Cinematography Reel (2012)

A collection of footage from various fiction films and music videos I worked on during 2012.

Monsters Are Real (Short Fiction, Post-Production)
Cocks of the Walk (Feature Fiction, In Production)
Worlds We Created (Short Fiction)
Sinkhole (Short Fiction)
Zomboy (Short Fiction)
Crooked Coast, "Gone Without You" (Music Video)
Adrian Lau, "Whores" (Music Video)

Sinkhole

A young man has a surreal experience during a mundane job interview.

Official Selection: 2012 ASFF Aesthetica Short Film Festival 

Written & Directed by Adam Brown
Cinematography and Color Grade by Kyle Kelley

Shot on Canon 5D Mark II

They Might Be Giants -- Teaser

In the spirit of Hoosiers and Hoop Dreams, we are producing a cinema verite-style documentary that tells the story of one of the best D3 teams in the country, the Fighting Scots of the College of Wooster, as they battle their way through the 2012-2013 season in search of the ultimate title – the only one that has eluded them to date: The D3 National Championship.

Visit www.theymightbegiantsfilm.com for more information.

Jeff Golub -- Teaser

This is a short teaser for an upcoming documentary feature film about contemporary jazz guitarist, Jeff Golub.

Jeff Golub is a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's as the leader of the instrumental band "Avenue Blue". Before becoming an instrumentalist, Golub worked as a sideman to a number of very successful rock and pop artists. He is probably best known for his stint with  Rod Stewart from 1988 - 1995.

In the summer of 2011, Jeff's life changed significantly when he suddenly lost his sight. This is the story of his struggle to learn to live his life without the use of his eyes, and the role of music, family, and friends in helping to accomplish the myriad obstacles presented with every new day.

Shot on RED Scarlet.

Things I Don't Remember

Recollecting your childhood is like watching a VHS tape you found buried in the corner of your basement. You may have almost forgotten it, but the important thing is that you still have it.

*Official Selection of the 2011 Riverside International Film Festival
*Official Selection of the 2011 Indie Spirit Film Festival
*Official Selection of the 2011 Boston International Film Festival

Written, Directed, and Edited by Nicholas Santos
Produced by Alison Walter

Director of Photography: Kyle Kelley

A Drive Through Iceland

I shot these scenics in Iceland after a long production trip with Insignia Films. I was working as second camera on "Constitution USA with Peter Sagal," which will air on PBS on May 14 and 21, 2013. After the rest of the crew flew back to the states, I stayed and spent one intense day driving the coast.

Special thanks to Árni Björn Helgason of Sagafilm, who helped me map out the route.

Shot on RED Scarlet.

Ice Cream

A short film about murder, mystery, and ice cream.

Written & Directed by Nicholas Santos
Cinematography: Kyle I. Kelley

Editing & Sound Design: Chris Boniello
Score: Brien Carroll & Ryan Dann

Sound Recordist: Ryan Dann
Assistant Camera: Michael Sutter

Shot on RED Scarlet.

Crooked Coast, Gone Without You

Directed and Edited by Nicholas Santos
Cinematography by Kyle Kelley

Produced by Nicholas Santos, Kyle Kelley, Ben Elder, Charles Parker Walton, and Luke James Vose.

Shot on RED Scarlet.

Cinematography Reel

Collection of footage from various films that I've shot.

Kiddo - Awarded Best Student Film at the Indie Spirit Film Festival in Denver, CO.
Uncorked - episodes 1, 2, and 9 - Web Series produced for Park Productions.
Makes Me Cry - Music Video produced with Greg Dunbar.
The Unbelievable Truth - Recreated scene from the Film, Directed by Ben Miller.
Loopholed - Thesis fiction film produced with Greg Dunbar.
A Different City - Music Video for Modest Mouse's "A Different City" off of The Moon & Antarctica.
Things I Don't Remember - Short film produced with Nick Santos.

Interview Reel

Collection of traditional interview examples. Shot on Canon 7D and RED Scarlet.

Kiddo

A twelve-year-old boy deals with the conflict between the innocence of childhood and the tribulations of growing up.

Official Selection of the 2010 Indie Spirit Film Festival
*Winner of the Best Student Short
Official Selection of the 2010 Boston International Film Festival

Directed by Nicholas Santos

Director of Photography: Kyle Kelley

Shot on JVC GY-HM700

The Commonwealth, Over and Out

Directed and Edited by Nicholas Santos
Director of Photography: Kyle Kelley

Produced by Nicholas Santos and Kyle Kelley

Shot on Canon 7D