BIO
R.J. Ong is a Director of Photography currently based in the London, UK. After earning his B.A. from Emerson College, he moved to Los Angeles and started his career as a camera assistant in Los Angeles for several years before eventually moving into the field of cinematography.
From working with celebrities to passion projects, his work experiences assures his professionalism, flexibility and commitment to every project.
AWARDS
"WATAMULA" - WERELDMUSEUM
Dir: Kevin Osepa
Nomination -Golden Calf Competition - Netherlands Film Festival 2020
Nomination - Directors Forum - Netherlands Film Festival 2020
Nomination - Debut Competition - Netherlands Film Festival 2020
"PATROON" - VICE MEDIA & RECENT
Dir: Mario Gonsalves
Shortlist - YOUNG DIRECTORS AWARDS 2020
Finalist - New York Cinematography Awards 2020
Best Cinematographer of the Month - Asian Cinematography Awards 2020
Best Cinematographer of a Short Film - Asian Cinematography Awards 2020
Winner (Artistic Achievement) - HKU Awards 2019
Official Selection - Nederlands Film Festival 2019
Honorable Mention - Best Cinematography - Prague International Indie Film Festival (3rd Quarter)