EMMANUEL VOUNIOZOS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
PHONE: 310. 628. 9049
EMAIL: emmanuelvouniozosdp@gmail.com
PROFILE:
Emmanuel I. Vouniozos ( Manny) born in the East Coast town of
Cleveland Ohio , into a traditional Greek Family just like the one from
the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” . His Mother & Father were born
on the Greek island of Lesvos Mitilini Greece . He is a Hollywood
Director of Photography and avid Still Photographer. His work whether
for a film industry (feature films, television series ,commercials, music
videos etc), or candidly capturing life in progress, Emmanuel
picks up the nuances that make his work stunning.
Fortunate to have
studied and worked alongside many of Hollywood’s top professionals
including, Cinematographers; Vilmos Zsigmond, Vittoro Storaro Jack Swain , John Schwartzman & Freddie Young. Directors; David Fincher, Danny Cannon , Minkie Spiro, Steve
Horn, Michael Bay and Annabelle Frost, to name a few. He has also worked extensively alongside Still Photographers; such as World
Famous Photographer Peter Lindbergh, Iconic Rock & Roll
Photographer Norman Seeff and American Crew’s Photographer David Raccuglia.
Emmanuel has a keen eye for the magnificence in life, whether
it’s spotting a tiny bee attempting to escape a pool of water (and
taking action to help it out), or taking notice of the emotions expressed
on someones face. Movement and life manifest into his body of work
essentially creating Art in Motion, his signature style.
Emmanuel has traveled, and worked with Directors ,Producers and Actors
throughout the United States, Canada and countries such as ,Greece
Thailand, So. Africa, Italy, Russia, Iceland & Austria among other
country’s of the world.His experience with Digital and Motion Pictures
Film Cameras is extensive, and his background includes supervising
Color and Black & White film, and Digital timing transfers with the
DaVinci Resolve system .
He is a well rounded and experienced industry professional,
humbled with integrity and gratitude, that shines in his
Cinematography, and his relationships with others
Emmanuel lives in the Mountains of So. Calif with his wife Lulu.
Say it in Russian Wins
Three Indie Awards
Feature Film ” Say it in Russian wins Three Indie Awards Filmed
in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional Cinematography
and a fully orchestrated original score by Pinar Toprak ,the award winning “Say it in
Russian” stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the
film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch
played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Gotova’s character falls in
love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven
Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved
with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever
imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway,
who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the
matchmaker for Andrew and Daria. Say it in Russian Wins Three Indie
AwardsBeverly Hills, CA (PR WEB) December 1, 2008 — Imperial
Entertainment has won the prestigious Best in Show Award for
Feature Films from The Indie Fest for its feature film, “Say it in
Russian.” Indies were also given for excellence in Cinematography
(Emmanuel Vouniozos) and an Award of Merit was awarded to Actor
Rade Serbedzija.
Feature Film “Breaking Point”. Is a Badass crime thriller with Actors
Armand Assante ,Tom Berenger ,Busta Rhymes ,Kenya Brome & Sticky Fingers takes us
thru the Winter Streets & Interiors of N.Y.C & Jersey shot
with Kodak film & custom made Cooke Anamorphic Lens .Ex Producer’s
Michael Tadross Jr ,Robert Capelli Jr & Marc Bikindou.
Short Film “Light on Sunshine”awards Grand Jury Prize
L.A.screenplay contest 2017 ,Winner L.A.Shorts Awards Feb 2017 &
Official selectionThe World’s Independent Film Festival 2017. Ex Producer Lana Inderman.
Feature Film “ A Play on Words” has been Nominated for Best
Picture & Best Actress Kathleen Gati at the 2015 New York City
International Film Festival .ExProducer John Starcevich.
Thriller Feature Film Monday at 11:01 Am is Dark Twisted
Purgatory mind bender .(Quoted by Dread Central Film Review &
Rotten Tomatoes , Monday at 11:01 Am ,what works is the deft
direction by Harvey Lowry colorful ,composed Cinematography by
Emmanuel I.Vouniozos ; eerie music by Corey Allen Jackson; and
strong acting by Lance Hendrickson & Briana Evigan.
Short Film “Growing Up Directed By Annabelle Frost has won
countless film festivals Including being Screened at the 2018 Cannes
Film Festival , winning the “Emerging Award ” Cannes Film Festival
: Emerging ,Film Program :official Selection Back in the Box : Film
Festival :Winner Best Short & Best Director Best Shorts Film Festival
:Winner Award of Excellence L.A. Shorts International Official
Selection New Port Beach Film Festival : Official Selection La Femme
Film Festival : Official Sélection ,Winner Best Cinematography Emmanuel Vounioozos L.A.FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (LAFFFF),2019
Feature film “Christmas in the Heartland ” / International title
“The Christmas Trap ” Quoted by Hulu : The Warm
family film titled “Christmas in the Heartland” is in the top 25 of all time
Christmas movies to watch in 2019 filmed in the Historic town of
Guthrie Oklahoma Ex Producer /Director Harvey Lowery . Streaming on Netflix sense Oct 2019.
Romantic Comedy Feature Film titled “The Competition” with
actress Thora Birch & actor Chris Kline, will give you a belly full of laughs .
Filmed in the Wonderful city of Portland Oregon
Credits Director of Photography, 2nd unit Director Of
Photography, Aerial Director of Photography & A Camera Operator Ex Producer Kelsey Tucker
Streaming On Netflix sense 2019.
ENDORSEMENTS
“ Manny is one of the most generous people I have ever had the
pleasure of working with .His masterful eye coupled with unparalleled
ethics puts him at the top of his field.” -Jerry Avenaim, Photographer “
“One of the most talented dedicated Directors of Photography I
Have ever worked with,Manny has photographed more than 60
different spots over the last decade for the Networks of N.B.C.
Universal .These range from an International Multi – Million dollar
commercial campaign for General Electric to Award winning Olympic
spots ,some of the most memorable launches in N.B.C. history
.Whether the budget is a half a Million or $50k Manny brings creative
ingenuity and incredible passion to each project .He is truly a unique
talent and a asset to any production “
– Joseph Lee ,VP/ Creative Director / Head of Olympics Creative at
N.B.C.Universal Comcast.