Weston Heeren
Director of Photography
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished cinematographer with expertise in narrative and documentary filmmaking, honed at 7 Cinematics. Excel in project coordination and creative problem-solving, leading multi-camera teams to capture compelling visuals. Adept in lighting techniques and digital asset management, ensuring seamless production flow and story continuity. Recognized for enhancing visual storytelling, content marketability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator - Feature Documentary Films
7 Cinematics
Los Angeles
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with the director and DP on the cinematic capture of a large-scale stadium concert, emphasizing performance emotion and audience interaction.
- Helped shape the visual tone of the film through intentional movement, lens choice, and live coordination with lighting and effects departments.
- Maintained strong communication across a multi-camera team to ensure consistent coverage and maximize footage usability in post-production.
Director of Photography (2nd Unit) / Camera Operator - Narrative Films
Paris Films
Chicago
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led second-unit cinematography for multiple productions
- Supported the primary DP in executing the visual language of the films, while independently managing full camera and lighting teams on specialty scenes and stunt sequences.
- Balanced creative vision with logistical constraints, executing complex setups efficiently under tight production schedules.
- Applied a strong understanding of narrative pacing, lensing choices, and naturalistic lighting to maintain story continuity across units.
- Collaborated closely with directors and producers to ensure consistent vision.
- Projects: Broken Bonds, Mail Lady 2, Mail Lady 3, The Divorce Lawyer
Education
BFA - Motion Pictures (Producing, Directing, Editing)
Belmont University
Nashville05-2024
Skills
- Project coordination and management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Cross-platform editing
- Pre-production planning
- Creative idea generation
- Branded content development
- Attention to detail
- Digital asset management
- Lighting techniques
- photography & cinematography
Timeline
Director of Photography (2nd Unit) / Camera Operator - Narrative Films
Paris Films
01.2024 - 01.2025
Camera Operator - Feature Documentary Films
7 Cinematics
03.2021 - 01.2025
BFA - Motion Pictures (Producing, Directing, Editing)
Belmont University
Featured Projects
- Bonnaroo - HULU original
- Imagine Dragons - Feature Ducumentary
- Gibson Guitar - Custom Shop
- Joni Mitchell & The Joni Jam
- Illenium (Mile High Stadium)
- Billy Idol (Hoover Dam)
- KISS - End of the Road World Tour (Madison Square Garden)