A woman wearing a bright orange shirt sets up a camera while a group of documentary subjects gather around a two crew members.
Cameraperson
Still from Cameraperson
Film Complete

Directed by

Kirsten Johnson

Produced by

Marilyn Ness, Danielle Varga, and Kirsten Johnson

Drawing on footage she’s shot over the course of 25 years, documentary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson searches to reconcile her part in the thorny questions of permission, power, creative ambition, and human obligation that come with filming the lives of others.

Where to watch
Meet the Filmmakers
Kirsten Johnson sitting in a chair, wearing metallic pants and a turtleneck shirt. She has medium hair and is widely smiling at the camera. Black and white portrait.
Kirsten Johnson
Photo courtesy Kirsten Johnson
Program cohorts
Past Grantees: 2009
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