JACKY CHEUNG
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
About Me
Director of Photography, Camera Operator
Jacky Shun Man Cheung, a Director of Photography born in Hong Kong and is based in Los Angeles, Macau, and Hong
Kong. He graduated from Chapman University Dodge College and was trained by cinematographer Johnny Jensen, ASC and Michael Grady. He is also an associate member of the Society of Camera Operators in the US.
Jacky has worked as a Cinematographer in the US, Macau, China, and Vietnam on films, commercials, and music videos. In 2023, Jacky finished shooting his first feature lm as a Director of Photography. Jacky’s work has been selected for different Film Festivals, including the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, the Kineko International Children Film Festival, the Vancouver Independent Film Festival, Venice Shorts, etc. Jacky has also won Best Cinematography awards and honorable mention in some of the film festivals.
During his time in the US, Jacky joined special training such as Underwater Camera Technician training held by HydroFlex Inc. and the Society of Camera Operators, AGITO Technician training, Virtual Production Training, Tien Steadicam Silver Training, etc. Jacky also trained Technocrane operating and Steadicam operating with Greg Smith, SOC.
In 2023, Jacky joined the ASC Master Class 2023 training camp and was trained by Mandy Walker,
ASC, David Mullen, ASC, Jaron Presant, ASC, Roy Wagner, ASC, and Charlie Lieberman, ASC.
Awards
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2021
Official Selection
Indie Shorts Awards New York 2021
Best Cinematography
Los Angeles Film Awards 2022
Best Cinematography
Venice Shorts 2021
Best Short Cinematography
Oslo Film Festival 2021
Best Cinematographer (Finalist)
Vancouver Independent Film Festival (2021)
Best Cinematography in Short (Finalist)