cinematography reel | 2017

Chelsea Bond Stuart cinematography reel 2017

director + DP + editor

Through the Eyes of Our Campers | Harold Robinson Foundation, Camp Ubuntu

Additional cinematography and drone footage by Justin L. Stewart. Produced by The Human Capacity.

Made for The Harold Robinson Foundation / Camp Ubuntu and premiered on the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, CA for their annual fundraiser event ‘Pedal on the Pier’.

DP + editor | WHY WE MARCH

"The Women's March on Washington was likely the largest single-day demonstration in recorded U.S. history."

- The Washington Post

cinematographer + editor // WHY WE MARCH

A narrative on why an estimated 4.1 million people marched across the United States the day after Trump's inauguration. Filmed in Los Angeles, California and made with Justin L. Stewart.

DP + editor | LUKE & ANNE, A Surprise Wedding

A surprise elopement in the South of France.

2nd camera: Justin L. Stewart

LUKE & ANNE, A Surprise Wedding | 10.3.18

2nd camera: Justin L. Stewart

associate editor

associate editor | LIVING ON ONE

Short and feature documentaries, digital series, VR films, curriculums…learn more about L1.

editor + cinematographer | AMERICAN EXPRESS Amit Dodani LeaderStories

American Express LeaderStories

Across the globe, social purpose leaders are tackling society’s most complex issues. Our communities rely on these dedicated individuals — and they in turn rely on proven support and training to develop their leadership. Here, leaders share the stories of what drives them and how they're building a better world.

Amit Dodani LeaderStories

editor | SNLP

Learn more about the Sadie Nash Leadership Project.

Created with Vivid Story

Sadie Nash Leadership Project | Sisterhood Academy

To learn more about SNLP, please visit sadienash.org/.

This video created with Vivid Story (vividstory.co/).

editor

American Express LeaderStories | Emily May of Hollaback! and the People's Supper

Learn more at leaderstories.org. Produced in collaboration with SparkAction.

2nd cinematographer

From memories logged,
"1 - 2:30PM routine:
Park camels in two lines paralleled. Camels always facing NW. Start unloading 'til they're bareback, hobbled and ready to be rubbed + loved until they meander away to eat with shepherding cameleers."

cinematographer // AUSTRALIAN DESERT EXPEDITIONS

Second camera on this RED REEL film made possible by Australian Desert Expeditions, and filmed during 20 days spent trekking with camel support in the Simpson Desert. Yeah, essentially a dream.

outreach project manager

Coming soon.

outreach project manager // THE S WORD

A groundbreaking documentary that shatters the silence around suicide and reveals a movement of survivors, artists and activists fighting to change how we deal with our ultimate taboo.

outreach coordinator | FRAME BY FRAME

"An indispensable visual history" - TIME

A SXSW World Premiere film, FRAME BY FRAME has received more than 20 festival awards and screened with audiences around the world including the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, the United States Institute of Peace, and The National Press Club.

outreach coordinator // FRAME BY FRAME

After decades of war and an oppressive Taliban regime, four Afghan photojournalists face the realities of building a free press in a country left to stand on its own – reframing Afghanistan for the world and for themselves.

cinematographer | JOHN+ANA

1st cam + editor: Erin Mary Griffin

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cinematographer // JOHN+ANA

Filmed with Erin Mary Griffin over three days spent camping in scenic Missoula, Montana.

global festival + screenings manager

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
Robert Swan OBE

#1 on iTunes and festival award-winning film, A PLASTIC OCEAN is making a wave of change with global audiences.

worldwide festival + screenings manager // A PLASTIC OCEAN

A Plastic Ocean brings to light the consequences of our global disposable lifestyle. An international team of adventurers, researchers, and ocean ambassadors go on a mission around the globe to uncover the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the surface of our seemingly pristine ocean.

impact producer

World premiering at Miami International Film Festival, a city in the heart of this story, THE REBOUND is an award-winning film bringing respect and recognition to athletes of all abilities.

impact producer // THE REBOUND

The Rebound follows the underdog journey of the Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team, in their quest for a national championship. Despite a disappointing elimination the year before and the team’s dwindling resources, adaptive athletes rally towards the title while each striving for their own dreams, second chances, and to win against all odds.

cinematographer | ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION

Learn more about St. John’s Health Center Foundation.

cinematographer // CHAUTAUQUA 2016

Saint John’s Health Center Foundation "Chautauqua 2016", promo video. A unique opportunity to gather for a weekend of education, camaraderie and fun at one of California’s premier resorts. Filmed with Erin Mary Griffin & J North Productions.

assistant editor | EL HARA (PREVIEW)

EL HARA will have its premiere at the 2017 Atlanta International Film Festival.

assistant editor // EL HARA (PREVIEW)

El Hara poetically explores how the places we grow up in haunt who we become, forever. A RAKE FILMS production.

post-production | FIELD OF VISION - THE BLACK BELT

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post-production // FIELD OF VISION - THE BLACK BELT

In 2015, the state of Alabama closed 31 DMVs across the state. Many of these closures occurred in the Black Belt, a predominantly African-American region, directly impacting voter enfranchisement in a state that requires photo IDs at the polls.

associate producer | FAÇADE

A short film directed by the powerhouse - and at the time 17-year-old - Carol Nguyen, multiple award-winning filmmaker (including Best Documentary at TIFF Jumpcuts 2014 & 2015, and Grand Prize High School Winner at Heartland Film Festival 2013 & 2015).