James Callanan is an influential cinematographer whose work has been the staple of broadcast television for over twenty years.  

 

His work has won multiple awards including four Emmys and three Peabodies. 

 

His clients include PBS, NetFlix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, FX, Nat Geo, ABC, NBC, CBS, Sundance, Discovery,  and international networks such as BBC, Canal Plus, Arté, and NHK.

 

In addition to his career as Director of Photography, James Callanan is proud of his role as camera operator on hit series such as ‘the Americans’, 'the GetDown', and ‘Flight of the Conchords’.

 

James Callanan is married and is the father of two.  He lives in Helsinki, Finland and is available internationally.