JASON R. JOHNSTON | Cinematographer
mobile 956-563-5056
email jason@jasonrjohnston.com
based in Sparta, TN, USA
Credits
Feature Films
| TITLE | YEAR | DIRECTOR | MY ROLE | CAMERA | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killin’ Jim Kelly | 2024 | John Marrs | DP, Colorist | RED Komodo, anamorphic | Post Production |
| M30 Oxy | – | Wesley Mullins | DP, Colorist, Additional Editing | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic | Post Production |
| Ingress | 2016 | Christian Blake | DP, EP | Blackmagic Cinema Camera | Limited Release |
| Death Slate | 2014 | Charlie Brenner | DP, Producer, Editor, Music Composer | Canon 5D Mk II | Unreleased |
| The Cloth | 2013 | Justin Price | DP (uncredited; scenes with Danny Trejo, Steven Brand, Rachele Brooke Smith, and Mako Veronica) | RED Epic | Released |
| The Party at the End of the World | 2012 | Cristina Treviño | DP, Producer, Editor | Canon T2i | Released |
| Wasted Away | 2011 | David Ventura Garcia | DP | Canon T2i | Unreleased |
| Goonie-Boys: Curse of the Mayan Coin | 2010 | Valenté Rodriguez | “A” Camera Operator DP, 2nd unit | RED One MX | Released |
| Gone Hollywood | – | Demetrius Navarro | “A” Camera Operator DP, 2nd unit | DVX100 | Released |
| Family, Texas | – | Gabriel Ramirez | DP “Tea Party” segment | Canon T2i | Unreleased |
| The Battle: Cinco de Mayo | 2009 | Paul C. Miller | Stills Photographer | Canon 20D | Released |
Short Films
| TITLE | YEAR | DIRECTOR | MY ROLE | CAMERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mask of Ferity | 2024 | Katie Simmons | DP, Editor, Colorist, Producer | RED Komodo, anamorphic |
| My Family | – | Shivkumar Nadikuda | DP, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Gungnir: A Viking Tale | – | Patrick Reidy | DP, Editor, Colorist, EP | RED Komodo, anamorphic |
| Dead by Daylight: Obsession | – | Frances Humphreys | DP, Colorist, EP | RED Komodo |
| Just Stanley | 2023 | Brian Jervay, Yabrell Newman | DP, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Pure Evil | – | Walter J. Buck | DP, Editor, Colorist, EP | RED Komodo, anamorphic |
| First Drop of Rain | – | Madison Goodyear-Brown | DP, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Grace – A Story Album | – | Jason R. Johnston, Josiah Mann | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| For Mother’s Day | 2022 | Justin James | DP, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Faith Healing | – | Branton McMahan | DP, Colorist | Sony FS7 II Sony a6400 |
| Back to the Manger | 2019 | Christian Blake | DP | RED Raven |
| Ribbons | – | Marcela Cantú | DP, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer, Producer Awards | Sony FS7 II |
| The Girls We Know | 2018 | Kahea Kiwaha | Additional Photography | Sony a7S |
| Here | 2017 | Christian Blake | DP | Sony a7S II Panasonic DVX200 DJI Mavic Pro |
| Piper | – | Jackie Magdelano | DP, Colorist | Panasonic DVX200 |
| Oz | 2014 | Randy Garcia | DP, Editor, Colorist, Sound Design, EP | Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
| Mullen’s Shadow (from The ABC’s of Death II) | 2013 | Andy Anzaldua | DP Awards | Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
| Assassin’s Creed: Descend | 2012 | Jordan Prater | DP | Canon T2i |
| Pulga Wars | 2011 | Javier Solis | DP | Panasonic HPX300 |
| The Rescue | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| The Bench | 2009 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Music Composer | Panasonic HVX200A |
| Files | 2008 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director Winner: Best Director – WILD’s Film Contest Awards | Panasonic SPX800P |
Music Videos
| SONG | YEAR | DIRECTOR | MY ROLE | CAMERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsley Costello: “Anywhere But Here” (Live) | 2024 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “Can’t Say I’m Not Trying” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “Change Your Mind” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “Exless” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “People Pleaser” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “There Goes My” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Ainsley Costello: “You Problem” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Timothy James: “Lightning In A Bottle” | – | Mark Oliverius | DP, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo, anamorphic |
| DrakeC: “Cedes’ Experience” (feat. ShariBanks) | 2023 | Cornelius Drake | DP, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Josiah Mann: “Never Far” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “She’ll Be Gone” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “You’re Not The Same” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “Skin Deep” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “Crazy Love” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “Rainy Day” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: “Swim Away” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Big Trip: “Untitled (How Bout Dat)” | – | Trevian Kutti | DP | RED Komodo |
| Liz Rose Cantara: “How High Can I Go” | – | Mark Oliverius | DP, co-editor, colorist | Sony FS7 II Sony a6400 Apple iPhone |
| Ainsley Costello: “Cherry on Top” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | RED Komodo |
| Big Trip: “Phoenix” | 2022 | Zay Jones | DP (orange scenes) | RED Komodo |
| Josiah Mann: ”One Mistake” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: ”Every Time We Kiss” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Josiah Mann: ”Angel” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Ainsley Costello: “Someone’s Someone” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Rose Rodriguez: “Yo Tambien” (feat. Alison Brazil) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Ainsley Costello: “Little Sister” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Ainsley Costello: “Little Sister” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “Love Letter” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “5’2″” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “I Mean That I Mean It” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “Or Else” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “Daydreamer” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Ainsley Costello: “Rescued” (Live) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony a6400 |
| Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: “A Girl Like That” | 2021 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Harlingen CISD: “A Brand New Day” (from The Wiz) | – | Jason R. Johnston, Eddy Cavazos | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Harlingen CISD: “A Million Dreams” (from The Greatest Showman) | – | Jason R. Johnston, MarKeith Scott | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Harlingen CISD: “When I Grow Up” (from Matilda) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: “Heartbreak Song” | 2020 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| Miss Audrey: “Back and Forth” | – | Christian Blake | DP | Sony FS7 II |
| Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: ”Something to Believe In” (Live) | – | Jason Moreno | Videographer | Sony FS7 II |
| The Family Church: “Here Now” | 2016 | Christian Blake | DP (chalk dancer sequence) | Sony FS100 |
| Angelina Cruz: “The Creation” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
| Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: ”Strange Thing” | 2014 | Jason Moreno | DP (horse ranch sequence) | Canon T2i |
| Grupo Vidal: “Que Sepan Todos” | 2013 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist | Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
| Ex-Boyfriends: “The Store” | – | Laura Sofia | DP | Canon T2i |
| Ex-Boyfriends: “Are there any Punks?” | – | Laura Sofia | DP | Canon T2i |
| Martina McBride: “This One’s for the Girls” for Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Pink Glove Campaign | 2012 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Sou’briety: “As Good as It Gets” (feat. EJ the Witchdoctor) for Get-N-Live Records | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Area: “Abrazame” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Sou’briety: “Southern Linguistic” (feat. K-RINO & Rasheed) for Get-N-Live Records | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Area: “Mi Pobre Corazon” | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Nino: “I Get It” (feat. Lil’ Flip) for LockJawClick Entertainment | – | Fernando Martinez | DP (Lil’ Flip sequence) | Canon T2i |
| REB: “Can’t Leave You Alone” (feat. Marty Mar, Dex) Hoodfella Entertainment | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i Canon T1i |
| EJ Colbath: “Church Girl” | 2011 | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Reveille Boyz: “Heavy Baggz” (feat. LV) for Get-N-Live Records | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Shawn Elliot: “Believe” (feat. Naela) | – | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | Canon T2i |
| Paola Schaeffer: “El Primer Amor” | 2010 | Eduardo Cordero | DP | Canon T2i |
| Marcos Valdés: “De La Patada” | – | Eduardo Cordero | DP (story sequence) | Canon T2i |
| Marcos Valdés: “La Huella de Mis Botas” | – | Eduardo Cordero | DP | Canon T2i |
| $treet $ertified: “Gucci Shades” (feat. K.S.) for Tracc House Records | 2009 | Gabriel Ramirez | DP | Panasonic HPX300 Panasonic HVX200A |
Film Races
| TITLE | YEAR | DIRECTOR | TEAM | MY ROLE | CAMERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madness of Christmas | 2024 | Jason R. Johnston | Fifty Oars Motion Pictures | DP, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Colorist, Sound Editor | RED Komodo |
| Others | 2023 | Justin Fussell | Imagistorm Productions | DP, editor, colorist, sound editor | RED Komodo |
| It’s Going to Be Fine | 2022 | Jason R. Johnston | Fifty Oars Motion Pictures | DP, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Colorist, Sound Editor | RED Komodo |
| Mending | – | Christopher Lee Herod Justin James | Story Weavers | Director of Photography | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic |
| All the Kingdoms of the World | – | Mikayla Denny | Daily Bread | DP, Editor, Colorist | Sony FS7 II |
| All for Me | – | Jason R. Johnston | Iron Calling | DP, Director, Editor, Colorist, Sound Editor Winner: Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Film, Audience Favorite — Nashville 54 Film Fest 2022 Awards | Sony FS7 II, anamorphic Sony a6400, anamorphic |
| Adalynn | 2017 | Christian Blake | Watchmen | DP (credited as John Stone) Winner: Best Cinematography – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Panasonic DVX200 |
| Immobile | 2015 | Jason R. Johnston | Fifty Oars | DP, Director, Music Composer for Colchester Film Festival 60 Hour Film Challenge | Canon 5D Mark III Canon 5D Mark II + DJI Ronin Panasonic Varicam GoPro Hero 3 + DJI Phantom 2 |
| Morning Star | 2013 | Jason R. Johnston | 8 By 2 Films | DP, Director, Writer, Music Composer Winner: Audience Choice – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Blackmagic Cinema Camera |
| Perfect Timing | – | Christian Blake | Green Leaf | DP | Canon C100 |
| Mauris | 2012 | Jason R. Johnston Charlie Brenner | 8 By 2 Films | DP, Co-Director, Editor, Colorist, Producer Winner: Best Cinematography – WILD’s Film Contest Awards | Canon T2i |
| Gertie | – | Charlie Brenner | 8 By 2 Films | DP, Editor, Music Composer, VFX Winner: Audience Favorite – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Canon 5D Mark II |
| Hunger Pains | – | Jason R. Johnston Charlie Brenner | 8 By 2 Films | DP, Director, Editor, Music Composer, VFX Winner: Cheesy Award – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Canon 5D Mark II |
| Welcome to Eden | 2011 | Jason R. Johnston | Jobessi | DP, Director, Editor, Music Composer Winner: Best Horror Film – WILD’s Film Contest Awards | Canon 5D Mark II |
| Coming Home | 2010 | Jay Suarez | Orange Media | DP Winner: Best Cinematography – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Canon T2i |
| Ecstasy of Gold II | – | Jason R. Johnston | Orange Media | Director, Writer | Panasonic HPX300 |
| Sex, Trafficking & Luchadores | 2009 | Jose Lomas | Captiv Films / Orange Media | DP Winner: Best Film – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Panasonic HPX300 |
| Twisted Date | – | Eduardo Cordero | Orange Media | DP Honorable Mention: Cinematography – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Panasonic SPX800P |
| Finding Cochino | 2008 | Eduardo Cordero | Orange Media | DP Winner: Best Film – Cinesol Film Festival Awards | Panasonic SPX800P |
| The End | 2007 | Gabriel Ramirez | Orange Media | Editor |
Television
| TITLE / CLIENT | YEAR | TYPE | MY ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahim Anwar: House Money | 2024 | Comedy Special | Camera Operator (roaming, specials) | Director: Jason Katz Producer: Shawn Lindsey |
| GMA Dove Awards Red Carpet Countdown for TBN | 2023 | TV Special | Director/TD | Producer: Tim Romero |
| Artist Spotlight: Katy Nichole for TBN | – | TV Special | Cam Op | Producer: Tim Romero |
| Artist Spotlight: Tauren Wells for TBN | – | TV Special | Cam Op | Producer: Tim Romero |
| What Good Dads Do with Roland Warren for TBN | – | TV Special | DP, Field Producer, Lead Cam Op | Producer: Elizabeth Suter |
| K-Love Fan Awards Red Carpet Coverage for TBN | – | TV Special | Director/TD, DP | Producer: Tim Romero |
| Saliga sånger – Nashville for TBN Nordic | – | TV Series | Cam Op, DP, Gaffer (barn sessions) | Producers: Anders Wisth, Ole Kristiansen |
| Centerpoint “Two Boots Pizza” for TBN | – | TV News | DP | Producer: Chris Greenwood |
| Lifting Up Nashville: A Day of Prayer and Healing for TBN | – | TV Special | Cam Op, gaffer | |
| Dove Awards for TBN | 2022 | TV Special | Cam Op | Red Carpet, Unit B |
| Gaither Special for TBN | – | TV Special | DP, Drone Op | June B-Roll Reshoot |
| K-LOVE Fan Awards for TBN | – | TV Special | Cam Op | Roaming Crew Cam A |
| Encouraging Moments with Bobby Williams A3 Marketing for NRBTV, CTN | – | TV Series | Cam Op, Dana Dolly | 14 episodes |
| Better Together for TBN | – | TV Series | Robo Cam Op | |
| Praise for TBN | – | TV Series | Cam Op | |
| Getty St. Patrick’s Day Special for TBN | – | TV Special | Cam Op | |
| Welcome to Sycamore Creek ”Helping Hand” | – | TV Series | Additional Photography, BTS | I was BTS on Day 1, DP on Days 2 and 3 Director: Tristan McCormick |
| Héroes en Uniforme for Discovery en Español | 2019 | TV Series | Pick-ups: Gaffer Pick-ups: Sound Recorder / Boom Op | 4 episodes producer: Carla Barragué Drako Media SA DE C V (Argentina) Nippur Media (Argentina) |
| One Day in the American City for PBS | 2014 | TV Series | Videographer | “P.S.J.A.” segment Director: Kyle Ruddick |
| Restaurant: Impossible “Paradise: Impossible” Season 9, Ep. 11 for Food Network | – | TV Series | Overnight Cam Op | |
| Cuentoville “Pilot” for PBS | – | TV Series | DP, Editor | Director: David Rice |
| Healthy Valley Makeover Challenge for KVEO / NBC | 2010 | TV Series | DP, Videographer, Director, Editor | 7 Episodes |
| Olé Decor TV for KVEO / NBC | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Director of Photography | Season 2, unknown # of episodes Director: Sandra Reyes |
| La Salud del Valle for KNVO / Univision | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Location DP | Unknown # of episodes Director: Zoraly Ramos |
Branding Films
| TITLE / CLIENT | YEAR | TYPE | DIRECTOR | MY ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TopPT | 2022 | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | Director, DP, Editor, Colorist | Multi-cam testimonial interviews with retired athletes Scott Hamilton (Olympian) and Garrett Jones (MLB) |
| Mia Brown EPK for OMG Nashville | – | EPK | Jason R. Johnston | Director, DP, Editor, Colorist | |
| Ainsley Costello EPK | – | EPK | Jason R. Johnston | Director, DP, Editor, Colorist | |
| You’ll Fall In Love With It for Holy Family Services | 2021 | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | cameras: Sony FS7 II (anamorphic), Sony a6400 (aspherical) |
| Magic Kingdom Learning Center | – | Branding Films | Videographer | producer: Alex Lodge – Cre8 Marketing Solutions Ltd (Birmingham, UK) recorded footage for short web testimonial and explainer videos | |
| NAPCO Pipe & Fittings | 2020 | Branding Film | Videographer | producers: Brian Goad, Danielle Newcomer video footage and stills photography for marketing and internal industrial explainer videos | |
| How It’s Made: Tortillas for Texas Department of Agriculture | – | Branding Film | DP | producer: Elliot A. Mayén – DHD Films (Dallas, TX) Brownsville tortilleria sequence, tortilla explainer sequence | |
| Empowered To Joy | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Even During a Pandemic for South Texas ISD | – | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Overview Film for Laredo Stepping Stone | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Enroll Now 2020-2021” for South Texas ISD | – | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | spots: District Wide, Health Professions, World Scholars, Rising Scholars Academy |
| “Service Comes From Within” for Janie Jaimez for Justice of the Peace | – | Political Ad | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Homeless Ministry for Laredo Stepping Stone | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Your First Choice for RGV Vo-Tech | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| 10th Annual Helping Hands for La Posada Providencia | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| AARP Community Challenge grant project, Brownsville | – | Branding Film | Videographer | producer: Bryan Bullock – Bundy Films (Maryland) | |
| Campaign 2019-2020 for South Texas ISD | 2019 | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | series of 4 main TV spots |
| NoteExpo 2019 for Loan Originator Services | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Back To School” for South Texas ISD | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Rising Scholars – Up For The Challenge for South Texas ISD | – | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | series of 3 main TV spots |
| World Scholars “I Am” for South Texas ISD | – | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | series of 2 main spots |
| “World Scholars Day” for South Texas ISD | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Three Years Ago” for Re-Elect Eladio Jaimez | – | Political Ad | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Hands and Hearts – Welcoming the Stranger for La Posada Providencia | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| What’s Inside STISD: Empowered for South Texas ISD | 2018 | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | 24 television spots (12 in English, 12 in Spanish), radio spots, photography, and a series of podcasts |
| Scholarship Donation Call to Action for Education Foundation of STISD | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| 50 Year Anniversary for Sharyland Water Supply | – | Branding Film | Mario DeLeon | DP | interviews (Dahlberg, Guzman, Helle, Treviño), plant tank and construction b-roll |
| Why Is a Christmas Ministry so Important? for Holy Presents | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Art” “Teen” for Tipton Pre-owned | – | Commercials | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Pride” for Tipton Hyundai | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Passionate” for Tipton Ford | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Overview for Rio Vista Dentistry | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Law Office of Ramon Garcia | – | Commercial | Jerry Medina | DP, Editor | |
| Gamez Law Firm | – | Commercial | Jerry Medina | DP, Editor | |
| What’s Inside STISD for South Texas ISD | 2017 | Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | 28 television commercials, 14 radio ads, 7 audio interviews, hundreds of photos |
| “You’re Gonna Love Our Food” for Siempre Natural | – | Commercial | Jerry Medina | DP, Editor | |
| “18 Wheeler” “Car Wreck” for Osiris Law Firm | – | Commercials | Jerry Medina | DP, Editor | |
| Tremendous Growth for Harlingen Medical Center | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Your New Favorite Bar and Grill” for Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill | 2016 | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Dream for Edcouch-Elsa ISD | – | Political Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | campaign of 4 “get to know the candidate” videos |
| BETA’s IB Diploma Programme for South Texas ISD | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Why I Chose South Texas ISD South Texas ISD | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Jaimez for Harlingen Campaign for Eladio Jaimez | – | Political Ad Campaign | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “I Choose” for South Texas ISD | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| South Texas ISD Connections | – | Web Series | Jason R. Johnston | Videographer Editor | 12 episodes |
| We Build Leaders for Harlingen Montessori Academy | 2015 | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Medical Academy” for South Texas ISD | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “Stars” for South Texas ISD | 2014 | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| National Butterfly Center | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Dr. Spinetti’s Perfect Feeding | 2013 | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Cone Oasis | – | Branding Film | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Locker Room for Donna Redskins | – | Branding Film | Jason Moreno | DP | |
| “Wow” for Niu Urban Living | – | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Physicians for Momnovations | – | Branding Films | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| Prenatal Cream for Momnovations | – | Branding Films | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor | |
| “District Image” for South Texas ISD | 2012 | Commercial | Jason R. Johnston | DP, Director, Editor |
Digital Cinema Camera Experience
| BRAND | CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Blackmagic | Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Ursa Mini, Cinema Camera 2.5K, Pocket Cinema Camera |
| Canon | C300 Mark III, C300, C100 Mark II, C100, 6D-II, 6D, 5D-IV, 5D-III, 5D-II, T2i |
| DJI | Mavic Pro, Phantom 3, Phantom 2 |
| GoPro | Hero 11 Black, Fusion360, Hero 4, 3, 2 |
| Panasonic | EVA1, DVX200, GH5, GH4, GH3, GH2 |
| Red | RED Komodo, Epic, Raven, Scarlet, One |
| Sony | FX9, FX6, FX3, FS7-II, FS7, F55, FS700, FS100, EX3, α7s-II, α7s, α6400, X70 |
Software Proficiency
| BRAND | COLLECTION | SOFTWARE/APP | PLUG-IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Creative Cloud | Photoshop | FilmConvert |
| – | Lightroom | ||
| Apple | Final Cut Pro | Final Cut Pro | Accusonus ERA 4 Color Finale 2 Pro FilmConvert Nitrate MotionVFX Neat Video v5 Pro Pixel Film Studios |
| – | Motion | MotionVFX | |
| – | Compressor | ||
| Logic Pro | |||
| Avid | Media Composer Adrenaline | ||
| Blackmagic | DaVinci Resolve Studio | ||
| Discreet Logic | edit* | ||
| Divergent Media | EditReady 2 | ||
| Gmail | |||
| Google Drive | Google Docs | ||
| – | Google Sheets | ||
| GoPro | Fusion Studio | ||
| RED | REDCINE-X PRO | ||
| Sony | Catalyst Browse |
Resumé
Entrepreneurial Work History
Fifty Oars Motion Pictures
Owner & CEO • Self-employed
February 2012 — Present
Harlingen, TX, and Sparta, TN
Media production services priced to fit any budget. Fifty Oars Motion Pictures is your one-stop production house for all of your digital marketing material needs. We are a boutique south Texas production house creating affordable, eye-catching, bespoke branded content for businesses all over the world. We create websites, commercials for TV, web, and radio, graphic design for print and digital, commercial photography, and more.
Eight by Two Films LLC
Co-chief Executive Officer • Self-employed
2012 — Present
San Juan, TX
Award-winning independent film production and financing corporation.
Jason R. Johnston Photography
Owner • Self-employed
2005 — Present
Harlingen, TX, and Sparta, TN
A professional and highly experienced commercial, corporate, portrait, and lifestyle photographer, with an eye for natural, journalism-inspired captures, Jason R. Johnston provides bespoke content creation services for individuals, organizations, and businesses, highlighted by an intimate, collaborative customer rapport. Jason has been serving his customers since 1996 and offers his new and legacy clients an industry veteran’s storied perspective covered by a variety of both technical aptitude and creative skill.
Jōb Omnimedia LLC
Co-owner • Self-employed
February — August 2005
McAllen, TX
Startup media marketing and production agency, co-founded with three friends from church. In the short time that the company existed, we handled video production, graphic design, and photography services for everything from private events to corporate functions, as well as marketing for local small businesses.
Freelance Work History
Independent Content Producer
Full-time: July 2010 — March 2014, June 2017 — Present
Part-time: August 2005 — July 2010, March 2014 — June 2017
Cinematographer
2008 — Present
Videographer
2003 — Present
Photographer
1995 — Present
Employment History
Texas State Technical College
Visual Communications Specialist / Communication & Creative Services • Full-time
March 2014 — June 2017 • 3 yrs 4 mos
Harlingen, Texas
Duties included: responsible for creative and accurate photography of events, persons and places; restructuring, updating and maintenance of photographic archives; collaborating with team and project members in a helpful, knowledgeable and friendly manner; digital post of photographic elements for marketing material.
Entravision Communications
Videographer & Editor • Full-time
August 2005 — July 2010 • 5 yrs
McAllen, Texas
Shot, wrote, edited, voiced, and generally produced many hundreds of television spots for local businesses, as well as provided graphic design, photography services as well as created the “look” of the many internal child stations’ video spots within the office.
Calvary Baptist Church
Audio-Video Director • Part-time
2003 — 2006 • 3 yrs
McAllen, TX
Time Warner Cable Media Sales
Video Editor • Full-time
January 2001 — February 2005 • 4 yrs 2 mos
McAllen, Texas
Continuing with the same former office and staff transferred from Cox Media, I edited many hundreds of local television spots. I also began filming and directing commercials.
CableTime / CableRep / Cox Media
Video Editor • Full-time
June 1997 — December 2000 • 3 yrs 7 mos
McAllen, Texas
Edited many hundreds of local television spots. I began part-time in 1997 and “built” master tapes until I was asked to come on full-time as their video editor. This company was formerly CableTime in 1997, then acquired by Cox and renamed CableRep circa 1999. Our office changed hands again to Time Warner Cable Media Sales at midnight on January 1, 2001.
Education
- Safe Sets™ COVID-19 Level A certification, 2021
- Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking (Masterclass.com), 2016
- Diploma, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School (San Juan, TX), 1997
Memberships
- Member, Rio Grande Valley Filming Society (RGV FiSo), May 2017 — present
- Member, Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, June 2016 — 2017
- Member, Friends of the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers), June 2010 — 2011
Relevant Skills
- Expert, Digital Cinematography
- Expert, Videography
- Expert, Digital Photography
- Expert, Screen Direction
- Expert, Video Editing
- Commercial Photography (Editorial & Journalism Styles)
- Lighting for Video Interviews
- Lighting for Mood (drama, horror, comedy, romance, etc.)
- Lighting for Beauty and Glamour
- Gaffing (Film Industry)
- Grip (Film Industry)
- Sound Recording for Film and Television Production
- Motion Picture Sound Design
- Studio Sound Mixing
- Live Sound Mixing
- Livestreaming and Internet Technology
- Proficient in MacOS
- Leadership and Stewardship