Dylan S. O’Brien

Director of Photography

BIO

Born at the Jersey shore, Dylan cut his teeth working in film and live television while working his way through college. His passion to create beautiful images sent him across the country to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a cinematographer.  In L.A., Dylan refined his skills and sharpened his eye working on television shows for Discovery, History, A&E, Nat Geo, PBS, Lifetime and SpikeTV, while also shooting independent films. 

 

Dylan's first distributed feature film, "Raze"  screened at Tribecca Film Festival.  Raze has domestic distribution through IFC Films and was released to theaters on 01/10/14.  Raze has aired on Showtime and now is available on Netflix.

 

Throughout his career, Dylan has traveled the world and collaborated with directors to tell unique stories and create innovative images.  His creative style is flexible and dynamic.  From natural lighting for hand-held documentaries to full lighting and blocking for scripted films.  He is not a “jack of all styles,” but a master of using what's available to him.  Dylan’s work ethic demands untiring dedication and focus to bring the director's vision to life through technical interpretation, inspiration and constant support.  His only rule is there are no problems, only solutions.

 

Exploring advancements in filmmaking inspires Dylan to create visual styles that blend new technology with art in his cinematography. 

 

Without light there is only darkness and if it's dark, then it's just radio.

Portfolio

Video

Scripted Reel 2016

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Raze Feature Trailer

2009 Reel

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Wait for Me Music Video

2014 Car Reel

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Red Top Trailer

Cloudwalkers of Kilimanjaro Trailer

Still Photography

Credits

Scripted

 

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Back to the 2015 Future 

Short Film, Dir: Robert Beaucage.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

Fun Sized Horror: The Collection 

Short Film, Dir: Josh Waller.

 

2012: Director of Photography 

Raze 

Feature Film, Dir: Josh Waller.

2013 Official Selections ofTribeca Film Festival, Aruba International Film Festival,

Las Vegas Film Festival

& Chicago International Film Festival.

Cosmic Toast Studios. Distributed by IFC Films.

 

2011: Director of Photography 

Yum Yum 

Short Film, Dir: Joseph O'Haire.

Peak Productions, LLC.

 

2009: Director of Photography 

Catch it Keep it Promo 

Discovery Science Series, True Entertainment.

 

2010: Director of Photography 

Wait for Me 

Music video, Dir: Holly M O’Brien

Peak Productions, LLC.

 

2006: Director of Photography 

Lullaby 

Short Film, Dir: Joseph O'Haire.

 

1999: Director of Photography 

Graveyard of Champions 

Feature Film.

 

 

 

 

 

2017: Director of Photography

Yes Man 

Travel Channel Pilot, Workaholic Productions.

 

2016: Director of Photography

Tomb Raider 20 year Celebration Challenge 

Amazon, Supercreative.

 

2016: Camera Operator

SuperDope 

Apple Pilot Series., Znak & Jones

 

2016: Director of Photography

To Catch a Con

Pilot, Muse Entertainment. 

 

2016: Director of Photography 

Babies Behind Bars 

Lifetime Series Workaholic Productions.

 

2015: Camera Operator 

The Voice 

NBC Series

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Riding Shotgun with Michelle Rodriguez 

Yahoo Auto Series, Matador

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Smartest Guy in the Room 

History Channel Series, Authentic Prod..

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Living with the Enemy 

Lifetime Series, BBC America.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

The league of Steam 

SyFy Pilot Workaholic Productions.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

Top Gear 

History Channel Series, BBC Worldwide Americas.

 

2013: Director of Photography 

Showdown of the Unbeatables 

National Geographic Channel Series,

GRB Productions.

 

2013: Director of Photography 

You Don't Know Jackman 

A&E Pilot, Cineflix.

 

2012: Camera Operator 

Manhunt 

Pilot, Wilma TV.

 

2012: Director of Photography 

1000 Ways to Die Season 4 

Spike TV Series, Original Productions.

 

2011: Camera Operator 

Hollywood Treasure 

SyFy Network.

 

2010: Director of Photography 

The UnPopables 

TLC, Authentic Entertainment.

 

2010: Director of Photography 

1000 Ways to Die Season 3 

Spike TV Series, Original Productions.

 

2009: Director of Photography 

Motor City Motors 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2009: Director of Photography 

Galactic Storms 

Discovery Channel, Workaholic Productions.

 

2008: Director of Photography 

1000 Ways to Die Season 1 

Spike TV Series, Original Productions.

 

2008: Director of Photography 

The Rock & Roll Acid Test 

Fuse Network Series, Superfine Films.

 

2007-2008: Director of Photography 

Verminators 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2007: Director of Photography 

Ocean Force 

Court TV Series, Original Productions.

 

2006-2007: Director of Photography 

LA Hardhats 

National Geographic Series, Original Productions.

 

2006-2007: Director of Photography 

Beyond The Big Bang 

History Channel, Workaholic Productions.

 

2002-2006: Director of Photography 

Monster Garage 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2005: Director of Photography 

Jesse James: Iraq Confidential 

Discovery Channel, Pay Up Sucker Productions.

 

2005: Director of Photography 

Sahara 

History Channel Documentary, Actuality Productions.

 

1999-2004: Director of Photography 

Modern Marvels 

History Channel Series, Actuality Productions.

 

2003: Camera Operator 

The Family  ABC Special 

Arnold Shapiro/Allison Grodner Productions.

 

2001-2002: Camera Operator 

DNA, CBS Documentary 

Arnold Shapiro Productions.

 

2001: Director of Photography 

Antarctica: A Frozen History 

History Channel, Actuality Productions.

 

2001: Director of Photography 

Biography 

A&E Network, Actuality Productions.

 

2000: Camera Operator 

Child Stars 

A&E 2 Special, Actuality Productions.

 

1999-2000: Camera Operator 

Movie Lounge 

TBS, Broadcast Production Services.

 

1996 - 1998: Non-linear Editor/Videographer 

Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.

 

1993 - 1996: ENG Videographer/Editor 

TV34, Local News and Sports, Monmouth, NJ

Non-Fiction

 

 

2013-2015: Director of Photography 

Rumpel4skin 

Sitcom Pilot, Dir: Joseph O'Haire.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine 

Discover Channel Special, Dir: Doug Glover

Pilgrim Studios.

 

2013: Director of Photography 

Last Chance for Love 

Sitcom pilot, Dir: Luke Ellis. Workaholic Produtions.

 

2011: Director of Photography 

Red Top 

Short Film, Dir: Holly M O'Brien.

2013 Official Selections of Central Florida Film Festival & 2013 LA Shorts Fest.

Peak Productions, LLC.

 

2011-2013: Director of Photography/Co-Producer 

Axe Cop 

Documentary Feature, Manx Media Group.

 

2010: Director of Photography 

Marathon Runner 

Short Film/Sizzle, Dir: Eric Nazarian

 

2010: Camera Operator 

Subaru TV Commercial 

Director: Nigel Simpkiss, Streetlight Films.

 

2002: Director of Photography 

The Limbo Lounge 

Short Film, Dir: Joseph O'Haire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016: Director of Photography

Guardians of Phil 

Animal Planet, Wilma TV

 

2016: Director of Photography

American Retro 

Pilot, Workaholic Productions.

 

2016: Director of Photography

Lions on the Loose 

Animal Planet Special, Wilma TV

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Parenting 

Lifetime Pilot, Love Productions

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Hello/Goodbye 

Travel Channel Series, Shed Media

 

2015: Director of Photography 

Redwood Kings 

Animal Planet Series, NHNZ.

 

2015: Camera Operator 

Tales of the Odd 

Discovery Studios.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

Michael Stevens Unlimited 

CNN Pilot Whalerock Industries.

 

2014: Director of Photography 

Catfish: Untold Stories 

MTV Special, Long Pond Media, llc.

 

2013: Camera Operator 

Top Gear 

BBC Worldwide Americas.

 

2012-2013: Director of Photography 

Blackboard Wars 

OWN Network Series, Wilma TV.

 

2012: Director of Photography 

All American Handyman 

Home & Garden Series, Triage Entertainment.

 

2011: Director of Photography 

Penn & Teller Tell a Lie 

Discovery Channel.

 

2010: Director of Photography 

Fortune Finders 

National Geographic, Workaholic Productions.

 

2010: Camera Operator 

Top Gear 

BBC Worldwide Americas.

 

2009: Director of Photography 

1000 Ways to Die Season 2 

Spike TV Series, Original Productions.

 

2009: Director of Photography 

Catch it Keep it 

Discovery Science Series, True Entertainment.

 

2008: Director of Photography 

Bullrun II 

Speed Channel Series produced by Bullrun II, LLC.

 

2008: Director of Photography 

How Things Work 

Discovery Channel, Workaholic Productions.

 

2008: Director of Photography 

Iditarod: World’s Toughest Race 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2007: Director of Photography 

Tokyo: Living Small in the MegaCity 

National Geographic Channel, Actuality Productions.

 

2006-2007: Director of Photography 

Dog Brothers 

National Geographic, Original Productions.

 

2006-2007: Director of Photography 

Backyard Nation 

TLC Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2006: Producer, Writer 

Monster Garage: Final Episode 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2006: Director of Photography 

Biker Build Off 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2005: Director of Photography 

Meteors 

History Channel Documentary, Workaholic Productions

 

2003-2004: Director of Photography 

Motorcycle Mania III 

Discovery Channel, Original Productions.

 

2003: Director of Photography 

Monster House 

Discovery Channel Series, Original Productions.

 

2001-2002: Director of Photography 

Impact 

Discover Health Channel series, Original Productions.

 

2001-2002: Camera Operator 

Flipped 

MTv Series, Arnold Shapiro Productions.

 

2000-2002: Camera Operator 

Dinner & a Movie 

TBS, Norsemen Productions.

 

2001: Director of Photography 

MSNBC Investigates:

Life & Death: Flight For Life Medi-Vacs 

Documentary Series, Arnold Shapiro.

 

2001: Director of Photography 

Intimate Portrait 

Lifetime Series, Actuality Productions.

 

1999-2000: Camera Operator 

Movies for Guys that Like Movies 

TBS, Norsemen Productions.

 

1999: Camera Operator 

Teen Files 

Documentary. Arnold Shapiro Productions.

 

1996 - 1998: Sports Camera Operator

Videotape Replay Operator 

CN8: The Comcast Network, Union, NJ.