About
David Shawl, SOC is an Emmy-nominated Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, and Underwater Camera Operator with over two decades of experience spanning television, film, commercials, and music videos.
Across more than 40 television series, 80 commercials, 25 feature films, and 70 music videos, David has brought stories to life for clients including Disney, HBO, Netflix, Apple, Marvel, Universal, Lionsgate, Adobe, Microsoft, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS.
A member of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), the Society of Camera Operators, and the Television Academy, David brings vast technical expertise in Panavision, ARRI, RED, and Sony large-format cameras, paired with extensive lens knowledge of Cooke, ZEISS, Angenieux, Leitz, Canon, and more.
Known for his precision, endurance, and adaptability, he excels in demanding production environments and challenging filming locations, capturing cinematic imagery that elevates every story.
Raised near Washington DC, he began experimenting with filmmaking at age seven and hasn't put the camera down since. From early claymations to ambitious short films and his first Steadicam experiments as a teenager, his lifelong dedication to storytelling continues to drive his work today.
David Shawl, SOC is an Emmy-nominated Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, and Underwater Camera Operator with over two decades of experience spanning television, film, commercials, and music videos.
Across more than 40 television series, 80 commercials, 25 feature films, and 70 music videos, David has brought stories to life for clients including Disney, HBO, Netflix, Apple, Marvel, Universal, Lionsgate, Adobe, Microsoft, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS.
A member of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), the Society of Camera Operators, and the Television Academy, David brings vast technical expertise in Panavision, ARRI, RED, and Sony large-format cameras, paired with extensive lens knowledge of Cooke, ZEISS, Angenieux, Leitz, Canon, and more.
Known for his precision, endurance, and adaptability, he excels in demanding production environments and challenging filming locations, capturing cinematic imagery that elevates every story.
Raised near Washington DC, he began experimenting with filmmaking at age seven and hasn't put the camera down since. From early claymations to ambitious short films and his first Steadicam experiments as a teenager, his lifelong dedication to storytelling continues to drive his work today.
