Nancy Schreiber
Nancy Schreiber | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | June 27, 1949
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1992–present |
Nancy Schreiber (born June 27, 1949)[1] is an American cinematographer known for her work on Chain of Desire, Dead Beat, The Celluloid Closet, November, and The Nines.
Early life and education
Nancy Schreiber was born on June 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan.[1] Her mother was a docent and art dealer.[1][2] Although her father died when she was young, he sparked Schreiber's interest in film as he was into photography, mainly using 8mm and 16mm film.[3] In an interview, Schreiber said that Lawrence of Arabia had the biggest influence on her when she was younger.[3] Schreiber studied at the University of Michigan, graduating with a dual degree in Psychology and History of art.[1] During her time at university, she took some photography classes and ran the film society's theatre in Ann Arbor.[1] After she graduated, she took a two-month film course in New York City, which was what started her film career.[1]
Career
Nancy Schreiber's first job was as a production assistant, which she got by replying to an
Selected filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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1992 | Chain of Desire | Director of Photography |
1994 | Dead Beat | Director of Photography |
1995 | Celluloid Closet | Director of Photography |
1998 | Your Friends & Neighbors | Director of Photography |
1998 | Thicker Than Blood | Director of Photography |
2000 | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | Director of Photography |
2001 | Ghost World | Additional Photographer |
2004 | November | Director of Photography |
2006 | Cinematographer Style | Herself |
2006 | Shut Up & Sing | Additional Cinematographer |
2007 | The Nines | Director of Photography |
2008 | A Beautiful Life | Director of Photography |
2015 | Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store | Camera Operator |
2019 | Mapplethorpe | Director of Photography |
Awards
Year | Group | Category | Film | Result |
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1994 | Independent Spirit Award
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Best Cinematography | Chain of Desire | Nominated |
1994 | Camerimage Golden Frog | Best Cinematography | Dead Beat | Nominated |
1996 | Emmy Awards
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Outstanding Individual Achievement – Informational Programming | Celluloid Closet | Nominated |
1997 | Women in Film's Kodak Vision Award | For her Narrative Work in Film | N/A | Won |
2004 | Sundance Film Festival | Excellence in Dramatic Cinematography | November | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "NANCY SCHREIBER". www.cinematographers.nl. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Visionary: Nancy Schreiber ASC". British Cinematographer. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "The ASC – American Cinematographer: ASC Close-Up". American Society of Cinematographers. May 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c "International Cinematographers Guild". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Nancy Schreiber ASC | Zacuto USA". Zacuto USA. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
External links
- Nancy Schreiber at IMDb