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Director of Photography

Dan Mindel

Bio

DAN MINDEL, ASC previously worked with J.J. Abrams as director of photography for “Mission: Impossible III.” He was born in South Africa and educated in Australia and Britain. He began his career as a cinematographer shooting commercials, working with some of the most successful directors, including Ridley Scott, Barry Kinsman, Hugh Johnson and Mike Seresin. His ads for Tony Scott include memorable commercials for such clients as Coke, Pepsi, Miller Brewing and Marlboro. He served as director of photography on “Domino” for Tony Scott, “The Skeleton Key” for Iain Softley, “Tooth Fairy,” “Stuck on You” and “Shanghai Noon,” among many others. Mindel was responsible for the photography on the West Coast unit of “G.I. Jane,” as well as for additional photography on “The Bourne Identity” and Tony Scott's “The Fan.” “Enemy of the State” marked his debut as the sole director of cinematography on a major motion picture. Mindel most recently served as director of photography on Kate Hudson’s “Cutlass.”

Director of Photography- Job Description

A cinematographer who is ultimately responsible for the process of recording a scene in the manner desired by the director. The Director of Photography has a number of possible duties: selection of film stock, cameras, and lenses; designing and selecting lighting, directing the gaffer's placement of lighting; shot composition (in consultation with the director); film developing and film printing.