narrative projects
‘The Last Light’ | Short Film
Derek, seemingly has it all in life. But it's not until his death that he learns of his life's impacts and what it truly means to be alive.
Written, Directed and Produced by David Craighead
DP/Editor/Colorist: David Johnson // 1st AC, Sound Recordist, Gaffer: Joe Tapia
‘Emma’ | Short Film
Best Cinematographer Award, A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival 2019
A short film I shot, edited, and colored for director Robert Norwood. Starring Latasha Burleson and Robert Norwood. I was awarded Best Cinematographer, and Robert was awarded Best Director at the ‘A Place Called Sacramento’ Film Festival 2019
Written and directed by: Robert Norwood | DP/Edit/Color: David Johnson | Grip/Sound: Andrew Turner
‘Justin Time’ | Short Film
Voted Audience Choice Award, A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival 2018
A short film based on true events, with a happier twist. The film received the Audience Choice award by popular vote at the ‘A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival 2018 | Shot with Ursa Mini Pro and Contax Zeiss Primes.
Written and directed by William Mendoza | DP/Edit/Color: David Johnson | 1st AC: Andrew Turner | Sound: Mark Valentine
These Memories We Built | Documentary
'These Memories We Built' is a heartwarming mini doc about a granddaughter and grandfather bonding through woodworking and cherishing precious time together.
Don't Cry | Film Riot Quarantine Stay at Home :60s Film Challenge
Our short film entry for Film Riot's Stay at Home Quarantine 60 second film challenge (2020). What started out as some test shots for fun with the bokeh monster Zeiss Contax 85mm f1.4, turned into this overly-dramatic comedy short. Shot on the URSA Mini Pro, captured with available light in my kitchen. Shot by me, starring my buddy Joe Tapia.
2019 Cinematography Reel
Highlight reel of various narrative and commercial projects from 2019.