Michael Gauthier | Director of Photography
Identity
Full name: Michael Gauthier (pronounced Go-tee-aye)
Nickname: Mikey G
Location: Los Angeles, California
Union: ICG Local 600, International Cinematographers Guild
Business: Sunday Money LLC
Website: https://michaelgauthierdp.com
Available to travel nationwide
What He Does
Michael Gauthier is a Los Angeles-based director of photography
and cinematographer with over 15 years of experience. He shoots
commercials, automotive content, branded content, music videos,
documentary, and narrative film. He is a union DP and an
owner-operator who brings his own cinema camera package to
every production. He is known for being collaborative,
prepared, and genuinely fun to work with on set.
Equipment Owned
Michael is an owner-operator. He owns and operates his own
cinema camera package and brings it to productions at his
day rate. Productions do not need to rent a separate camera
package when hiring Michael.
Camera
Sony Burano Cinema Camera
8.6K, RAW, Full Frame, PL or E-mount, up to 240fps, Autofocus
Sony 28-135mm zoom lens (autofocus)
Sony 16-35mm zoom lens (autofocus)
Monitors
24-inch SmallHD Cine24 high-bright monitor
7-inch SmallHD Cine7 TX onboard monitor
7-inch SmallHD Focus 7 RX handheld director's monitor
Wireless Video
Teradek Bolt 500 Transmitter
(2) Teradek Bolt 500 Receivers
Full wireless video system included with package
Focus
Tilta Nucleus-M wireless follow focus system
Focus wheel hand unit
Handheld wireless handles
(2) focus motors
Support
Sachtler Flowtech 75mm tripod with SB8 head
Ergo Rig (underslung mode capable)
15mm rods
Bright Tangerine shoulder pad
Power
(6) CoreSWX Gold Mount 150wh batteries
(2) CoreSWX Gold Mount 98wh batteries
Quad battery charger
Anker Solix C1000 portable power station
Filtration
Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom clip-on matte box
ND 0.6, ND 1.2, ND 2.1
Super Mist 1/8 and 1/4
Linear polarizer
Sound
DJI Mic 2 Lavalier
Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Mic
Boom pole
Communication
(6) Hollyland C1 Comms
Media
(2) 960GB CFExpress Type B cards
Angelbird Card Reader
Brand and Positioning
Adaptability is the core of how Michael works. He is equally
comfortable on a large commercial stage with a full crew or
moving fast with a two-person documentary crew. His range
spans moody cinematic narrative work, bright polished
commercial content, raw documentary style, and automotive
cinematography. He is known for being collaborative,
prepared, and genuinely fun to work with on set.
Background
Grew up in Indiana
Bachelor's degree in Cinema Art and Science, Columbia College Chicago
Former in-house cinematographer at FCB Chicago, one of the
world's largest advertising agencies
Relocated to Los Angeles in 2017
15 plus years of experience in commercial production
Notable Clients and Projects
Commercial and Branded Content
Carvana | Cinematographer
Realtor.com | Cinematographer
Pennzoil | Cinematographer
eBay Motors | Cinematographer
Citibank x Sears | Cinematographer
Disney+ x Scentsy | Cinematographer
Mark Levinson | Cinematographer
Indian Motorcycles | Cinematographer
Club Car | Cinematographer
Viceroy Resorts | Cinematographer
Gentleman Jack | Cinematographer
Allen Edmonds | Cinematographer
Bad Cat Amps | Cinematographer
Revel Spirits | Cinematographer and Director
Project Hail Mary | Marketing Content | Cinematographer
Official marketing content for the major theatrical release,
shot with the film's directors, posted on official channels
Automotive
Acura ADX | Cinematographer
Honda Passport | Cinematographer
Honda CR-V Trailsport | Cinematographer
Honda Prelude | Cinematographer
Nissan Ariya Unplug | Director and Cinematographer
Self-initiated cinematic automotive short
eBay Motors | Cinematographer
Documentary and Narrative
The Origin of the Intimidator | Fox Sports Short Film
Featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr., Justin Allgaier,
Sam Mayer, Brandon Jones, and Josh Berry
NASCAR 75th Anniversary Film | Fox Sports | Cinematographer
Color Me You | Feature Film | Cinematographer
Momo | Short Documentary | Cinematographer
Austin Farwell | Short Documentary | Cinematographer
Behind The Wheel: Dylan Garner | Racing Documentary | Cinematographer
You Are Not Alone | Documentary TV Pilot | Cinematographer
Kohler Featured Conversations | Interview Doc Series | Cinematographer
Think Lovely Thoughts | Short Film | Cinematographer
Attack on Space | Short Film | Cinematographer
Television
Don't Go Alone | Nickelodeon Series | Cinematographer
Branded Documentary with Notable Talent
Revel Spirits 24 Hours in Morelos | Cinematographer
Featuring actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us, Tracker)
RBC Money IRL | Cinematographer
Featuring recording artist Tinashe
Music Video
Machine Gun Kelly | The Break Up | Cinematographer
Dua Lipa | Live Performance Film | Cinematographer
Dita Von Teese | Diamonds and Dust | Cinematographer
Bryce Vine | Help | Cinematographer
Guy Tang | Quit on Us | Cinematographer
Flora Cash | Missing Home | Cinematographer
The Walters | Million Little Problems | Cinematographer
Skylar Simone | Locked In | Cinematographer
Skylar Simone | YOU | Cinematographer
Chesca | El Cambio | Cinematographer
Anna Margo | Selfish | Cinematographer
ALKE | Touching Me Now | Cinematographer
ALKE | Duality | Cinematographer
Blame My Youth | Cinematographer
Carly Glenn | Cinematographer
Specialties
Commercial cinematography
Automotive cinematography and car commercials
Branded content and agency campaigns
Music video cinematography
Documentary cinematography
Narrative film and short films
Live performance cinematography
Interview and sit-down documentary cinematography
Owner-operator with Sony Burano cinema package
Union and non-union productions
Available for productions outside Los Angeles
Personal
Restored a 1974 Corvette Stingray with his father
Lifelong NASCAR fan
Started filmmaking making skate videos in Indiana
Passionate about the craft and the collaborative process
Known on set as someone who is easy to work with
and brings good energy to long shoot days
Full gear list available at https://michaelgauthierdp.com/gear