Justin Whiteman   
1831 Tamarind Ave. #5 Los Angeles, CA 90028 - (310) 463-9986 -

Experience (partial list)

THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Blue Cactus Pictures – Los Angeles, CA                                                 Winter 2008

  • 2nd Assistant Director. Feature-length film starring and directed by Vincent Gallo.

A HIDDEN LIFE                                                                                               
Ark Media/Frontline-PBS – New York, NY                                               Summer ’05—Fall ‘06
  • Camera Operator/Production Associate.  Frontline/PBS 1-hour documentary on the scandal of gay mayor Jim West.
TREASURE HUNTERS                                                                                   
Black Bay Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA                                           Spring 2006
  • Cinematographer.  Director of Photography for 2-camera, feature DV documentary filmed on Caribbean waters.
A JOURNEY                                                                                    
Black Bay Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA                                           Spring 2005
  • Cinematographer.   Feature DV documentary on African-Americans youth exploring their past in the southern shores of Florida.
BEAUTY                                                                                    
Blue Cactus Productions – Los Angeles, CA                                           Fall 2004
  • Camera Operator.   Feature DV documentary on an exploration of physical beauty from the perspective of an interesting New Yorker named Diane Israel.
TRIBUTE TO JOEY                                                                                          
Jardine Productions – Los Angeles, CA                                                    Spring 2000
  • Cinematographer.  Feature DV documentary on Aerosmith’s legendary drummer, Joey Kramer, combining interviews and performances from many of the world’s most renowned musicians.

Education

American Film Institute,
M.F.A. Directing                                               Fall ’01—Fall ’03

University of Washington (Seattle), B.A. English Literature               Fall ’93—Spring ‘96