Curt Apduhan is an Emmy award winning cinematographer with over 20 years in the film and commercial production industry. He has lensed several critically acclaimed feature documentaries including the Sundance Film Festival selection “Go Tigers!” (IFC) for director Kenneth A. Carlson, Todd Robinson’s “Amargosa” (Sundance Channel) which earned Apduhan a National Emmy for Cinematography, and the Docuweeks hit “Most Valuable Players” (OWN) shot for Matthew Kallis.
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Along with his documentary work, Apduhan has shot & directed over 100 commercials and corporate branding films for national advertisers such as Anthem/Blue Cross, Toyota, Lexus, Mitsubishi Motors, M&I Bank, and the John Deere Company.
Apduhan’s latest narrative effort is the short film “Reboot” directed by Joe Kawasaki. This cyber-punk thriller is a Kickstarter funded project and represents the cinematographer’s first foray into the world of independent fiction film.
Curt is a self-taught director of photography, learning his way around a set by working as a PA, grip, electrician, camera operator, and gaffer. Apduhan credits his interest in becoming a cinematographer to past ASC President Daryn Okada, a childhood family friend. “Daryn was brave enough to follow his passion at a young age even though the odds were against him. His dedication to the craft and his encouragement for me to make my own mark in this industry is something I will always be grateful for.” cites Apduhan.
Apduhan will be making his directorial debut in fiction film with his short “Anniversary”. Production is scheduled for the spring of 2012 with primary funding coming from the crowdsourcing community of Kickstarter.
Prior to his career as a feature documentary cinematographer, Apduhan made his living as a commercial producer and production company owner. In his past life Apduhan earned a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Business Marketing from California State University Fullerton and subsequently worked for General Foods, Honeywell, and US Sprint.
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