Cinematographer Clayton Connell just graduated from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Media Arts. While his emphasis is Cinematography, he has a passion for a variety of other key departments in the film industry as well including directing, editing, and writing. As a child, he grew passionate towards storytelling ever since the first time he picked up a camera. He turned his passion into a lifestyle by exploring the many different aspects of filmmaking- from music videos to narrative film to documentary. Clay has conquered every key role on set while always learning more with each project he takes on.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Clayton has traveled across the country to Los Angeles to further his career in filmmaking. After multiple years of summer camp at NYFA, to internships with production companies, and a B.F.A. in Film Production, Clayton is ready and prepared to take on immense projects whether they are commercials, short films, music videos, documentaries, etc.