Hello
Thank you for visiting. My name is Jason Cochard and I am a Los Angeles based cinematographer.
I have a BA in Film from the University of Southern California, and I am a member of the International Cinematographer’s Guild. Here you’ll find my reel, as well as select montages from specific projects. You can also review my resumé and my philosophy on imagery in cinema.
I am the resident visual effects cinematographer at Comen VFX, and lead colorist at Picture Lock Post. When the time comes, we can accommodate your project’s visual effects, online assembly, color grading, deliverables, or any combination thereof.
Feel free to contact me if you are seeking a cinematographer. My contact information is available in the PDF version of my resumé. You can also use the form on my contact page to request a DVD reel.
Recent News:
Apple features Yesterday Was a Lie trailer
by Jason on May.13, 2009, under Cinematography, News, Work
Yesterday Was a Lie is featured on Apple’s trailer site! That means it has potentially had more views today than all the views it has had since it was released.
I’m glad black & white cinematography is becoming more and more accepted. It should be available to filmmakers at every budget level as a creative choice, just as it has been in the past. In fact, the only other piece I’ve had featured on Apple was also B&W. I could go my whole career shooting black and white exclusively. Directors/producers, contact me if you have an upcoming black & white project!
Broken Windows now on DVD
by Jason on Mar.05, 2009, under cinematography
I’m pleased to announce that my latest feature, Broken Windows, has been released on DVD. Get it on Netflix, Blockbuster, or buy it directly from the film’s website. I even did a commentary track with the director and producer.
Best cinematography at VisionFest
by Jason on Sep.24, 2008, under Work, cinematography
I won Best Cinematography at VisionFest’08 in New York, for Yesterday Was a Lie! This is my first cinematography award, and it’s a great feeling. Hopefully many more to come. The trophy statuette is shaped like a candle flame, which I like, because I love to use natural light sources, like candles.
LA Screening
by Jason on Feb.10, 2008, under cinematography
Yesterday Was a Lie recently won the top prize at the 2008 Park City Film Music Festival, and recently screened at the SSG screening series in Beverly Hills, at the Fine Arts Theater. Here’s a shot of the marquee.
