Jeffery Sutch
Lebanon,NJ
Summary
Dynamic cinematographer with extensive experience working with top networks such as HBO and ESPN. Known for strong visual storytelling and effective team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality results in diverse production settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Photography
Sutchworks
Manhattan, NY
05.1998 - Current
- 30+ years of experience as a Director of Photography in film and television.
- Worked with leading networks including HBO, ESPN, and Discovery Channel.
- 1,000+ film and television productions spanning sports, documentaries, commercials, and promotional content.
- DP for the award-winning Discovery Channel documentary “Great White Intersection,” featured during Shark Week.
Director of Photography
HBO
Los Angeles, CA
02.2005 - 11.2022
- 18-year career with HBO, contributing to award-winning productions and earning multiple Emmy nominations and wins.
- Director of Photography for HBO Sports' “2 Days” boxing series, spanning multiple seasons.
- DP for multiple seasons of HBO's “Hard Knocks,” collaborating directly with HBO's creative team.
- Expert in cinematography, camera and lighting, crew management, and visual storytelling.
Director of Photography
ESPN
Bristol, CT
09.1999 - 02.2021
- Nearly 20 years working with ESPN, including 30+ X Games, NASCAR, Grand Slam Tennis, and major sports productions.
- Extensive experience filming promotional content for NFL, NHL, MLS, PGA Tour, and other major sports organizations.
- Proven ability to work with high-profile clients, creative teams, and complex productions while consistently delivering high-quality results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA06-1991
Skills
- Highly effective team collaborator with strong communication skills
- Exceptional creative vision and visual storytelling ability
- Demonstrated leadership in high-pressure production environments
- Excellent organizational and management skills
Accomplishments
- 11 EMMY Award Nominations
- Wining 1 HBO EMMY Award for best sports promotional capture
- Award wining documentaries: Great White intersection(Discovery Channel), Making of Game of Thrones(HBO), 2 days(HBO sports), and Tribute to James Gandolfini(HBO).
- Notable Previous clients: MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, MLS, Sesame street, PGA entertainment, Discovery Channel, and NASCAR.
Timeline
Director of Photography
HBO
02.2005 - 11.2022
Director of Photography
ESPN
09.1999 - 02.2021
Director of Photography
Sutchworks
05.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Massachusetts, Amherst