Haley Saunders

Haley Saunders is a cinematographer who elevates the visual language of important stories. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography from Chapman University’s Dodge College conservatory after studying visual ethnography in the Cultural Studies Department at UNC Chapel Hill. This pairing has paved way toward narratives which enable audience members to feel a strong connection with experiences and identities beyond their own.

Haley recently finished the festival circuit with her first feature film Obscure (banned in China, beloved in Poland). Prior to this – she has shot many narrative shorts, music videos, and documentaries. Her work has been featured online on The Atlantic, Amazon, Vimeo Staff Picks / Pick of the Week, Motortrend, and No Film School; and shown at Tallinn Black Nights, Taipei, Brussels Independent, and many more film festivals.

When not filming, Haley is monkeywrenching the system OR maintaining her 1974 sailboat Harmony. She’s surfed the coasts of four continents, has been called an easy laugh, and is first draft pick on many a person’s ‘end of the world’ team. Message directly for bookings!

Education: 

Masters in Cinematography - Conservatory at Dodge College of Film & Media Arts of Chapman University. 

BFA - jazz performance & ethnography University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Affiliations: 

ASC Mentorship

ICF+C - International Collective of Female Cinematographers &

SOC - Society of Camera Operators - Associate Member