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Phil Parmet(I)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Producer
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Phil Parmet at an event for Mercy (2009)
A master working cinematographer. Continues to work with both well known and first time directors. Celebrated for his subtle lighting of the human face, bold compositions, and innovative camera movement but also for his eclectic work in many genres including action films, westerns, horror, indie-dramas, as well as series television. Shot documentary films for many years before shooting features. Is also an accomplished still photographer with group and one man shows in New York, LA, Paris, and Berlin. Still work is included in the permanent collection of the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. 11/15
BornMarch 7, 1942
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BornMarch 7, 1942
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  • Known for

    Leighton Meester in The Roommate (2011)
    The Roommate
    4.8
    • Cinematographer
    • 2011
    Rose McGowan in Grindhouse (2007)
    Grindhouse
    7.5
    • Cinematographer(segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
    • 2007
    Antonio Banderas, Madonna, Valeria Golino, Tim Roth, Marisa Tomei, and Jennifer Beals in Four Rooms (1995)
    Four Rooms
    6.7
    • Cinematographer(segment "The Wrong Man")
    • 1995
    Brad Dourif, Malcolm McDowell, Danny Trejo, Tyler Mane, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lew Temple, and Daeg Faerch in Halloween (2007)
    Halloween
    6.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Cinematographer



    • Raisin' Cain: A History of Cain's Ballroom
      • director of photography
      • In Production



    • Hot Water (2021)
      Hot Water
      4.2
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Scott Adkins in Abduction (2019)
      Abduction
      4.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2019
    • Holiday Hostage (2018)
      Holiday Hostage
      7.1
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Jamie Hector, Will McFadden, and Sarah Butler in Doubting Thomas (2018)
      Doubting Thomas
      5.1
      • director of photography
      • 2018
    • James Brolin, Cindy Busby, and Andrew Cooper in Royal Hearts (2018)
      Royal Hearts
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Vanessa Marano and Katie Leclerc in Switched at Birth (2011)
      Switched at Birth
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2014–2017
    • In the Same Garden (2016)
      In the Same Garden
      6.6
      • Cinematographer (segment "Home")
      • 2016
    • The Timber (2015)
      The Timber
      4.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015
    • The Possession of Michael King (2014)
      The Possession of Michael King
      5.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 2014
    • Running from Crazy (2013)
      Running from Crazy
      6.5
      • Cinematographer
      • 2013
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme in 6 Bullets (2012)
      6 Bullets
      6.0
      • director of photography
      • 2012
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme and Scott Adkins in Assassination Games (2011)
      Assassination Games
      6.1
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Leighton Meester in The Roommate (2011)
      The Roommate
      4.8
      • director of photography
      • 2011
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Neal McDonough in Ticking Clock (2011)
      Ticking Clock
      5.3
      Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Hollywood Is Like High School with Money (2010)
      Hollywood Is Like High School with Money
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2010

    Camera and Electrical Department



    • The Starling Girl (2023)
      The Starling Girl
      6.7
      • stills photographer
      • 2023
    • Running from Crazy (2013)
      Running from Crazy
      6.5
      • additional cinematogrpher
      • 2013
    • Blue State (2007)
      Blue State
      5.9
      • camera operator
      • camera operator: San Francisco
      • still photographer
      • 2007
    • Anne Hathaway and Freddy Rodríguez in Havoc (2005)
      Havoc
      5.4
      • director of photography: second unit
      • 2005
    • David Ogden Stiers, David McCullough, and Michael Murphy in American Experience (1988)
      American Experience
      8.6
      TV Series
      • additional photographer
      • 2000
    • Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994)
      Cyborg 3: The Recycler
      3.6
      Video
      • camera operator
      • 1994
    • Distant Justice (1992)
      Distant Justice
      4.8
      • camera operator
      • 1992
    • Robert Englund in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
      Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
      4.7
      • director of photography: second unit
      • 1991
    • Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium (1990)
      Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
      7.8
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 1990
    • American Dream (1990)
      American Dream
      7.8
      • additional cinematographer
      • 1990
    • Mark Tymchyshyn in Hollywood Erotic Film Festival (1987)
      Hollywood Erotic Film Festival
      6.1
      Video
      • camera (segment "Apres le soiree")
      • 1987
    • In Our Hands (1983)
      In Our Hands
      6.3
      • camera operator
      • 1983
    • Bunny Briggs in No Maps on My Taps (1979)
      No Maps on My Taps
      7.5
      • assistant camera
      • 1979
    • Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Asbury Park Convention Center
      TV Short
      • camera operator
      • 1979
    • A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd (1978)
      A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
      Short
      • camera operator
      • 1978

    Producer



    • Raisin' Cain: A History of Cain's Ballroom
      • producer
      • In Production



    • Scott Caan and Wendy Glenn in Mercy (2009)
      Mercy
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2009
    • A Perfect Place (2008)
      A Perfect Place
      6.5
      Short
      • co-producer
      • 2008
    • Driving to Ground Zero
      • producer
      • 2002

    Personal details

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      • Photographic works by Phil Parmet. Updated frequently.
    • Alternative name
      • Philip Parmet
    • Born
      • March 7, 1942
      • Princeton, New Jersey, USA
    • Other works
      Also shoots stills
    • Publicity listings
      • 4 Interviews
      • 2 Articles

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