Craig Hall is an award-winning filmmaker with over fifteen years experience in documentary, commercial, and broadcast television. He currently works as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator in Western Canada and brings creative and technical expertise to non-fiction and narrative projects.

After several years working in the production office, Craig was drawn to the art of cinematography and studied camera operation and studio lighting at The Banff Centre for the Arts & Creativity in Alberta, Canada. A unique opportunity to learn digital cinematography, studio lighting, and camera movement, Craig collaborated with artists across North America, Europe and Australia to create award-winning music videos and documentaries. 

Today, Craig works closely with directors and producers to meticulously plan and implement studio and field shoots across Canada. He brings strong handheld camera skills, expertise with specialized camera equipment such as gimbals and remote heads, and a hands-on approach to sculpting light for expressionistic or naturalistic looks. 

Craig regularly works with out-of-town clients from Los Angeles, New York, and London and has shot for clients such as A&E Networks, History Channel, Red Bull Media House,  Microsoft and Condé Nast. He regularly shoots on profesional camera platforms from Arri, Red, Canon, and Sony and can access a wide range of high quality cinema zooms and primes. 

Craig Hall

EPK shoot for History Channel’s Six Season 2 in Pemberton, BC. Shooting on the Arri Amira with a Cabrio 19-90mm lens.

Film Festivals

  • 68th Montecatini International Short Film Festival, Italy
    Burned – Official Selection. (Director of Photography.)
  • 2017 Madrid Art Film Festival
    Heartburn – Semi-Finalist. (Director & Director of Photography.)
  • 2017 Venice Fine Art Film Festival
    Heartburn – Semi-Finalist. (Director & Director of Photography.)
  • 2017 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
    Conquering Ghost Ice – Finalist and Touring Film. (Director and Field Producer.)
  • 2016 Kendal Mountain Film Festival, UK.
    Conquering Ghost Ice – Finalist. (Director and Field Producer.)
  • 2016 Banff Mountain Film Festival, Canada.
    Conquering Ghost Ice – Finalist. (Director and Field Producer.)
  • 2016 Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, UK.
    Muni – Finalist. (Director.)
  • 2015 Banff Mountain Film Festival, Canada.
    Muni – Finalist. (Director.) 

Awards & Nominations

  • 2018 AMPIA Awards, Best Cinematography for Drama, Nominee
  • 2015 AMPIA Awards, Best Cinematography for Non-Fiction, Nominee
  • 2013 AMPIA Awards, Best Editor for Drama under 30 minutes, Winner
  • 2013 Digital Alberta, Best Use of Film, Animation or VFX, Winner

 

Get In Touch

If you would like to collaborate, hire, or connect, please drop me a line. 

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