Resumé & Credits

JASON R. JOHNSTON | Cinematographer
mobile 956-563-5056
email jason@jasonrjohnston.com
based in Sparta, TN, USA

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Credits

Feature Films

TITLEYEARDIRECTORMY ROLECAMERASTATUS
Killin’ Jim Kelly2024John MarrsDP, ColoristRED Komodo, anamorphicPost Production
M30 Oxy2024Wesley MullinsDP, Colorist, Additional EditingSony FS7 II, anamorphicPost Production
Ingress2016Christian BlakeDP, EPBlackmagic Cinema CameraLimited Release
Death Slate2014Charlie BrennerDP, Producer, Editor, Music ComposerCanon 5D Mk IIUnreleased
The Cloth2013Justin PriceDP (uncredited; scenes with Danny Trejo, Steven Brand, Rachele Brooke Smith, and Mako Veronica)RED EpicReleased
The Party at the End of the World2012Cristina TreviñoDP, Producer, EditorCanon T2iReleased
Wasted Away2011David Ventura GarciaDPCanon T2iUnreleased
Goonie-Boys: Curse of the Mayan Coin2010Valenté Rodriguez“A” Camera Operator
DP, 2nd unit		RED One MXReleased
Gone Hollywood2010Demetrius Navarro“A” Camera Operator
DP, 2nd unit		DVX100Released
Family, Texas2010Gabriel RamirezDP
“Tea Party” segment		Canon T2iUnreleased
The Battle: Cinco de Mayo2009Paul C. MillerStills PhotographerCanon 20DReleased

Short Films

TITLEYEARDIRECTORMY ROLECAMERA
The Root2024Courtney Lee SimpsonDP, Editor, Colorist, EPRED Komodo, anamorphic
The Best Thing About Christmas: The Movie (Angel Studios torch)2024Alan PetersenGafferCanon EOS R5 C
Awesomistic2024Rena MacMonegleDPRED Komodo
Unlikely Oli2024Hillary HuddlestonDP, Editor, Colorist, Producer, WriterRED Komodo
No Exit2024Walter J. BuckDPRED Komodo
The Mask of Ferity2024Katie SimmonsDP, Editor, Colorist, ProducerRED Komodo
My Family2024Shivkumar NadikudaDPRED Komodo
Gungnir: A Viking Tale2024Patrick ReidyDP, Editor, Colorist, EPRED Komodo, anamorphic
Dead by Daylight: Obsession2024Frances HumphreysDP, Colorist, EPRED Komodo
Just Stanley2023Brian Jervay, Yabrell NewmanDP, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Pure Evil2023Walter J. BuckDP, Editor, Colorist, EPRED Komodo, anamorphic
First Drop of Rain2023Madison Goodyear-BrownDP, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Grace – A Story Album2023Jason R. Johnston, Josiah MannDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
For Mother’s Day2022Justin JamesDP, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Faith Healing2022Branton McMahanDP, Colorist
Awards		Sony FS7 II
Sony a6400
Back to the Manger2019Christian BlakeDPRED Raven
Ribbons2019Marcela CantúDP, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer, Producer
Awards		Sony FS7 II
The Girls We Know2018Kahea KiwahaAdditional PhotographySony a7S
Here2017Christian BlakeDPSony a7S II
Panasonic DVX200
DJI Mavic Pro
Piper2017Jackie MagdelanoDP, ColoristPanasonic DVX200
Oz2014Randy GarciaDP, Editor, Colorist, Sound Design, EPBlackmagic Cinema Camera
Mullen’s Shadow
(from The ABC’s of Death II)		2013Andy AnzalduaDP
Awards		Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Assassin’s Creed: Descend2012Jordan PraterDPCanon T2i
Pulga Wars2011Javier SolisDPPanasonic HPX300
The Rescue2011Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
The Bench2009Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, Music ComposerPanasonic HVX200A
Files2008Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director
Awards		Panasonic SPX800P

Music Videos

SONGYEARDIRECTORMY ROLECAMERA
Corbin Pickard: “Drankin Too Much”2024
Birdie Nichols: “Blue Lightning Ambush”2024Jason R. Johnston
Mark Oliverius		DP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “Anywhere But Here” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “Can’t Say I’m Not Trying” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “Change Your Mind” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “Exless” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “People Pleaser” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “There Goes My” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Ainsley Costello: “You Problem” (Live)2024Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Timothy James: “Lightning In A Bottle”2024Mark OliveriusDP, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo, anamorphic
DrakeC: “Cedes’ Experience” (feat. ShariBanks)2023Cornelius DrakeDP, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Josiah Mann: “Never Far”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “She’ll Be Gone”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “You’re Not The Same”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “Skin Deep”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “Crazy Love”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “Rainy Day”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: “Swim Away”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Big Trip: “Untitled (How Bout Dat)”2023Trevian KuttiDPRED Komodo
Liz Rose Cantara: “How High Can I Go”2023Mark OliveriusDP, co-editor, coloristSony FS7 II
Sony a6400
Apple iPhone
Ainsley Costello: “Cherry on Top”2023Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristRED Komodo
Big Trip: “Phoenix”2022Zay JonesDP (orange scenes)RED Komodo
Josiah Mann: ”One Mistake”2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: ”Every Time We Kiss”2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Josiah Mann: ”Angel”2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Ainsley Costello: “Someone’s Someone”2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Rose Rodriguez: “Yo Tambien”
(feat. Alison Brazil)		2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Ainsley Costello: “Little Sister”2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Ainsley Costello: “Little Sister” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “Love Letter” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “5’2″” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “I Mean That I Mean It” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “Or Else” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “Daydreamer” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Ainsley Costello: “Rescued” (Live)2022Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony a6400
Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: “A Girl Like That”2021Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Harlingen CISD: “A Brand New Day”
(from The Wiz)		2021Jason R. Johnston, Eddy CavazosDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Harlingen CISD: “A Million Dreams”
(from The Greatest Showman)		2021Jason R. Johnston, MarKeith ScottDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Harlingen CISD: “When I Grow Up”
(from Matilda)		2021Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: “Heartbreak Song”2020Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II, anamorphic
Miss Audrey: “Back and Forth”2020Christian BlakeDPSony FS7 II
Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: ”Something to Believe In” (Live)2020Jason MorenoVideographerSony FS7 II
The Family Church: “Here Now”2016Christian BlakeDP (chalk dancer sequence)Sony FS100
Angelina Cruz: “The Creation”2016Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristBlackmagic Cinema Camera
Roy Torres & Buck’n Crazy: ”Strange Thing”2014Jason MorenoDP (horse ranch sequence)Canon T2i
Grupo Vidal: “Que Sepan Todos”2013Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor, ColoristBlackmagic Cinema Camera
Ex-Boyfriends: “The Store”2013Laura SofiaDPCanon T2i
Ex-Boyfriends: “Are there any Punks?”2013Laura SofiaDPCanon T2i
Martina McBride: “This One’s for the Girls”
for Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
and Pink Glove Campaign		2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Sou’briety: “As Good as It Gets”
(feat. EJ the Witchdoctor)
for Get-N-Live Records		2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Area: “Abrazame”2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Sou’briety: “Southern Linguistic”
(feat. K-RINO & Rasheed)
for Get-N-Live Records		2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Area: “Mi Pobre Corazon”2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Nino: “I Get It”
(feat. Lil’ Flip)
for LockJawClick Entertainment		2012Fernando MartinezDP (Lil’ Flip sequence)Canon T2i
REB: “Can’t Leave You Alone”
(feat. Marty Mar, Dex)
Hoodfella Entertainment		2012Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Canon T1i
EJ Colbath: “Church Girl”2011Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Reveille Boyz: “Heavy Baggz”
(feat. LV)
for Get-N-Live Records		2011Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Shawn Elliot: “Believe”
(feat. Naela)		2011Jason R. JohnstonDP, Director, EditorCanon T2i
Paola Schaeffer: “El Primer Amor”2010Eduardo CorderoDPCanon T2i
Marcos Valdés: “De La Patada”2010Eduardo CorderoDP (story sequence)Canon T2i
Marcos Valdés: “La Huella de Mis Botas”2010Eduardo CorderoDPCanon T2i
$treet $ertified: “Gucci Shades”
(feat. K.S.)
for Tracc House Records		2009Gabriel RamirezDPPanasonic HPX300
Panasonic HVX200A

Film Races

TITLEYEARCOMPETITIONDIRECTORTEAMMY ROLECAMERA
Madness of Christmas2023Film Racing 100 Hour Film RaceJason R. JohnstonFifty Oars Motion PicturesDP, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Colorist, Sound EditorRED Komodo
Others2023Nashville 54 Film FestJustin FussellImagistorm ProductionsDP, editor, colorist, sound editorRED Komodo
It’s Going to Be Fine2022Film Racing 100 Hour Film RaceJason R. JohnstonFifty Oars Motion PicturesDP, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Colorist, Sound EditorRED Komodo
Mending2022Nashville 48 Hour Film ProjectChristopher Lee Herod
Justin James		Story WeaversDirector of PhotographySony FS7 II, anamorphic
All the Kingdoms of the World2022Christian Worldview Film Festival 48 Hour Film RaceMikayla DennyDaily BreadDP, Editor, ColoristSony FS7 II
All for Me2022Nashville 54 Film FestJason R. JohnstonIron CallingDP, Director, Editor, Colorist, Sound Editor
Awards		Sony FS7 II, anamorphic
Sony a6400, anamorphic
Adalynn2017Cinesol 24 Hour Film Dash Christian BlakeWatchmenDP (credited as John Stone)
Awards		Panasonic DVX200
Immobile2015Colchester Film Festival 60 Hour Film ChallengeJason R. JohnstonFifty OarsDP, Director, Music ComposerCanon 5D Mark III
Canon 5D Mark II + DJI Ronin
Panasonic Varicam
GoPro Hero 3 + DJI Phantom 2
Morning Star2013Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceJason R. Johnston8 By 2 FilmsDP, Director, Writer, Music Composer
Awards		Blackmagic Cinema Camera
Perfect Timing2013Film Racing 24 Hour Film RaceChristian BlakeGreen LeafDPCanon C100
Mauris2012South Texas Film Alliance “Luck Fest”Jason R. Johnston
Charlie Brenner		8 By 2 FilmsDP, Co-Director, Editor, Colorist, Producer
Awards		Canon T2i
Gertie2012Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceCharlie Brenner8 By 2 FilmsDP, Editor, Music Composer, VFX
Awards		Canon 5D Mark II
Hunger Pains2012Cinesol 24 Hour Film DashJason R. Johnston
Charlie Brenner		8 By 2 FilmsDP, Director, Editor, Music Composer, VFX
Awards		Canon 5D Mark II
Welcome to Eden2011Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceJason R. JohnstonJobessiDP, Director, Editor, Music Composer
Awards		Canon 5D Mark II
Coming Home2010Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceJay SuarezOrange MediaDP
Awards		Canon T2i
Ecstasy of Gold II2010Cinesol 24 Hour Film DashJason R. JohnstonOrange MediaDirector, WriterPanasonic HPX300
Sex, Trafficking & Luchadores2009Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceJose LomasCaptiv Films / Orange MediaDP
Awards		Panasonic HPX300
Twisted Date2009Cinesol 24 Hour Film DashEduardo CorderoOrange MediaDP
Awards		Panasonic SPX800P
Finding Cochino2008Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceEduardo CorderoOrange MediaDP
Awards		Panasonic SPX800P
The End2007Cinesol 36 Hour Film RaceGabriel RamirezOrange MediaEditor

Television

TITLE / CLIENTYEARNETWORKAGENCYTYPEMY ROLENOTES
Drop Me Off in Nashville2025Big Timber, Fifty OarsPilotDP, co-director, co-producerProducers: Scott Hugger, Mark Oliverius, me
COFFEE with Kim
Season 13		2024Highlander StudiosTV SeriesDP
Fahim Anwar: House Money2024Lindsey EntertainmentComedy SpecialCamera Operator (roaming, specials)Director: Jason Katz
Producer: Shawn Lindsey
Steven Curtis Chapman: The Great Adventure2023TBNTV SpecialDP (interviews + b-roll)
Awards		Director: Russ Hall
Producer: Elizabeth Suter
Matthew West: Come Home for Christmas2023TBNTV SpecialDP (interviews + b-roll)
Awards		Director: Russ Hall
Producer: Elizabeth Suter
GMA Dove Awards Red Carpet Countdown2023TBNTV SpecialDirector/TDProducer: Tim Romero
Artist Spotlight: Katy Nichole2023TBNTV SpecialCam OpProducer: Tim Romero
Artist Spotlight: Tauren Wells2023TBNTV SpecialCam OpProducer: Tim Romero
What Good Dads Do with Roland Warren2023TBNTV SpecialDP, Field Producer, Lead Cam OpProducer: Elizabeth Suter
K-Love Fan Awards Red Carpet Coverage2023TBNTV SpecialDirector/TD, DPProducer: Tim Romero
Saliga sånger – Nashville2023TBN NordicTV SeriesCam Op, DP, Gaffer (barn sessions)Producers: Anders Wisth, Ole Kristiansen
Centerpoint
“Two Boots Pizza”		2023TBNTV NewsDPProducer: Chris Greenwood
Lifting Up Nashville: A Day of Prayer and Healing2023TBNTV SpecialCam Op, gaffer
Dove Awards2022TBNTV SpecialCam OpRed Carpet, Unit B
Gaither Special2022TBNTV SpecialDP, Drone OpJune B-Roll Reshoot
K-LOVE Fan Awards2022TBNTV SpecialCam OpRoaming Crew Cam A
Encouraging Moments with Bobby Williams2022NRBTV, CTNA3 MarketingTV SeriesCam Op, Dana Dolly14 episodes
Better Together2022TBNTV SeriesRobo Cam Op
Praise2022TBNTV SeriesCam Op
Getty St. Patrick’s Day Special2022TBNTV SpecialCam Op
Welcome to Sycamore Creek
”Helping Hand”		2022Fun2GrownOnPilotAdditional Photography, BTSI was BTS on Day 1, DP on Days 2 and 3
Director: Tristan McCormick
Héroes en Uniforme2019Discovery en EspañolDrako MediaTV SeriesPick-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 City2014PBSTV SeriesVideographer“P.S.J.A.” segment
Director: Kyle Ruddick
Restaurant: Impossible
“Paradise: Impossible”
Season 9, Ep. 11		2014Food NetworkTV SeriesOvernight Cam Op
Cuentoville2014PBSMagic Valley FilmsPilotDP, EditorDirector: David Rice
Healthy Valley Makeover Challenge2010KVEOOrange MediaTV SeriesDP, Videographer, Director, Editor7 Episodes
Olé Decor TV2009-2010KVEOOrange MediaTV SeriesDirector of PhotographySeason 2, unknown # of episodes
Director: Sandra Reyes
La Salud del Valle2007-2009KNVOTV SeriesLocation DPUnknown # of episodes
Director: Zoraly Ramos

Branding Films

TITLE / CLIENTYEARTYPEDIRECTORMY ROLENOTES
The Ignite Project / Sarah Cagle2024Episodic Bible StudyJason R. JohnstonDirector, DP, Editor, Colorist5-part multicam Bible study series, plus series intro and outtro videos
uFinancial & Legacy Partners / Neon World Media2024Branding FilmTim RomeroDP
TopPT2022Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDirector, DP, Editor, ColoristMulti-cam testimonial interviews with retired athletes Scott Hamilton (Olympian) and Garrett Jones (MLB)
Mia Brown EPK
/ OMG Nashville		2022EPKJason R. JohnstonDirector, DP, Editor, Colorist
Ainsley Costello EPK2022EPKJason R. JohnstonDirector, DP, Editor, Colorist
You’ll Fall In Love With It
/ Holy Family Services		2021Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorcameras: Sony FS7 II (anamorphic), Sony a6400 (aspherical)
Magic Kingdom Learning Center2021Branding FilmsVideographerproducer: Alex Lodge – Cre8 Marketing Solutions Ltd (Birmingham, UK)
recorded footage for short web testimonial and explainer videos
NAPCO Pipe & Fittings2020Branding FilmVideographerproducers: Brian Goad, Danielle Newcomer
video footage and stills photography for marketing and internal industrial explainer videos
How It’s Made: Tortillas
/ Texas Department of Agriculture / DHD Films		2020Branding FilmDPproducer: Elliot A. Mayén – DHD Films (Dallas, TX)
Brownsville tortilleria sequence, tortilla explainer sequence
Empowered To Joy2020Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Even During a Pandemic
/ South Texas ISD		2020Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Overview Film
/ Laredo Stepping Stone		2020Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Enroll Now 2020-2021”
/ South Texas ISD		2020Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorspots: District Wide, Health Professions, World Scholars, Rising Scholars Academy
“Service Comes From Within”
for Janie Jaimez for Justice of the Peace		2020Political AdJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Homeless Ministry
for Laredo Stepping Stone		2020Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Your First Choice
for RGV Vo-Tech		2020Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
10th Annual Helping Hands
for La Posada Providencia		2020Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
AARP Community Challenge grant project, Brownsville2020Branding FilmVideographerproducer: Bryan Bullock – Bundy Films (Maryland)
Campaign 2019-2020
for South Texas ISD		2019Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorseries of 4 main TV spots
NoteExpo 2019
for Loan Originator Services		2019Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Back To School”
for South Texas ISD		2019CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Rising Scholars – Up For The Challenge
for South Texas ISD		2019Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorseries of 3 main TV spots
World Scholars “I Am”
for South Texas ISD		2019Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorseries of 2 main spots
“World Scholars Day”
for South Texas ISD		2019CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Three Years Ago”
for Re-Elect Eladio Jaimez		2019Political AdJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Hands and Hearts – Welcoming the Stranger
for La Posada Providencia		2019Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
What’s Inside STISD: Empowered
for South Texas ISD		2018Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor24 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		2018Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
50 Year Anniversary
for Sharyland Water Supply		2018Branding FilmMario DeLeonDPinterviews (Dahlberg, Guzman, Helle, Treviño), plant tank and construction b-roll
Why Is a Christmas Ministry so Important?
for Holy Presents		2018Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Art”
“Teen”
for Tipton Pre-owned		2018CommercialsJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Pride”
for Tipton Hyundai		2018CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Passionate”
for Tipton Ford		2018CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Overview
for Rio Vista Dentistry		2018Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Law Office of Ramon Garcia2018CommercialJerry MedinaDP, Editor
Gamez Law Firm2018CommercialJerry MedinaDP, Editor
What’s Inside STISD
for South Texas ISD		2017Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor28 television commercials, 14 radio ads, 7 audio interviews, hundreds of photos
“You’re Gonna Love Our Food”
for Siempre Natural		2017CommercialJerry MedinaDP, Editor
“18 Wheeler”
“Car Wreck”
for Osiris Law Firm		2017CommercialsJerry MedinaDP, Editor
Tremendous Growth
for Harlingen Medical Center		2017Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Your New Favorite Bar and Grill”
for Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill		2016CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Dream for Edcouch-Elsa ISD2016Political Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editorcampaign of 4 “get to know the candidate” videos
BETA’s IB Diploma Programme
for South Texas ISD		2016Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Why I Chose South Texas ISD
South Texas ISD		2016Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Jaimez for Harlingen Campaign
for Eladio Jaimez		2016Political Ad CampaignJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“I Choose”
for South Texas ISD		2016CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
South Texas ISD Connections2016Web SeriesJason R. JohnstonVideographer
Editor		12 episodes
We Build Leaders
for Harlingen Montessori Academy		2015Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Medical Academy”
for South Texas ISD		2015CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“Stars”
for South Texas ISD		2014CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
National Butterfly Center2014Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Dr. Spinetti’s Perfect Feeding2013Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Cone Oasis2013Branding FilmJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Locker Room
for Donna Redskins		2013Branding FilmJason MorenoDP
“Wow”
for Niu Urban Living		2013CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Physicians
for Momnovations		2013Branding FilmsJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
Prenatal Cream
for Momnovations		2013Branding FilmsJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor
“District Image”
for South Texas ISD		2012CommercialJason R. JohnstonDP, Director, Editor

Digital Cinema Camera Experience

BRANDCAMERA
BlackmagicPocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Ursa Mini, Cinema Camera 2.5K, Pocket Cinema Camera
CanonC300 Mark III, C300, C100 Mark II, C100, 6D-II, 6D, 5D-IV, 5D-III, 5D-II, T2i
DJIMavic Pro, Phantom 3, Phantom 2
GoProHero 11 Black, Fusion360, Hero 4, 3, 2
PanasonicEVA1, DVX200, GH5, GH4, GH3, GH2
RedRED Komodo, Epic, Raven, Scarlet, One
SonyFX9, FX6, FX3, FS7-II, FS7, F55, FS700, FS100, EX3, α7s-II, α7s, α6400, X70

Software Proficiency

BRANDCOLLECTIONSOFTWARE/APPPLUG-IN
AdobeCreative CloudPhotoshopFilmConvert
–Lightroom
AppleFinal Cut ProFinal Cut ProAccusonus ERA 4
Color Finale 2 Pro
FilmConvert Nitrate
MotionVFX
Neat Video v5 Pro
Pixel Film Studios
–MotionMotionVFX
–Compressor
Logic Pro
AvidMedia Composer Adrenaline
BlackmagicDaVinci Resolve Studio
Discreet Logicedit*
Divergent MediaEditReady 2
GoogleGmail
Google DriveGoogle Docs
–Google Sheets
GoProFusion Studio
REDREDCINE-X PRO
SonyCatalyst 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