Brian Johnson

As a wanna be actor I was initially drawn to the entertainment industry 35 years ago My early days included small nonspeaking roles in popular shows like THE GOLDEN GIRLS and EMPTY NEST as well as AEROSMITHs LOVE IN THE ELEVATOR music video However it wasnt long before I realized that my true passion lay in the behindthescenes magic of filmmaking Eager to pursue a more creative future I made the move to Los Angeles and enrolled in the prestigious Film Group Institute There I honed my skills and earned a degree in motion picture production This opened up opportunities for me to work as a DP on my first low budget film From there I steadily climbed the ladder shooting hundreds of commercials and segments for popular shows like ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT INSIDE EDITION and AMERICAS MOST WANTED Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with exceptional talents including the likes of SARAH JESSICA PARKER My experience as a First Assistant Camera with GARY GRAVER the last remaining cinematographer for film legend ORSON WELLS has further enriched my understanding of the craft As a cinematographer and camera operator I have had the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with some of the most esteemed and awardwinning filmmakers in the industry My portfolio covers a wide range of projects including narrative features shorts documentaries network segments music videos and commercials In fact one of my projects the CBSMOWdocudrama THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PETE MARAVICH received multiple Emmy nominations and I am proud to have been the cinematographer on this acclaimed production