About
Kevin is a cinematographer based in the United States working on narrative films, network promos, commercials and branded content. Kevin is deeply passionate about creating great visuals and enjoys working with inspiring people in collaborative environments. Kevin once said as a child… “When I grow up I want to be an artist, and I want to make movies.”
Kevin graduated from San Diego State University’s film program with an emphasis in cinematography. After college, he quickly landed a full-time position in the internal creative department at Sony PlayStation filming and directing promotional content, managing a team of artists, and collaborating with some of the largest advertising and creative agencies. After seven fruitful years of being immersed in the corporate agency landscape, Kevin left PlayStation as a creative director in search of more diversity artistically, and to pursue his real passion for traditional filmmaking and cinematography. Kevin set up shop with his wife and creative partner REBECCA and founded THE JOELSONS.
Kevin continues a creative directing role, conceptualizing projects. He enjoys being an active part in the writing and pitch process and believes the best cinematography comes from being involved at the pre-production phase. As a cinematographer Kevin is confident and knowledgeable in the cameras and craft. As a Director of Photography he feels at home orchestrating large crews behind the camera. In 2018 Kevin joined the IATSE International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and is a current active member on the roster.
Together as THE JOELSONS, Rebecca and Kevin have been blessed to navigate through the competitive world of image making. Crafting work in the field of advertising, television, film, and music for brands like Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola, FX Networks, History, Mercedes Benz, Netflix, and Sony Pictures.
CLIENTS
A+E Networks, Amazon Studios, AOL, Apple, Basic Agency, Billboard, Blue Shield of California, Budweiser, CitiBank, Coca Cola, Corsair, FX Networks, HBO, History Channel, Mercedes Benz USA, Mirum Agency, MiresBall, MLB, NBC Universal, Netflix, New Era, NFL, Procter and Gamble, Puma, Red Light Management, Rolling Stone, Ronald McDonald House, Saatchi & Saatchi, Salvation Army, Shure Audio, Slaqr, Sony Electronics, Sony Pictures, Sony PlayStation, Starz, TBWA/Media Arts Lab, Tecate, Universal Music, Verizon, Victoria Cerveza, and Walmart.
Awards & Recognition
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Best Program Promotional Campaign - Atlanta: Robbin’ Season Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Best Program Promotion Multimedia Campaign - Atlanta: Robbin’ Season Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Best Comedy Program Promotion Multimedia Campaign - Atlanta: Robbin’ Season Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Best Dramatic Program Campaign - AHS Apocalypse Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Mixed Media Promo - AHS Apocalypse - Hourglass :45 Live Action Production - The Joelsons Director of Photography - Kevin Joelson
Promax North America Awards 2019 GOLD Award - Motion Graphics - AHS Apocalypse - Hourglass :45 Live Action Production - The Joelsons Director of Photography - Kevin Joelson
Promax North America Awards 2019 SILVER Award - Best Dramatic Program Campaign - AHS Apocalypse Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 SILVER Award - Best Program Promotion Multimedia Campaign - AHS Apocalypse Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 BRONZE Award - Best Program Promotional Promo - AHS Apocalypse - Hourglass :45 Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 BRONZE Award - Best Program Promotional Campaign - AHS Apocalypse Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Promax North America Awards 2019 BRONZE Award - Best Program Promotion Multimedia Campaign - Pose Live Action Production - The Joelsons
2018 Clio GOLD - Television/Streaming: Video Promo Mixed Campaign - Atlanta Season 2 Live Action Production - The Joelsons
2018 Clio SILVER - Television/Streaming: Integrated Campaign - Atlanta Season 2 Live Action Production - The Joelsons
2018 Clio BRONZE - Television/Streaming: Teaser - American Crime Story: Versace - "Stitch" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
PromaxBDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards 2018 GOLD Award - Best Program Promotional Spot - ACS: VERSACE S2 "STITCH" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
PromaxBDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards 2017 GOLD Award - Best Viral Video - FX Networks Atlanta "Inhale" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
PromaxBDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards 2017 SILVER Award - Main Title Sequence - FX Networks "The Strain Season 3" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
PromaxBDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards 2017 BRONZE Award - Total Package Program (Art Direction & Design) - FX Networks - "Taboo" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
PromaxBDA North America Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards 2017 BRONZE Award - Total Package Program - On Air Only (Art Direction & Design) - FX Networks - "Taboo" Live Action Production - The Joelsons
NAACP Image Awards 2017 Outstanding Documentary - Roots: A New Vision Cinematography - The Joelsons
The Telly Awards 2017
2017 Bronze Telly - MLB The Show 17 - Non-Broadcast Productions Best Cinematography
2017 Clio Bronze - Television/Streaming: Integrated Campaign - Fargo Season 3 Live Action Production - The Joelsons
Tribeca Film Festival 2016
Official Selection - Holidays Anthology “Father’s Day”
The Joelsons - Director of Photography
The Telly Awards 2015
2015 Bronze Telly - Jared Allen P&G USO NFL Walmart In-Store Television Film/Video
Non-Broadcast Productions - Branded Content/Entertainment
SXSW 2014 Official Selection - Main Title Sequence Design Awards
SonyPlaystation - The Last of Us
Art of the Title: www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-last-of-us/