James Laxton

James Laxton

Known for: Camera
Biography: 1981-02-03 (43 years old)

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Biography

James Laxton is an American cinematographer who is best known for his collaborations with filmmaker Barry Jenkins, specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film Moonlight, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award and received his first Academy Award nomination.Laxton began his career at Florida State University, where he met his frequent collaborator, Barry Jenkins. Their relationship, which started in college, has led them to work together on numerous films, including the critically acclaimed 2016 film Moonlight, which received multiple awards and nominations. After graduating from the university, Laxton entered the industry by assisting the camera department on various features and shorts. He also took on projects from directors such as David Nordstrom, David Parker, Cole Schreiber, and many others.

During his childhood, Laxton accompanied his mother to film sets, an experience that played a significant role in his decision to join the camera department. He observed the rhythm of the set, witnessing moments of total chaos followed by a single action that brought everything to a calm, only for the director to call "cut" and the frenzy to resume. These moments left a profound impact on a young James Laxton, inspiring him to consider a career in the film industry as a viable option.

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Filmography

all 42

Movies 41

Director 14

TV Shows 1

self 1

Director of Photography
Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

Movie
Director of Photography
Another Young Couple

Another Young Couple (2023)

Movie
Cinematographer
Los Valientes

Los Valientes (2021)

Movie
Cinematographer
Reconnect

Reconnect (2021)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad (2021)

TV
Director of Photography
The Gaze

The Gaze (2021)

Movie
Himself
Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk

Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk (2019)

Movie
Director of Photography
If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)

Movie
5.75
Director of Photography
Anything

Anything (2018)

Movie
Director of Photography
Moonlight

Moonlight (2016)

Movie
5.9
Cinematographer
Yoga Hosers

Yoga Hosers (2016)

Movie
1
Cinematographer
The Black Jacket

The Black Jacket (2016)

Movie
Cinematographer
Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to be Special

Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to be Special (2016)

Movie
Director of Photography
Holidays

Holidays (2016)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
Youth

Youth (2016)

Movie
Cinematographer
Welcome to the Last Bookstore

Welcome to the Last Bookstore (2015)

Movie
Cinematography
Rubberhead

Rubberhead (2014)

Movie
Cinematographer
Camp X-Ray

Camp X-Ray (2014)

Movie
1
Cinematographer
Lemonade War

Lemonade War (2014)

Movie
Director of Photography
Tusk

Tusk (2014)

Movie
5.75
Cinematographer
Tradition is a Temple: The Modern Masters of New Orleans

Tradition is a Temple: The Modern Masters of New Orleans (2013)

Movie
Director of Photography
Bad Milo!

Bad Milo! (2013)

Movie
Cinematographer
Dealin' with Idiots

Dealin' with Idiots (2013)

Movie
Cinematographer
Sarah Silverman's Perfect Night

Sarah Silverman's Perfect Night (2013)

Movie
Cinematographer
Fête des Pets

Fête des Pets (2013)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Moment

The Moment (2013)

Movie
6
Director of Photography
Adult World

Adult World (2013)

Movie
Cinematographer
California Solo

California Solo (2012)

Movie
Director of Photography
For a Good Time, Call...

For a Good Time, Call... (2012)

Movie
7.33
Cinematographer
The Murder of Hi Good

The Murder of Hi Good (2012)

Movie
Cinematographer
Leave Me Like You Found Me

Leave Me Like You Found Me (2012)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Myth of the American Sleepover

The Myth of the American Sleepover (2011)

Movie
Cinematographer
Sawdust City

Sawdust City (2011)

Movie
Cinematography
Remigration

Remigration (2011)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Last Buffalo Hunt

The Last Buffalo Hunt (2011)

Movie
Cinematographer
Karma

Karma (2010)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Violent Kind

The Violent Kind (2010)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
A Young Couple

A Young Couple (2009)

Movie
Camera Loader
Pig Hunt

Pig Hunt (2008)

Movie
Cinematographer
Medicine for Melancholy

Medicine for Melancholy (2008)

Movie
Cinematographer
Little Brown Boy

Little Brown Boy (2003)

Movie
Cinematographer
My Josephine

My Josephine (2003)

Movie

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Information

Known For
Camera

Gender
Male

Birthday
1981-02-03 (43 years old)

Birth Place
San Francisco, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America


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