demo Reel 3:06
Beaumont Hospital commercials
One of Us
Trailer 2:30
One of Us
Regional Roots: The Birth and Evolution of Detroit and Its People
Trailer 6:14
Regional Roots: The Birth and Evolution of Detroit and Its People
Small Beautiful Hands
Trailer 0:44
Small Beautiful Hands
Life Goes On
Trailer 2:36
Life Goes On

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    • November 4, 1954
    • Spokane, Washington, USA

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