Cinematography Faculty
Stephen Lighthill, ASC
Discipline Head, Cinematography
Jacek Laskus, ASC, PSC
Senior Lecturer
Sandra Valde-Hansen, ASC, LPS
Senior Lecturer, 2nd Year Visual Essay Program Director
Michael Pessah, ASC
Senior Lecturer
Rose Fadem-Johnston
Senior Lecturer
Hana Kitasei
Senior Lecturer
Denise Brassard
Senior Lecturer
Valentina Martinico
Senior Lecturer
Rob Kraestch
Senior Lecturer
Favienne Howsepian
Lecturer
Sara Ross-Samko
Visual Essay Supervisor & Senior Lecturer
The AFI Conservatory Cinematography Showcase celebrates three-minute shorts from the 2024 Cinematography graduates, all shot on motion picture film. The 35mm Visual Essay challenges Fellows to create a narrative through images, and without dialogue. The productions feature the participation of Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting Fellows, with Cinematography Fellows serving as lead producers.
Stephen Lighthill, ASC
Discipline Head, Cinematography
