Sara Kinney

Sara Kinney is a highly skilled cinematographer with over ten years of experience in the film industry. She has worked across various genres like narrative, documentary, commercial, and music videos, showcasing a distinct and emotionally resonant style. Sara excels in bringing complex stories to life on screen, constantly seeking innovative approaches to storytelling.

Sara Kinney's impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned entities such as National Geographic, Vice News, Refinery29, Showtime, Channel4, Greenpeace, and The Wall Street Journal. Her projects have tackled diverse subjects ranging from gender identity, political conflicts, women's rights, wildlife conservation, to the fusion of art and technology. She holds a particular interest in narratives that shed light on marginalized cultures and visionary individuals.

Furthermore, Sara Kinney possesses additional expertise in aerial cinematography, holding FAA-107 certification, underwater filmmaking as a PADI certified diver, Phantom technology operation, and even has an interesting hobby of making her own hot sauce.

Sara Kinney's educational background includes a BFA in Film from Syracuse University and Pratt Institute, as well as an MFA from The American Film Institute. She has held various roles in esteemed organizations such as Living the Fantasy- Documentary as Director of Photography, at KINO57 as a Curator, at Magnet Media as Director of Photography and Editor, at Vice Media as an Editor, and at Supreme Robot Pictures as a DP + Camera Operator. Currently, she operates as the Director of Photography at sarakinney.co.