Rossana Rizzo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Rossana has over 25 years of experience in documentary films, narrative features, theater, television, and commercials. Proficient in Final Cut, Davinci Resolve, and lighting design and experienced with a wide range of professional cameras. After 20 years as a Cinematographers Guild member she is ready to bring creative collaboration and technical expertise to a new team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- THE JINX II Documentary series directed by Andrew Jarecki Emmy Award winner
Director of Photography
Osmosis
Brooklyn, NY
05.2016 - 05.2016
- EDEN Short Film Directed by James Lawler
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2015
- The JINX Emmy Award Winning Documentary Series which inspired the True Crime Genre, directed by Andrew Jarecki
2nd Unit DOP
Groundswell
Bridgeport, Connecticut
04.2008 - 07.2009
- ALL GOOD THINGS Feature Film directed by Andrew Jarecki, starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst
Director Of Photography
Cyprian Films
Brooklyn, NY
10.2008 - 02.2009
- SHUTTERBUG Feature Film directed by Minos Papas
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
New York, New York
01.2000 - 11.2002
- CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS Documentary directed by Andrew Jarecki, nominated for an academy award
Education
Certificate -
Main Photographics Institute
Bangor Maine06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Film
School Of Visual Arts
New York, NY05-1997
Skills
- Camera operation
- Lighting design
- Digitizing Media
- Video editing
- Closely Familiar with Arriflex, Sony, Canon and Red cameras
- Visual storytelling
- Problem solving
- Calm under pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Documentary filmmaking
Affiliations
- Central Brooklyn DSA member
- Cinematographers Guild Member
Timeline
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
01.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Photography
Osmosis
05.2016 - 05.2016
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
01.2011 - 01.2015
Director Of Photography
Cyprian Films
10.2008 - 02.2009
2nd Unit DOP
Groundswell
04.2008 - 07.2009
2nd Unit DOP
HBO
01.2000 - 11.2002
Certificate -
Main Photographics Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Film
School Of Visual Arts