Stephen John Sullivan
Director of Photography/Sound/ Grip/ Lighting/ FCP Editor/ Jib Operator/ DIT- Media Manager
Website: http://www.stephenjohnsullivan.com
Email: stubbzsullivan@gmail.com
Phone: 808-268-7060
I have been a broadcast TV camera and jib operator for over two decades. I have worked on live professional sports, live news events, concerts, reality TV, commercials, and large corporate events. I have a valid passport and have worked internationally on many projects. The following are some examples of shows I have worked.
- 2021 OWN- ” Soul Sunday” / DIT
- 2019 BBC- “Gordan Ramsey – Uncharted” / DIT
- 2019 OWN- “Weight Watchers/ Soul Sunday” / DIT
- 2019 NBC/Golf Channel, “Ace Shootout”- Tech Manager/ DIT
- 2019 HBO Real Sports- Don Nelson- Camera
- * 2018- NBC/Golf Channel – “Sentry Tournament of Champions”/ Stage manager
- * 2015-2018- NBC/Golf Channel, “Ace Shootout”/ Camera
- * 2014-2018 “Xploration Awesome Planet” with Phillipe Cousteau/ Syndicated Science Show/ Camera
- * 2017 NFL Network, NFL DRAFT, “Good Morning Football” show/ Camera
- * 2017 TLC, “Say Yes, Wedding SOS”/ Camera
- * 2013-2017 ESPN, “Maui Jim Maui Invitational Basketball”/ Camera
- * 2016 CNN, “Pope speaks at Independence Hall”- Pool Feed/ Camera
- * 2016 CNN, “Democratic Presidential Convention” – Pool Feed/ Camera
- * 2016 CAFL, “China Arena Football League”. Six weeks in China shooting and editing content for Live TV as well doing tight game camera during games.
- *2018-2009 Numerous commercials for Paradise TV/ Maui and KVIC Kauai
- * 2016-17 Tennis Channel/ “Fed Cup”/ Camera
- * 2016- Virgin Airline- “Live Holiday Commercial”/ Camera
- * 2013 BRAVO, “ Top Chef Finale” / Camera
- *2011- Camera-ESPN – “EA Sports All Access” behind the scenes reality show
- *2010-2012 -Camera- Golf Channel- “Haney Project”/ Camera
- *2010- TLC – Camera-“Fabulous Cakes”/ Camera
MAY 2005 – FEBRUARY 2009. Director of Photography- Paradise Television Network- Maui Visitor Channel 7. Duties included over seeing all facets of production, including lighting, camera work and sound recording for commercials and other content on the network. We did productions for ESPN, Forbes TV, MTV, The Maui Visitor Bureau, and Kapalua Resorts. We produced long format “In Room” videos for The Four Season Resorts, Manele Bay and Koele Lodge.
APRIL 2008- FEBRUARY 2009. Director of Photography- “Scenic Hawaii” HD Channel 1000, Time Warner Cable Scenic Hawaii is a High Def station broadcasting state wide in Hawaii. Programming includes feature stories as well as breathtaking landscapes from all islands. My duties included overseeing all aspects of field production including lighting, audio, and camera work.
*2002-2005- TLC “Trading Spaces”
1996-2005- I was a freelance broadcast camera operator in Philadelphia. My work included professional and college sports broadcasts. Including but not limited to: Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Boxing, Golf, Soccer, Aquatics, Horse Racing, Bull Riding, Bike Road racing, and Wrestling. The 2004 World Series of Poker Tour. Clients include ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, Comcast, and TBS.
During these years I also worked on many concerts and events, including, Barbra Mandrell, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Jill Scott, Blues Traveler, Tony Orlando.
I have worked on many infomercials, industrial training programs, feature films, and live meetings. I worked in QVC lighting department as well as shooting their live remotes.
EDUCATION
BFA cum laude/ Tyler School of Art/Temple University/ Major Photography