Films from flyover country.

Elias Ginsberg

A quick hello. My name (as you probably already know) is Elias David Ginsberg: award-winning cinematographer, adjunct professor, Guinness lover, and avid reader (preferably fiction, but I'll try anything twice).

I'm a Chicago-based Director of Photography and native Midwesterner from Omaha, Nebraska. I spent 9 years in LA learning my craft, 4 of which I spent at the USC School of Cinematic Arts' TV and Film Production program.

In 2020, I received the ASC Student Heritage Undergraduate Award, one of the most prestigious awards a young cinematographer can receive. Soon after, I began teaching Cinematography as an Adjunct Professor at my alma mater, and was one of the youngest faculty members to be hired. These days I run Flyover Artists, producing and shooting films in the Midwest.

When not working, I can usually be found mixing cocktails and cooking dinner with friends, driving well out of my way for a decent bagel (Chicago needs to step up their bagel game), or holed up in a coffee shop with a book.

For general information and rates, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's get to work!

Award

Allen Daviau ASC Student Heritage Award, Undergraduate, for Milk Teeth

Education

BFA, Film and TV Production, USC School of Cinematic Arts

Teaching

Adjunct Professor of Cinematography, USC

Route

OMA → LAX → ORD