Work
Films and moving images.
Cinema, artist films and studies in light. A selection of the images, collaborations and technical work behind our practice.
Shrimad Bhagavatam Part I: Vishnurata
Cinematography and technical pipeline development for Sagar Pictures Entertainment’s feature film. Joel worked closely with VFX partner Atomic Arts to develop the workflow behind the imagery, connecting the creative approach with the technical needs of the production. The film is being made for theatrical and premium large-format exhibition.
- Production
- Sagar Pictures Entertainment
- Directed by
- Akash Sagar Chopra, Amrit Sagar Chopra
- LightWave
- Cinematography, Pipeline consultancy
- Format
- Feature Film, in production
- Planned release
- 2027
A shared practice on screen.
Short Film / 2022
Bowlhead
A collaboration with director Thomas Simon and Go South Films, with cinematography by Joel E. Schaeffer and producing by Erin Gilchrist. Selected for HollyShorts and Nashville Film Festival; represented by short-film distributor Premium Films.
Go South Films
Joel E. Schaeffer · Cinematographer
Erin Gilchrist · Producer
Short Film / 2020
Feeder
Thomas Simon’s short film for Go South Films. Joel E. Schaeffer and Erin Gilchrist brought cinematography and producing to the project.
Go South Films
Joel E. Schaeffer · Cinematographer
Erin Gilchrist · Producer
Another way to inhabit an image.
Artist films and self-initiated digital studies in light and material. A direction for galleries, museums and spaces for looking.
More films, commercial work and photography
Features and short films
Narrative projects, with cinematography and project credits.
Commercials, brand films, music videos
Images shaped around a brief, a performance or a brand's perspective.
Photography
Personal bodies of work that explore light, place and ways of seeing.
Trusted partners
The production companies and post-production partners who help bring these projects to the screen.
Find Joel E. Schaeffer's complete filmography, project details and cinematography portfolio on his personal site. joelschaeffer.com
Your next picture
Tell us about the project, the people involved and where you need support. For cinematography availability, contact the booking desk.